Maania Tealei Photography offers a photography service with a distinct Māori influence, making it a preferred choice for cultural kaupapa in Canterbury. Maania specialises in capturing whānau, tamariki, events, couples, maternity, and corporate settings, with a unique focus on Māori and Pacifica cultural portraits.Maania’s passion lies in capturing candid, natural connections, emotions, joy, happiness, love, and even sadness, allowing the uniqueness of each moment to guide her work. Her Māori portraits offer a cultural experience, featuring Māori kakahu, taonga, and tā moko, creating uplifting images that preserve memories for future generations.Guided by the principle "Poipoia te kakano kia puawai" (Nurture the seed and it will blossom), Maania’s love for photography has flourished through capturing her own tamariki and their cultural identity, and she now extends this passion to capturing your whānau.