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09/04/2020Events, Sumico Photography, UpdatesBy Sumiko Eyears
50 over 50 project exhibition 2019

Sumico Photography’s 50 over 50 project Exhibition

 

Photographic exhibition showcases the beauty of older women

 

A photographic exhibition of 50 over 50 project by Sumico Photography demonstrated that beauty doesn’t diminish with age. The 50 over 50 Project Exhibition held at Able Gallery, 27 Coral Street Loganlea in October 2019.

Logan resident professional photographer, I – Sumiko Eyears started her photography business after turning 50 and wanted to create a project to shine the light on the character, wisdom and spirit of older women.

I think; “Women as they age can become more critical of how they look”  “We focus on the parts of our body that have changed, that we don’t like, rather than on the beauty that radiates from within.”

The aim of the project entitled 50 over 50 was to photograph 50 women over the age of 50 culminating in an exhibition. I was pleasantly surprised by the flood of applications I received.

I had women aged from early 50’s to well into their 80’s want to take part.

Once the project began I realised the women’s transformations were more than skin deep. Starting with an interview, followed by professional makeup and hair styling, then I led each woman through a photo shoot with various wardrobe changes.

“Throughout the session, women started opening up and I was amazed by their stories.”

One woman shared of her life without children and how that has shaped her.  Another had undergone heart surgery and asked Sumiko to photograph her scars. A 63 year woman and her 83 year old mother flew from NSW to take part while one holiday maker from NZ decided to join the project to celebrate her 50th birthday.

The exhibition included women who have overcome illness and adversity, others who run successful businesses and some who took it on as a challenge.

“One participant was lacking in confidence heading into the shoot. Afterwards she said she felt completely empowered and that for the first time in her life, she was proud of herself and her achievements.”

This project was supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) a partnership between the Queensland Government and Logan City Council to support arts and culture in regional Queensland.

This project was also supported by the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

 

I had an interview by ABC Radio, the project was featured in Y Mag, Logan City Magazine, Logan Albert River Newspaper, Courier Mail online.  At the Gallery Opening,  $1,365 funds raised for National Breast Cancer.

I am so grateful all the support that I received from my family, friends, participants, their families, friends and supporters.

I especially thankful to Arcadia who is my editor and supported me from starting this project.  Chelsi from Logan City council helped me to submit the application forms for RADF. BEMAC and Grace who helped me to submit the RASN fund. Jo Devin who helped me to put the exhibition together. Logan Arts Association for the venue especially to the coordinator, Kristy.  The wonderful guest speakers on the opening day – Shannon Fentiman MP, Michael from Logan Art Gallery, Di from Logan Arts Association, my clients and speakers, Rhonda, Kerry, Patricia and Johnene.  My volunteers on the day, Arcadia, Moana, Tracey, Tina, Keiko, Yumiko, Yumi, Kasumi and Shaun.

Thank you to my wonderful husband who helped me setting up the exhibition and always support what I do, and my son Leon.

 

This project was my journey.  I started planning this project in January 2018, launched it July 2018, completed the first exhibition October 2019.

My journey continues. I started Chapter 2. I will continue Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5…. and keep sharing beautiful women’s portrait and their stories.

 

I am so grateful to you all.

To know about my 50 over 50 project, please check my 50 over 50 project page. 

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Sumiko Eyears is the principal portrait photographer of Sumico Photography based in between Brisbane and Gold Coast. (https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/) Sumiko is also a graphic artist, web designer and SEO strategist of Sumico Net (https://www.sumico.net).

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#20under20project – #teenportraits by #sumicophoto
#20under20project - #teenportraits by #sumicophotography 

Georgianna 
Age: 13

This is one of most favourite photos by Sarah and Georgianna.
I love the photo too just like a painting. They wanted to have a fine art creative portraits.

Sarah (her mother) wrote a wonderful review for me.
"My daughter and I took part in the 20 under 20 project, and it was an amazing experience for us both which will now last a lifetime through the beautifully taken photos.. 
I cannot thank Sumi enough for providing an environment and opportunity for confidence and inner beauty to flourish."

