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Thanks so much for your interest in taking part in the Body Project 2027

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The Body Project 2027

The Body Project is an annual personal project by Martine, created to help women reconnect with and celebrate the beauty of their diverse bodies.


For it's 4th consecutive year, women can respond to an open call, stepping into a powerful and intimate experience—spending a day in vulnerability and self-acceptance, while having the opportunity of being photographed nude in a safe, supportive space.


The intention is to honour the body as it is, capturing the curves, lines, and stories that make each woman unique.


Participants also have the opportunity to engage supported discussions and activities run by Arts Therapist Lana Sussman, and take part in creative art activities run by Jessica Davina - while waiting their turn and have the opportunity to take part in group images at the end. The intent is to enable women to view their bodies more kindly, and see it through a different lens.

FULL DAY WORKSHOP

AN INTIMATE GROUP OF JUST 12 WOMEN

STUDIO IN BOTANY, SYDNEY


Spacious industrial photography studio with high truss ceiling, white backdrop, dining area, and lush plants.

Date TBC

9am - 4pm

Studio Frank, Botany

Spend the day with us 🖤

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Martine Payne; Photographer



Martine Payne is a local Bondi Photographer who has been photographing portraits for over 12 years. In 2024 she created The Body Project encourage women to relate to their bodies with greater compassion— now in its third year, it aims to ask women to recognise their body's beauty and appreciate its function, resilience, and own narrative. 

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Lana Sussman; Arts Psychotherapist



Lana combines clinical knowledge with creativity, helping clients feel seen, understood and supported as they explore new ways of relating to themselves, their bodies and the people in their lives

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Jessica Davina; Art Workshop Facilitator



Jessica is an artist and art teacher from the Central Coast who focuses her workshops on appreciation of the female form and runs a series of creative classes, helping women change the relationship with their body.

Your ticket includes:


  • A day surrounded by like minded women in a supportive, and uplifting environment that's enjoyable, relaxed and a space for you to giggle, chat, be vulnerable, listening to other women's stories and also just escape life for a little while and enjoy
  • Morning tea of fresh fruits and pastries
  • Variety of teas + plunger coffee all day
  • Healthy, delicious and fresh lunch
  • Morning body discussions and activities with Arts Psychotherpist Lana Sussman
  • Afternoon relaxed body celebratory Art workshops with Jessica Davina
  • 15 Minute Private Individual Portrait time with Martine
  • Opportunity to take part in group photo at the end
  • 15 Edited Digital portraits of yourself + digital group portrait if you took part


FEE

Between $600-$700 TBC

($100 deposit required on booking)


The Day

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Private Photography session with Martine


throughout the day


Enjoy your 15 minute private nude session with Martine is a safe and respectful environment. She will provide inspirational images, while also guiding you to best poses and how to get the most out of your session.

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Morning session with Lana


morning


Spend the morning with Lana exploring and celebrating your relationship with your body over time in a relaxed and enjoyable way, and hear stories from other participants

Artists sketching figure drawings in sketchbooks during a life drawing class, wearing floral dress.

Afternoon art workshop with Jess


afternoon


Enjoy a creative afternoon with Jess celebrating the female form through various art focussed activities including a live Life Drawing class.

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Group Photo


afternoon


Have the opportunity to take part in a group photo at the end and be part of a beautiful artwork celebrating women's bodies.

The Body Project by Martine Payne ; Body Positive Yearly Project
The Body Project by Martine Payne ; Body Positive Yearly Project
The Body Project by Martine Payne ; Body Positive Yearly Project

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Please contact Martine on hello@martinepayne.com for further enquiries