UPCOMING EVENTS

Tania will return to Wellington as an exhibiting artist for Maori Art Market on 9th, 10th and 11th of October 2009

The Maori Art Market event is led by a unique partnership between Toi Maori Aotearoa (New Zealand Maori Art body) and its national artists' collectives and Porirua City with its extensive arts and cultural profile.

Tania will exhibit 5 pieces in the show that had it’s first show two years ago and attracted thousands of visitors including international guests and artists. Visit here for more info and dates.

The image above is of 6 yr old Erin Adwoa Gaw of Cromer, Sydney Australia. Erin's portrait will be a featured image in the Maori Art exhibition. Erin's mum is originally from Ghana and Dad from Sth Africa, of English / Scottish heritage.

NEW ZEALAND AWARDS

Tania was rewarded with a silver and three bronze awards for these images at the New Zealand Professional Photography Awards in Wellington (held late August).

Palm Island Elder (Silver Award)

Steve Clisby – Soul/Jazz Musician (Bronze)

Mere Boynton – Maori Diva (Bronze)

Jahmilla Gensen (Bronze)

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NIWA PHOTOGRAPHIC CLASSES

Click here to book online and 'bring a friend'.  Receive 10% off for you and your friend's next photography workshop. 

Niwa photo classes are proudly supported by Canon, Better Photography Magazine & Kayell

Niwa Photography Workshops

Would you love to learn how to take beautiful photographic images and use your camera to its fullest potential? Look no further, AIPP Master Photographer Tania Niwa will lead you through all of the fundamentals to rapidly fast track your photographic skills with our Sydney photography courses.

Niwa Photography workshops will provide you with friendly tuition by master trainers and professional photographers as well as the inspiration and technical skills to improve the quality of your photographs.

Whether you join one of our beginner courses designed for those who are new to photography or one of our more advanced courses as a serious amateur photographer improving your skills and knowledge, our Northern Beaches photographic workshops provide hands on opportunities, encouraging you to explore your creativity.

Private camera tuition and group photography tuition is available on location. Contact us to find out availability.

Niwa Photographic workshops cover a variety of topics including:

• location portrait photography
• wedding photography
• photographic lighting techniques
• landscape photography
• travel photography
• digital SLR photography techniques

Niwa Photography offers photo workshops for all levels and skills. Click here to match your equipment and experience with a corresponding Niwa photography workshop.

Stage 1 Courses

Simple, non-technical and easy to understand workshop is designed to suit beginners. Your own digital ‘point & shoot’ camera can be used. We will run through the basics of using your digital camera including downloading and sharing your images. Learn about the different shooting modes, how to compose better photographs and basic downloading.

Stage 2 Courses

This hands on workshop is designed to suit if you have already mastered the basics. You will be able to use your own digital “prosumer” camera or digital SLR camera.

Stage 3 Courses

This hands on workshop is designed to suit if you are a competent photographer. Great for keen amateurs wanting to break into professional photography or if you are developing a small photography business. You will be able to understand and use your own digital SLR camera. Help fine tune your wedding photography and portrait photography skills.

TRAINEESHIPS/WORK EXPERIENCE POSITIONS WITH NIWA STUDIO

We have traineeships and work experience positions available throughout the year depending on our studio schedule.

If you answer yes to the following questions then we would love to hear from you. Are you...

Passionate about photography and dedicated to learning?

Organised, detailed and focused on your priorities?

Interested in developing your people skills in a friendly environment?

Enthusiastic about exceeding client expectations?

Then here’s the top four reasons why you’ll love work experience with us!

Your leaders - We will applaud and appreciate your attention to detail and process skills.

Your role - You’ll have a great mix of liaising with clients, as well as supporting the production department. You will also train to assist on location sessions with Tania.

The experience - You’ll be involved in some of the most exciting and superior photographic production in Australia.

A friendly environment - We are a mutually loyal team and our customers often become our friends.

And here’s how you’ll know you qualify:

You appreciate the flexibility and variety.

You enjoy a supporting role in a fast paced studio environment.

You embrace responsibility.

You enjoy an independent position which requires a high level of organisation.

Essential:

You have a keen interest in working with and entertaining children and families.

You possess great personal presentation appropriate for our designer studio environment.

Preferred:

A keen eye for design and detail.

How to Apply

Email letters/applications only to lauren@tanianiwa.com.au

NIWA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Would you love to learn how to take beautiful photographic images and use your camera to its fullest potential?

Look no further, AIPP Master Photographer Tania Niwa will lead you through all of the fundamentals to rapidly fast track your photographic skills.

Niwa Photography workshops will provide you with friendly tuition by master trainers and professional photographers as well as the inspiration and technical skills to improve the quality of your photographs.

Whether you join one of our beginner courses designed for those who are new to photography or one of our more advanced courses as a serious amateur improving your skills and knowledge, our workshops provide hands on opportunities, encouraging you to create experiential learning and creativity.

Spend some time with interesting, like minded individuals who also love photography. Best of all, our courses are small so you get personal attention and lots of hands-on practice with your own camera.

Gift Vouchers available starting from $190.

Click here to view workshop information

APPA 2008, Brisbane

Tania & Lauren have just returned from the annual Australian Professional Photography Awards held in Brisbane where Tania received 2 silver awards in the portrait category.

The Canon Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA) attracts over 2000 entries. Professional photographers from Australia and New Zealand compete for a number of industry awards by submitting four images, which are judged by a panel of their peers.

The awards are a platform for the development and promotion of professional photography. Competitive peer judgment drives excellence and creative experimentation and a magnificent book of winning images celebrates the achievement of Australia's professional photographers and promotes the endeavor of professional photography in Australia.

Click here to view Tania’s award history

Tania & Lauren being interviewed by Fujifilm

Autumn Newsletter 2008

We have changed our studio name…

Tania Niwa Photographer is now ‘Niwa Photography’. We have grown to incorporate two new divisions to our established studio.

Our three divisions include:

Tania Niwa Photographer

Our signature division continuing to specialise in all forms of portraiture including families, teenagers, children, newborn and fine art photography with Master Photographer Tania Niwa

Kids By Niwa

Our alternative kids portrait division specialising in babies, kids and teenagers with our expertly trained team of photographers. Affordable packages available.

Niwa Corporate Photography

Our commercial division specialising in contemporary corporate and event photography with Tania Niwa.