Studio Marama with love

Candid love photographer in French Polynesia

Let’s craft candid memories of your journey in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Tetiaroa and beyond

Vaikehu Shan

A photographer driven by sensitivity and purpose

Rooted in a rich Polynesian and mixed heritage, I spent eight years exploring mainland France and Europe before returning to my island, Tahiti. I don’t fit the stereotypes often projected onto Tahitians, yet I hold countless cultural stories.

Photography started as a passion, then became my calling when I understood how it helps people reclaim their image and see themselves with love. As a woman and an Indigenous person of the South Pacific always navigating myths and societal expectations, being a photographer carries deep significance.

If you’re seeking someone willing to go wherever the light leads, whether in deep valleys, high ridges, or the shoreline, to create authentic photographs, you’ve found the right place.

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Services

A French Polynesia–based photographer providing private event coverage and on‑demand photo sessions.

Tropical chic wedding in green and terracotta tones in Tahiti, French Polynesia. The bride is wearing a woven pandanus hat, a traditional craft from the Austral Islands. Photography by Vaikehu Shan / Studio Marama with love, wedding, elopement, and honeymoon photographer in Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Tetiaroa, French Polynesia.

Wedding & life-cycle ceremonies

An editorial wedding photo reportage that celebrates every individual, every refined detail, and every heartfelt smile that shaped your day.

BABY BUMP AND FAMILY PHOTO SHOOTING IN A VALLEY WITH WATERFALL AND RIVER IN TAHITI

Photo session

An experience to celebrate love and remember every meaningful milestone in your life.

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Photography class

To learn to photograph what you love most with intention and clarity.

Testimonials

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