“My photography is all about connecting, capturing, and reflecting upon, the essence, character and soul of people, and their families, environment and culture.”
Photographic artist Tania Niwa draws inspiration and strength from her Maori cultural heritage. In her early career in 1994 whilst still living in Taranaki, New Zealand she created a ‘tribal’ series of indigenous portraits where she was able to infuse her images with the style, character and lore of her Maori ancestry inspired by her tribe’s treasured carved meeting house, Owae Marae and the majestic Mount Taranaki.
She has continued this series over her career to encompass Australian and New Zealand people from other indigenous cultures and more recently over the last five years has focused on capturing other creative women (wahine) from her tribe.
Interactive Storytelling Workshop with Tania Niwa at Puke Ariki Museum on 31st Oct 2026
Join Grand Master of Photography and Māori artist Tania Niwa for an interactive workshop exploring meaningful storytelling through photography. Drawing on deep observation, intuition, creative design, and discussion, learn how stories, connections, and personal experiences can help you create thought provoking images and strengthen your creative approach to photography.
