manawakura. muse
WHAKAMĀRAMA:
He atua, he wairua, he tangata rānei, ko ia hei puna auaha mō te ringatoi
A supernatural being, a spiritual force or person who is a major source of inspiration for an artist
manawa - heart
kura - red feathers, treasure, valued possession, heirloom, precious possession, sacred, divine
Kelly Joseph founded Manawakura Photography to create images that capture the magic, laughter, light, creative spirit and aroha in our lives. Visual storytelling with heart. Kelly is of Ngāti Maniapoto descent and was brought up in Taranaki where the bush, the mountain and the sea brought solace and wonder. She has a Master's degree in Photography from the Rhode Island School of Design, USA. Kelly is also a writer with an MA in Creative Writing from Victoria University. She lives in Kirikiriroa with her whānau.