Based in Timaru, New Zealand, Maania Tealei Photography is a studio where Maania Tealei blends her Ngāi Tahu heritage with a passion for capturing life’s most meaningful moments. Specialising in whānau, children, maternity, and event photography—with a unique focus on Māori and Pasifika portraits—Maania’s approach is relaxed, candid, and personalised, allowing your true essence to shine through. “Maania is amazing, captured the moment and honoured the moment just perfectly. An experience we will hold in our hearts forever.” — Lisa Donaldson Rooted in South Canterbury, where she lives with her husband and two children, Maania brings a deep sense of cultural richness and personal connection to every session. Guided by the whakataukī “Poipoia te kākano kia puawai” (Nurture the seed and it will blossom), she is dedicated to creating beautiful memories that you will cherish forever.