As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, KSL's Tamara Vaifanua takes us behind the lens of a Provo photographer who is honoring his ancestors.
PROVO — George Ngatuvai, who lives in Provo, captures the essence of those who came before him through his cultural portraits. It's his gift to the younger generation to help them remember their roots."My niche is cultural photography, where I really specialize in the cultures of the South Pacific."
Taylorsville High senior, Loa Reupena, wanted to do something special for her graduation announcement. "She did her regular fits before this — her dress and then cap and gown," Ngatuvai said. "She's finishing off with her traditional Samoan attire.""It means everything because some girls have never been back to the islands, and I like it because it helps them connect to their culture and their ancestors," Lesa said."I'm Tongan. Both of my parents are from Tonga and we grew up very influenced by our culture," Ngatuvai said.
Frame by frame, Ngatuvai connects with his ancestors and gives the youth — like Loa — an outlet to proudly represent their culture. "It's fulfilling. It fills my cup to be able to help do my part. I'm not a cultural expert, but we're always learning."He's been traveling back and forth to New York City where he dabbles in fashion show photography.to check out his work.
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