Māori Portraits
by Maania Tealei Photography
Inā kei te mohio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mohio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea.
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going.
- MĀORI PROVERB
Cultural Portraits
Māori Portraits provide a unique cultural experience wearing Kakahu (clothing), taonga and tamoko with pride.
This will be an uplifting Māori experience captured in images for future generations to come.
We hold our Kaumatua Portraits in the highest regard, taking great pride in upholding their mana and providing them with the utmost respect and support throughout their session.
You are granted complete access to my client's wardrobe, which encompasses an array of items such as Māori korowai, taonga, clothing from the colonial period, and Moko stamps.. The photo sessions can take place either in a studio setting or amidst the splendor of a natural environment. You are also encouraged to bring along your own cultural pieces to incorporate into the shoot.
Many of these stunning portraits are created with kakahu and taonga made by the talented Naresha from Waa Creations.
Pasifika Portraits lets you showcase your Cultural heritage wearing your own traditional wear.
Outdoors or In studio
At Maania Tealei Photography, we offer two great options for your session:
- Outdoor Sessions: Explore locations in Timaru and South Canterbury for stunning natural backdrops that we have handpicked for you.
- In-Studio Sessions: Relax and shine in the comfort of our downtown studio on Beswick Street in Timaru, with convenient two-hour metered parking available right out front.
Whether you prefer the outdoors or the studio, we're here to capture your special connection to your culture with creativity, love and pride. Let's create some magic together!
Check out our Pricing Packages
Māori
Portraits
An empowering identity session.
Styling in your Māori kakahu or from my client wardrobe, adding moko stamps and toanga.
Options for studio session or natural environment.
Allow 2 hours
SESSIONS STARTING FROM
$600
Additional
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
STARTING FROM
$100
Options to add on
Albums, Fine Art Prints, Canvas, Frames and more
Kaumatua
Portraits
Our precious kaumatua hold so many treasured memories to capture in a moment of time for future taonga tūku iho.
Options for a studio session or natural outdoor environment.
Allow 2 hours
STARTING FROM
$550
Additional
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
STARTING FROM
$100
Options to add on
Heirloom Albums, Fine Art Prints, Canvas and more
Pasifika
Portrits
Let's showcase your Pasifika heritage through personalized portraits. Embrace your cultural identity by wearing your own traditional wear.
Come connect with us and share your rich cultural background.
Allow 2 hours
STARTING FROM
$590
Additional
DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
STARTING FROM
$100
Options to add on
Albums, Fine Art Prints, Canvas Frames and more