Thank you so much Sarah and Georgianna. It was a great honour to be your photographer. 

Note: The outfits including a tiara are from my studio wardrobe and one of the most popular outfits. The skirt has a long train and so much tulles.  It is gorgeous. We have a good selection of dresses available for the photo shoot.

Hair styling: @sohosalon_tedderave 
Makeup: @jezabelartistry 

If you are interested in 20 under 20 project, please visit my website. 
https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/20-under-20/

#20under20project #teenportraits by #sumicophotogr
#20under20project #teenportraits by #sumicophotography 
Georgianna
Age: 13

Georgianna's mother, Sarah gifted the 20 under 20 project portrait session to Georgianna for Chrismtas Gift.
Sarah wanted to show her beautiful daughter how gorgeous she really is.  Sarah is very creative and wanted have creative fine art style portraits. Sarah brought two outfits - one is blue satin dress, and other one which Georgianna is wearing in beach shots.  Both of them had hair styling at Soho Hair Salon and makeup by Jezabel.  Sarah did uphair style for some of the outfits.

Here is answers from Georgianna to my questions. She is very matured for her age.

Q. What does beauty mean to you?
A. Beauty to me, is seeing someone who’s personality reflects on their outer looks, meaning they’re the same, in and out.

Q. What are your plans for the future?
A. I’d hopefully like to get into veterinary school, or something related to animals, if not it’s be nice to find a job that I’ll be successful in.

Q. What was the best lesson so far?
A. Learning about people, their imperfections on their skills, focusing on what they’re all about could be really interesting.

Q. What do you love doing most in your life; what are you most passionate about?
A. Finding new things to enjoy, trying new things could take a long time but eventually I’d get there and experience it, that’s what I’m passionate about.

Hair styling Candice of @sohosalon_tedderave 
Makeup @jezabelartistry 

I started this porject to give teenage girls confidence by showing the photos of themselves. It is a poweful and positive experience for young girls. 
If you like to know more about 20 under 20 project, please visit my website.

Super fur star @teddy_james_robinson and his styli
Super fur star @teddy_james_robinson and his stylish mum @bstyledforlife.moanarobinson 

Teddy’s mum Moana chose her shoes for photo shoot to match with Teddy’s new red harness and lead. His mum loves shoes and she has great selections of them.

Teddy is #cavoodle pup and super cute. 

The photos were taken at my Main Beach Gold Coast studio. We went to the Main Beach to do beach shots after the studio shots. Teddy was a very good boy throughout the photo shoot.

Here is Moana & Teddy in the Sumico Photography st
Here is Moana & Teddy in the Sumico Photography studio in Main Beach.  Moana chose her dress according to Teddy's harness.
Then I chose a yellow paper backdrop with strobe light from the front, backlight behind - then reflecting the light back from white boards. 

I love those photos. Moana looks so happy and youthful in this colour scheme.

Hair and makeup by @jezabelartistry 

If you are interested in photographs with dogs, please contact me.
http://sumicophotography.com.au/

"Dogs are our link to paradise." – Milan Kundera


"Dogs are our link to paradise." - Milan Kundera

I love dogs and I always wanted to take photos of dogs and their owners who dressed up on the beach. 
I had an opportunity to capture my beautiful friend, Moana and her cute pup - Teddy James Robinson on 30th of December 2020.  I have taken some portraits in the studio.  I have posted Teddy and Moana's feet photos yesterday.  I have taken some more photos of them in different outfits at my studio. 
Then we were going to the beach. Before we went to beach, it was raining a lot and not sure if we can take the photos on the beach but we could do!  I loved how the ocean looked after the rain. The natural light was so soft and beautiful.  Moana looked so beautiful in her white jumpsuits and Teddy was a good boy to look away and look at me too - such a pro pup model. 

The photo shoot with them was a great way to finish 2020 for me.

