Tia Wood // Portraits
I’ve followed Tia on TikTok and Instagram for a while now. I stumbled upon her incredible voice and then became completely wrapped up in her approachable and engaging Indigenous culture videos. Tia, who is both Cree and Salish, has a way of educating and bringing awareness to her roots that has deeply impacted me. Her stunning jingle dresses, which she handmakes with her mom, are traditional regalia that she wears to dance at Pow Wows. When I approached Tia and asked if she would be interested in a photoshoot, I was overjoyed when she suggested wearing her regalia. We ventured out in Golden Ears Park on a winter morning and were treated to the most jaw-dropping fog and light rays I’ve ever seen. The following images are some of my favorite ones I’ve ever taken. Thank you, Tia, for the honour of photographing you and documenting your beauty and strength.