Upcoming Exhibition
A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
Their bodies. Their beauty. Their expression.
BE BRAVE. BE COURAGEOUS. BE ART
You are more than the way you see yourself.
You are strength and softness.
You are curves, lines, movement and stillness.
A lifetime of experiences held within a body that deserves to be celebrated.
Women As Art is an invitation to pause, connect with yourself and experience your own beauty in a different way.
To let go of the expectations.
To quiet the inner critic.
To move beyond the familiar and allow yourself to be seen.
Not as someone trying to be beautiful.
But as a woman who already is.
Through beautiful black and white fine art photography, we'll explore the female form, movement and expression, celebrating everything from the delicate and intimate to the strong, powerful and unapologetic.
Every woman has her own shape, her own story and her own beauty.
This is your invitation to see yourself as art.
SHE IS NOT SOMETHING TO BE FIXED.
SHE IS SOMETHING TO BE CELEBRATED.
YOUR INVITATION
I'm inviting 100 women to be part of the WOMEN AS ART photographic exhibition.
Women of all ages (18+), shapes, sizes and ethnicities. Every body, every story, every woman. You don't need to be a model or have any experience in front of the camera. You simply need to be willing to experience yourself a little differently.
You'll have your own individual studio session with me, where together we'll explore your expression, movement and the artistic interpretation of you.
This isn't about what you wear, how you pose or trying to look a certain way.
It's about stripping everything back. Removing the distractions and allowing the focus to fall on you. Your presence. Your form. Your expression.
The art that is you.
We'll keep things simple, with one or two outfits at most, chosen to complement the artistic direction of your portraits rather than distract from you.
This might be a beautiful silhouette, the movement of fabric, the curve of a back, a strong and confident pose, or something a little more vulnerable.
Nude, semi-nude or fully clothed. The choice is entirely yours. There is no expectation to reveal more than you feel comfortable with.
The most important thing is that you feel safe, supported and free to express yourself.
To be seen, celebrated and captured as the woman you are.
Each fine art print will feature a white border and be finished with
hand-applied gold foil embellishments, making every piece one of a kind.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
30-MINUTE STUDIO PHOTOSHOOT
Your own individual photographic experience with Charmaine.
A 10" x 15" FINE ART PRINT
A beautiful fine art print featuring you, finished with a little golden goodness.
PRIVATE VIEWING GALLERY
A chance to view all your portraits after your session, with the option to purchase additional images if you wish.
YOUR PLACE IN THE EXHIBITION
One portrait personally selected by Charmaine to be part of the WOMEN AS ART exhibition.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The investment to be part of Women As Art is $195.
THE EXPERIENCE
01. YOUR PREPARATION GUIDE
Once you've secured your place, you'll receive a Women As Art preparation guide with everything you need to know before your session.
It will walk you through the process, help you prepare and give you the opportunity to share your ideas, thoughts and what you'd love to explore through a short questionnaire.
You'll also be able to book your preferred session time.
02. YOUR GUIDED PHOTOSHOOT
You'll spend 30 minutes with me in my studio, where I'll guide you through the experience, helping you explore movement, positioning and expression.
You don't need any modelling experience or know how to pose.
I'll guide you every step of the way.
Simplicity is the aim, with one or two outfits at most. The focus isn't on what you wear, but on your presence, your form and the artistic expression of you.
03. YOUR PORTRAIT REVEAL
After the exhibition, you'll receive access to your own private online viewing gallery, where you'll be able to see the portraits created during your session.
You'll have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits if you'd love to own more of your images.
And as a little added gift, you'll receive a $100 print credit to put towards any additional portraits you'd love to own.
04. YOUR FINE ART PRINT
You'll receive a beautiful 10" × 15" fine art print from your session, featuring a white border and finished with hand-applied gold foil embellishments.
(valued at $695)
Each print will have its own unique golden detailing, making it a truly individual piece of artwork.
Your portrait will first be displayed as part of the WOMEN AS ART exhibition. After the exhibition, your finished artwork will be delivered to you to keep and enjoy.
05. THE EXHIBITION
One portrait from your session will be personally selected by me to be part of the WOMEN AS ART exhibition.
You won't know which image I've chosen until exhibition night! It will be a little surprise, where you'll get to see yourself in a whole new light.
This is my artistic interpretation of you and the way I see your beauty, form and expression through my lens.
Your portrait will become part of a collective body of work celebrating women as art. We'll come together to celebrate at a gallery exhibition in Tauranga, where you can see your portrait alongside the many other women who have become part of this project.
The exhibition will be a special one-night event, open to the public, with free entry for everyone to come and experience the collection.
Date and venue to be announced.
COME HOME TO
YOUR BODY.
Your body has carried you through every chapter
of your life.
Let's appreciate it, honour it
and connect with it.
GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION.
Permission to explore.
To move. To express.
To be a little more daring than you might normally allow yourself.
THERE IS BEAUTY IN EVERY FORM.
Not perfection.
Not comparison.
Just the extraordinary beauty of being a woman.
BE SEEN
DIFFERENTLY.
Step in front of the camera and allow someone else to show you what they see.
BECOME A PIECE
OF ART.
Your portrait becomes part of a collective celebration of women, brought together in a beautiful exhibition.
THE EXHIBITION
FORM . MOVEMENT . CONNECTION
A collection of women, brought together through the art of photography in a one-night exhibition.
Showcasing a series of black and white fine art portraits, each finished with hand-applied gold foil embellishments.
An exploration of the female form through shape, light, shadow, movement and expression.
Some portraits will be intimate. Some powerful. Some delicate. Some unapologetic.
Some will reveal, others will conceal. Each capturing a different interpretation of beauty, individuality and the female form.
Together, they will create a celebration of women in all their diversity, and the many ways we express ourselves.
Every portrait different. Every woman unique.
TOGETHER, WE ARE ART
WILL YOU BE ONE OF 100 WOMEN?
WANT TO BE A PART OF IT?
I'd love to hear from you.
Register your interest below and I'll send you all the details about becoming part of WOMEN AS ART.
100 women. One collective celebration.
Registering your interest doesn't secure your place.
You'll receive further details on how to book and confirm your session.
YOU ARE ART.