If you like to have photo shoot with your pets, please contact me. (Conditions may apply).
https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/

Teddy's Insta Account: @teddy_james_robinson 

Moana is a personal stylist and colour consultant, if you like to know your colours and style, then please contact her.  As you can see, she will choose perfect outfits for photo shoot, daily and special occasions.  Moana is also a life coach. Her Instagram is @bstyledforlife.moanarobinson 

Hair and makeup artist:  @jezabelartistry 
Moana's jumpsuit from @lababa_ Boutique  Main Beach and she purchased it.


#20under20project -#teenportraits by #sumicophotog
#20under20project -#teenportraits by #sumicophotography 

Photos on the beach are very popular in my studio.  Sumico Photography’s studio is located on Tedder Avenue and the Main Beach is just a couple of blocks away.
We offer glam photos in the studio and street or beach shots at the end of you wish and the weather permits. 

This is a young and talented #singersongwriter @angiegracemusic in a jumpsuits from @lababa_ from last year. This is one of our studio wardrobes. 

Angie’s new single cover photo was taken by me (not those photos).
She composed the song for 20 under 20 project. The video can be found on my web page of 20 under 20 project.

#hairandmakeupartist @mobilebeautytoday 
#photographer @sumicophotography

Last year today, we celebrated Eliza’s 17th birt
Last year today, we celebrated Eliza’s 17th birthday. She turned 18. Happy Birthday, @lou_saxton Eliza. 
The photo shoot was a gift from her mother @jane_saxton. At their home wall is filled with photos of them. 
It is so lovely to see her history on the wall.

Eliza was the first girl of #20under20project

Family Portrait in Kimono for coming of age celebr
Family Portrait in Kimono for coming of age celebration on the Gold Coast!
Instead of travel to Japan, portrait in kimono is available in Main Beach Gold Coast.

There are different type of kimonos.  There are many different ways of put the obi sash. Kimono Fitting is an art form.  Sachiko of Kimonoya Brisbane is a professional kimono fitter and she has different type of kimonos for photo shoot.  She will stay for the entire photo shoot to make sure everything looks great for the photos. 

Father in Haori Hakama
Daughter in Furisode Kimono
Mother in Houmongi

Hair styling: @josephine_keay 
Makeup: @jezabelartistry 
Kimono Rental & Fitting @kimonoya_in_brisbane 
Photographer: @sumicophotography 

If you are interested in photoshoot in kimono on the Gold Coast, please visit my website.

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a healthy and hap
Happy New Year!  Wishing you all a healthy and happy new year.

In this photo, Nana in a red furisode kimono. Red is one of my favourite colours to photograph and I love red on red.  Furisode is a type of kimono which has long sleeves and this type of kimono is for young women who have not married.  On 15th of January, we have the coming of age celebration for who turns to age of 20. 

Sumico Photography is offering the coming of age celebration photo shoot with Kimonoya Brisbane who provide rental kimono, accessories and fitting services. 
Instead of flying to Japan, we have this special celebration photo shoot available on the Gold Coast.
The package is based on Hakama style and upgrading furisode style is available as an option. 
Kimonoya in Brisbane has kimono for parents available as options.

Please visit my website for the details.


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#20under20project – #teenportraits by #sumicophoto
#20under20project - #teenportraits by #sumicophotography 

Georgianna 
Age: 13

This is one of most favourite photos by Sarah and Georgianna.
I love the photo too just like a painting. They wanted to have a fine art creative portraits.

Sarah (her mother) wrote a wonderful review for me.
"My daughter and I took part in the 20 under 20 project, and it was an amazing experience for us both which will now last a lifetime through the beautifully taken photos.. 
I cannot thank Sumi enough for providing an environment and opportunity for confidence and inner beauty to flourish."

Thank you so much Sarah and Georgianna. It was a great honour to be your photographer. 

Note: The outfits including a tiara are from my studio wardrobe and one of the most popular outfits. The skirt has a long train and so much tulles.  It is gorgeous. We have a good selection of dresses available for the photo shoot.

