Whakapae tonutia kia puta te rā, e kore e ngaro, ā, tau noa ki te moana.

Born and raised in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand, my love for storytelling  is grounded in my passion for capturing and sharing moments of connection:

people to people, people to place.

Pūrākau - storytelling - is one of the most powerful connecting forces in the world.   

As a photographer, podcaster and speaker I enjoy engaging the power of storytelling; by capturing not only the subject, but also the deeper story, the magic, the heart, the emotion behind each moment to share with others.

Having grown up in the Reo Māori movements of Kohanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori and Te Ātaarangi, I am passionate about Te Ao Māori, and about reclaiming our narratives and telling our own stories.

I absolutely love traveling and am grateful to have experienced and photographed a rich diversity of people, places, cultures (and delicious food!) around the world.

Through my exhibitions both here in Aotearoa and abroad and my podcast: Pū Kōrero I have enjoyed sharing these stories, these moments, and these experiences with others.  Current exhibitions include He Kaupapa Waka - at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington and internationally at the Wereldmuseum in Leiden, Netherlands.

My work is my art, and I love it!

Get in touch with me below and let me know how I can help you.

Ngā mihi manahau

Te Rawhitiroa