This environmental portrait session with Tautau took place on Moturiki Island in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty. The setting provided a natural backdrop that reflected both his connection to music and the environment around him. As a musician and medicine man, Tautau's relationship with place is an important part of who he is. Rather than directing or heavily posing the session, the focus was on observing and documenting genuine moments as he played, reflected, and immersed himself in the experience. Photographed on a warm, sunny afternoon overlooking the beach, the session was less about creating a traditional portrait and more about capturing a sense of presence. The result is a series of authentic, environmental portraits that reflect both the person and the place that helps shape his story.
