Category: Creative Arts

In a place as majestic and vibrant as the Pacific, it’s easy to understand why anyone would want to be a photographer. For Alexia Rae, her journey began on a remote island in Fiji, exploring the stars and the shoreline before stumbling on photography. In...

What we wear says a lot about who we are, and for Tāne Te Manu Mekerapata, he’s made it his life’s work to show the world what it looks like to be a true Polynesian. From designing traditional costumes to photographing stunning works of art, Tāne says what...

Terri, founder of MissTez is someone we’ve had our eye on for a while! We’ve always been interested in her work, but it wasn’t until we had the chance to interview her, did we realise just how amazing she really is. We love her work, her...

At the age of 13, the Tongan Ballerina, Eliana Vaha’i Feao, has won the hearts and admiration of her fellow Pacific people, while making her mark in history. As the first Tongan to train at the prestigious Ballet West Academy, she’s also managed to graduate from high school...

Diamond Langi is pretty special to us here at Talanoa. Not only did we know her shortly before she shot to fame, we’ve always admired her humility and genuine kindness – something that hasn’t changed despite her success. Her long list of accomplishments range from...

When we first heard of Jacqueline Wieser Photography, we thought we’d have a look at her work and learn more about the person behind the camera. We were delighted to find a person who is just as beautiful as the images she produces. Read on to...

If you’re in Sydney and looking for the freshest barber in town, Phil Vatubua is your man. As a former barber at Culture Kings Sydney and Stylez Barber Shop Blacktown, he is now running his own business. Over the years we’ve heard of his work and...