Hair styling: @sohosalon_tedderave 
Makeup: @jezabelartistry 

If you are interested in 20 under 20 project, please visit my website. 
https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/20-under-20/

#20under20project #teenportraits by #sumicophotogr
#20under20project #teenportraits by #sumicophotography 
Georgianna
Age: 13

Georgianna's mother, Sarah gifted the 20 under 20 project portrait session to Georgianna for Chrismtas Gift.
Sarah wanted to show her beautiful daughter how gorgeous she really is.  Sarah is very creative and wanted have creative fine art style portraits. Sarah brought two outfits - one is blue satin dress, and other one which Georgianna is wearing in beach shots.  Both of them had hair styling at Soho Hair Salon and makeup by Jezabel.  Sarah did uphair style for some of the outfits.

Here is answers from Georgianna to my questions. She is very matured for her age.

Q. What does beauty mean to you?
A. Beauty to me, is seeing someone who’s personality reflects on their outer looks, meaning they’re the same, in and out.

Q. What are your plans for the future?
A. I’d hopefully like to get into veterinary school, or something related to animals, if not it’s be nice to find a job that I’ll be successful in.

Q. What was the best lesson so far?
A. Learning about people, their imperfections on their skills, focusing on what they’re all about could be really interesting.

Q. What do you love doing most in your life; what are you most passionate about?
A. Finding new things to enjoy, trying new things could take a long time but eventually I’d get there and experience it, that’s what I’m passionate about.

Hair styling Candice of @sohosalon_tedderave 
Makeup @jezabelartistry 

I started this porject to give teenage girls confidence by showing the photos of themselves. It is a poweful and positive experience for young girls. 
If you like to know more about 20 under 20 project, please visit my website.

Super fur star @teddy_james_robinson and his styli
Super fur star @teddy_james_robinson and his stylish mum @bstyledforlife.moanarobinson 

Teddy’s mum Moana chose her shoes for photo shoot to match with Teddy’s new red harness and lead. His mum loves shoes and she has great selections of them.

Teddy is #cavoodle pup and super cute. 

The photos were taken at my Main Beach Gold Coast studio. We went to the Main Beach to do beach shots after the studio shots. Teddy was a very good boy throughout the photo shoot.

Here is Moana & Teddy in the Sumico Photography st
Here is Moana & Teddy in the Sumico Photography studio in Main Beach.  Moana chose her dress according to Teddy's harness.
Then I chose a yellow paper backdrop with strobe light from the front, backlight behind - then reflecting the light back from white boards. 

I love those photos. Moana looks so happy and youthful in this colour scheme.

Hair and makeup by @jezabelartistry 

If you are interested in photographs with dogs, please contact me.
http://sumicophotography.com.au/

"Dogs are our link to paradise." – Milan Kundera


"Dogs are our link to paradise." - Milan Kundera

I love dogs and I always wanted to take photos of dogs and their owners who dressed up on the beach. 
I had an opportunity to capture my beautiful friend, Moana and her cute pup - Teddy James Robinson on 30th of December 2020.  I have taken some portraits in the studio.  I have posted Teddy and Moana's feet photos yesterday.  I have taken some more photos of them in different outfits at my studio. 
Then we were going to the beach. Before we went to beach, it was raining a lot and not sure if we can take the photos on the beach but we could do!  I loved how the ocean looked after the rain. The natural light was so soft and beautiful.  Moana looked so beautiful in her white jumpsuits and Teddy was a good boy to look away and look at me too - such a pro pup model. 

The photo shoot with them was a great way to finish 2020 for me.

If you like to have photo shoot with your pets, please contact me. (Conditions may apply).
https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/

Teddy's Insta Account: @teddy_james_robinson 

Moana is a personal stylist and colour consultant, if you like to know your colours and style, then please contact her.  As you can see, she will choose perfect outfits for photo shoot, daily and special occasions.  Moana is also a life coach. Her Instagram is @bstyledforlife.moanarobinson 

Hair and makeup artist:  @jezabelartistry 
Moana's jumpsuit from @lababa_ Boutique  Main Beach and she purchased it.


