The front room of Tania Niwa’s studio in Fairlight, Sydney, is like a private gallery showcasing images of families and people from some of the most exotic destinations in the world. Sunlight streams through the wide windows, lighting up the striking metallic silver and pale yellow walls where framed photographs hang on expertly considered display. Portraits of families, weddings and individuals dominate the front room while the long, warmly lit hallway is home to stunning images of tribal beauty.
World class judges agree that Tania Niwa has worked her way to the top of her field, and it is a well earned position. Originally from
In 2003 Tania was awarded the highest scoring print out of 1500 entries at the National Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Professional Photographer of the Year Awards and gained the title of Master Photographer of the Year. She was also awarded the 2003 Black and White Professional Photographer of the Year in
The fusion of innovation, masterful technical ability and artistic professionalism will continue to be hallmarks of Tania Niwa’s photography. Her images preserve the vibrancy of life and her masterful management of light and space create perfect stages upon which spontaneity is encouraged and captured by her lens.
As Tania continues documenting the lives of others, her ever-expanding Tribal Series demonstrates the beauty and power of her artistic vision. Although Tania will continue to explore the tribal roots and aesthetics of others, she will always have a strong grip on her own heritage. Left is her favourite image of her home town Waitara, a traditional Maori meeting place (Owae Marae), which sits before the majestic rise of Mount Taranaki/Egmont.
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