My portrait of artist Stephanie Brown with her own self portrait. Stephanie thought it apt to call this image “My former self”. I received a GOLD DISTINCTION at the NSW State Professional Photography Awards recently. Judges were unanimous in awarding the image with the distinction scoring 97 out of a possible 100 points, (which doesn’t […]
Thanks to a feature story in Better Photography Magazine by Peter Eastway about my tribal portraiture in 2007, an amazing story has resulted for gorgeous French African model and friend Benedicta Gensen. The Portrait above is aptly named “The Prayer” and was taken at her home in Neutral Bay. Benedicta was violated at 18yrs of […]
Students who attended our last school holiday photography workshop had so much fun they have asked that we run another one for them this school holidays. The weather didn’t deter this keen bunch!
A note from Tania… ” I got quite a surprise to see myself in this image as I had totally forgotten we had posed for this image. I was In Perth late last year judging at their State Awards and presenting when I was somehow coerced into sitting for a portrait with two of my […]
Tania Niwa by Peter Skinner From the Waitara Marae to Mosman… Photographers who are able to draw inspiration and strength from their cultural heritage, and who have the talent to infuse their images with the style, character and lore of that ancestry, are indeed fortunate. Such is the case with Tania Niwa, a native of […]
As one of the original Grand Masters of Photography, the Australian Institute of Professional Photography has profiled me career here. I invite you to take a look: Read article here You will gain an insight into how it all started, who were my influences growing up in rural community and then later Waitara, and my […]
Over the past year I have been helping with Photography | Visual design and branding management for respected Taranaki M?ori leader Howie Tamati during his election campaign for Te Taihauauru representing the Maori Party. Howie is currently the president at New Zealand Rugby League and the chief executive officer at Sport Taranaki. He is a father […]
Personal branding is a crucial part of any successful business, showcasing what is unique about you to your potential market. Here is a case study about a Sydney interior decorator we created a photographic portfolio for, which reflects her unique style and talent. Northern Beaches Interior decorator Anna Allen has joined forces with Sophie Duffy, […]
Here are some more images from a family portrait series taken of best mates and siblings Chase and Ella. The duo have just turned 5 years of age. Here’s one set from a collection of portraits taken whilst on their wonderfully impressive giant playground. These images are currently being produced to form a set of […]
What an amusing experience we had when photographing a gorgeous family portrait at Freshwater Beach near Manly. The stars of the shoot were stunning Nina and her 2 year old pug dog named George. Nina who is nearly 11 years old, was given George for her 8th birthday. Nina’s dad David had a client with […]
Earlier this year I was approached by renowned Australian photographer and educator, Matt Granger, to take part in his popular YouTube interview series ‘Inside The Photographers Studio’. In the interview you will hear me speak about the beginnings of my love for photography influenced by my father since the age of three. I then discuss how […]
I just had my first experience of being interviewed live by San Francisco based photographer Catherine Hall and Tech Guy Leo Laporte. To watch the episode see the link below. http://twit.tv/show/twit-photo/38 Here’s what Catherine Hall posted: Tania Niwa is an inspirational artist, in addition to being a phenomenal businesswoman. With elements like her original paintings and […]
A note from Tania… ” I got quite a surprise to see myself in this image as I had totally forgotten we had posed for this image. I was In Perth late last year judging at their State Awards and presenting when I was somehow coerced into sitting for a portrait with two of my […]
