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Limited time series · LIBRE

The Empowering Portraits Series

Your body. Your spirit. Your Libre. A portrait experience for women in their 40s, 50s and 60s.

★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google $390, valued at $690 Podcast interview included Gallery exhibition

You are invited

Whether you feel empowered, invisible, or somewhere in between, you are worthy of being seen in photographs that make you feel beautiful and liberated.

Join our iconic series

Inviting 40 women over 40

Our limited-time series LIBRE: The State of Being Free features 40 diverse women in their 40s. Created during the artist’s own 40s, this series aims to make seen the power and beauty inherent in the modern woman at this pivotal age. Open to all, the series invites women to embrace this transformative journey and inspire self-appreciation and love.

Somewhere in our 40s we women begin to experience the freedom of un-becoming, aligning with our deepest values. We want to see and honour ourselves for who we truly are.

Do you have a story to tell? Then this experience is perfect for you.

A woman in her forties with tousled blonde hair, wearing a soft grey coat over a linen shirt, looking away with a slight smile against a warm neutral wall

The gallery

Browse the series and choose your style

The experience

This bespoke experience is all about you

Pampering session, photoshoot, podcast interview, exhibition and more. Your experience unfolds organically over 4 to 5 hours, providing ample time to connect, co-create, and reset as needed.

  • 01
    A half-day getaway

    Our luxury studio reserved just for you, with a heartfelt photoshoot centred around YOU.

  • 02
    A pampering session

    A skin ritual plus camera ready makeup and hair styling, and expert posing guidance to discover your hidden photogenic potential.

  • 03
    A private screening

    Personally choose your favourite portraits right after the shoot.

  • 04
    Podcast interview

    Feel like a celebrity, share your story and be the inspiration. No preparation needed.

  • 05
    Gallery exhibition

    Join us for a gallery exhibition to commemorate this special journey.

Inside a LIBRE session

Investment

Limited spots at the campaign rate

Why over 40, what it’s all about

A chronicle of our triumphs and struggles

With LIBRE we hold space for female self-creation and celebrate the freedom of being who you choose to be as a woman. This campaign is a chronicle of our triumphs and struggles, reflecting on this transition in a woman’s life.

If you feel nervous about having your photo taken, then this experience is perfect for you. This photo session experience is not about looking a certain way, it’s about being honestly, unapologetically you.

My first campaign “Beneath Her Skin” culminated with an exhibition in Melbourne in September 2023. I was honoured to show women their light and depth and celebrate our talents and creativity through my photography. Women walked away empowered and seen, and we raised over $5000 for Rotary Peninsula 2.0 and donated to women and children of Ukraine bearing the impacts of war.

Being in my 40s myself, I want to honour and celebrate the spirit of all women of this transformative, a bit scary and absolutely beautiful age. You are invited.

“How do I thank you? You showed me my beauty through your eyes. You gave me permission to feel free and safe. You are a gift to women and your industry.”
Rose, Brunswick, Vic Empowering Portraits Series

Somewhere in our 40s we begin to experience the freedom of un-becoming.

LIBRE · The state of being free

Series FAQ

Before you apply

How much should I budget for my photos?

However much you spend on your portraits will be based on who you would like to be photographed with (for instance, some clients bring their daughters or mums who also require makeup), how many photos you’d like to have, and at what size you would like them printed. For this campaign we have a solo session option where your minimum portrait investment is only $590. Our standard packages range between $1490 and $3690.

Should I wait till I hit my goal weight to apply?

The idea of this campaign is to show that freedom to be yourself has no age, shape or social stereotype limitations. It invites women to reconnect with themselves, stand chin up high and appreciate every dimple or other feature that you may qualify as imperfection, and do it with LOVE. Because the greatest act of self love you can gift yourself is choosing to love and accept yourself exactly as you are today. Please don’t wait till better times, as time doesn’t wait for you.

Can I do my own makeup and hair?

To maintain our reputation for delivering top-notch results and meet your expectations, we rely on our experienced and trusted team of professional makeup artists and hairstylists. They are well-versed in our distinctive “refined natural” style and possess the expertise needed to create outstanding photos. Nevertheless, we value your comfort, and if you prefer to do your own hair and makeup, you are welcome to do so.

What happens after I apply?

Fill out the form and check your inbox. We’ll schedule a connection call to personalise your session and book a date for your shoot. You will also receive an easy preparation guide, and you choose what to wear and how to express yourself.

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Your body. Your spirit. Your Libre.