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Thank you so much for taking part in the

THE BODY PROJECT 2025


The Body Project

9am - 12:30pm

A 3 hour immersive morning, surrounded by like minded women in a small group of 12, engaging in facilitated discussion around your experience with your body, by Body Image Specialist + Arts Psychotherapist Lana Sussman
- Morning Tea provided
- Individual private nude photography session with Martine
- Opportunity to take part in group photo

Afterwards you will receive:
- 10 individual digital images of yourself
- Digital group image if involved

Day's Timing


8:45am Come upstairs to studio, arrive and change into gown

9:00am Intros

9:30 Individual portraits begin until 11:30

Lana will be running her activities and discussions throughout

11:30 2 x Group Photos (Optional)

12:00 Final wrap up discussion for the day

12:30 Concludes


Tea, coffee and morning tea is on offer throughout the morning.


INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT ORDER


9:30 –   Jessica

9:40 – Kylie

9:50 – Melanie

10:00 – Andrea

10:10 – Alicia 

10:20 – Amber

10:30 – Maral

10:40 – Lizzy

10:50 – Suzi

11:00 – Karolina

11:10 – Kristen

11:20 – Teagan 

FAQ

Is there parking nearby?

There is lots of all day parking around back streets of Darlinghurst, but it is also just a bridge away from back streets of Paddington (near St Vincents Hospital) where parking should be available for weekends.

How will individual portraits work?

You will wear your robe until you are in position and then toss it aside. You may use it to put on between positions if you prefer as well. We aim to have no faces or vaginas shown. Some women were happy to have their faces shown on the day, so please just let me know during your session your preference.
Below is some ideas for poses. You can be sitting, kneeling, lying, standing, or using a chair. Happy to be guided by you or also take the lead for those who would like guidance.

How will group portraits work?

This is optional and you can decide on the day! You will wear your robe until you are in position and then can toss it aside – no faces or vaginas will be shown. These will be abstract and will involve things like :double exposure (2 images over laid )and motion blur to make them more abstract. Here is an example. Here are some examples from last time below.

Black and white double exposure art photo of multiple nude figures in dynamic poses.
Group of diverse women in nude-toned underwear posing in a bright studio space.
Aerial view of diverse nude figures arranged in circular pattern on studio floor.

POSING GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS -

Some inspiration to give you some ideas to think about but by all means, please choose your own.

Sitting

Black and white fine art nude photograph of a person curled in a fetal position on the floor.
Black and white fine art nude photograph of a curly-haired woman sitting with knees drawn to chest.

The Body Project 2024
Close-up fine art nude photograph highlighting natural body curves and skin texture in warm tones.
The Body Project 2024

Fine art nude photograph of a woman with long dark hair seated facing away in a studio setting.

Lying

Black and white fine art nude photograph of a figure lying on side, back view.
Black and white fine art nude of a figure in graceful side stretch pose on floor.

Minimalist black and white fine art nude of figure lying face down on white surface.

Standing

Black and white rear view fine art nude of curly-haired woman standing gracefully.
Black and white fine art nude of elderly woman bending forward in studio setting.

Black and white fine art nude rear view of woman with hands raised in hair.

Chair

Black and white fine art nude photograph of a woman posing gracefully on a wooden stool in a studio.
Fine art nude photograph of a woman in a dynamic pose on a wooden chair against a neutral background.

Artistic maternity nude photograph of a pregnant woman with floral tattoo seated on a wooden stool.

CONTACT

Please contact me at any time with any questions!

Martine x

hello@martinepayne.com
0413 333 672

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