The photography of Evotia Tamua | A Gallery from Nine To Noon | RNZ National

The photography of Evotia Tamua. She is a professional Auckland based photographer of Samoan descent. Evotia sees photography as an art form which embodies and preserves culture.

Lady in Waiting (2006) Behind the scenes at the Miss Fa'afafine Pageant at the Kitano Tusitala Hotel (now called Tanoa Tusitala) in Samoa. A brief moment in the chaos where one fa'afafine is seen alone.

Disney launches Moana in Samoa

Disney launches Moana in Samoa

Samoa's national rugby league team is called Toa Samoa pictured in the opening minutes of the 2010 Four Nations test held at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland

The Three Amigos, or Or, how to paint a wall in Samoa. Faleata School, Upolu, Samoa.

Naked Samoans

Leu Tuaiao dec1987

Tali Eleni

Teine Aja

North western motorway, Auckland

The images in this gallery are used with permission and are subject to copyright conditions.