#20under20project -#teenportraits by #sumicophotog
#20under20project -#teenportraits by #sumicophotography 

Photos on the beach are very popular in my studio.  Sumico Photography’s studio is located on Tedder Avenue and the Main Beach is just a couple of blocks away.
We offer glam photos in the studio and street or beach shots at the end of you wish and the weather permits. 

This is a young and talented #singersongwriter @angiegracemusic in a jumpsuits from @lababa_ from last year. This is one of our studio wardrobes. 

Angie’s new single cover photo was taken by me (not those photos).
She composed the song for 20 under 20 project. The video can be found on my web page of 20 under 20 project.

#hairandmakeupartist @mobilebeautytoday 
#photographer @sumicophotography

Last year today, we celebrated Eliza’s 17th birt
Last year today, we celebrated Eliza’s 17th birthday. She turned 18. Happy Birthday, @lou_saxton Eliza. 
The photo shoot was a gift from her mother @jane_saxton. At their home wall is filled with photos of them. 
It is so lovely to see her history on the wall.

Eliza was the first girl of #20under20project

Family Portrait in Kimono for coming of age celebr
Family Portrait in Kimono for coming of age celebration on the Gold Coast!
Instead of travel to Japan, portrait in kimono is available in Main Beach Gold Coast.

There are different type of kimonos.  There are many different ways of put the obi sash. Kimono Fitting is an art form.  Sachiko of Kimonoya Brisbane is a professional kimono fitter and she has different type of kimonos for photo shoot.  She will stay for the entire photo shoot to make sure everything looks great for the photos. 

Father in Haori Hakama
Daughter in Furisode Kimono
Mother in Houmongi

Hair styling: @josephine_keay 
Makeup: @jezabelartistry 
Kimono Rental & Fitting @kimonoya_in_brisbane 
Photographer: @sumicophotography 

If you are interested in photoshoot in kimono on the Gold Coast, please visit my website.

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a healthy and hap
Happy New Year!  Wishing you all a healthy and happy new year.

In this photo, Nana in a red furisode kimono. Red is one of my favourite colours to photograph and I love red on red.  Furisode is a type of kimono which has long sleeves and this type of kimono is for young women who have not married.  On 15th of January, we have the coming of age celebration for who turns to age of 20. 

Sumico Photography is offering the coming of age celebration photo shoot with Kimonoya Brisbane who provide rental kimono, accessories and fitting services. 
Instead of flying to Japan, we have this special celebration photo shoot available on the Gold Coast.
The package is based on Hakama style and upgrading furisode style is available as an option. 
Kimonoya in Brisbane has kimono for parents available as options.

Please visit my website for the details.

2020 was a tough year for many people.
I signed up

2020 was a tough year for many people.
I signed up a lease for my photography studio in February.  I replaced new airconditioning in the studio and looking forward to working in my new studio space in Tedder Avenue, Main Beach. 
Then the Covid19 lockdown happened and could not photograph anyone for a couple of months.  I was worried but decided to work on things that I normally did not have time for it.
I updated my photography business websites, done some web and graphic design work.  Job keeper helped me to pay the rent and other ongoing expenses.  I am so grateful that I am living in Australia.

After the Covid, I started photographing again.  The work I have done on my website, seemed working better than before and I get more people from Google search.  I am so glad that I have SEO skills to work on my webiste.

I achieved the Associate level of the Portrait Masters this year which I have been working for last 3 years and it was one of my goals this year.

2020 is finishing now. Despite of Covid, it was the best year in my business. 

This is because of my clients and people who support me, my friends and my family.

I am so grateful. Thank you so much for all your support and wishing all the best for year 2021.

#50over50project by #sumicophotography
Keiko Age

#50over50project by #sumicophotography 
Keiko  Age:60

In Japan, 60th is a special birthday called Kanreki. Traditionally the person who turned to 60th wears a red jacket. Keiko decided to wear a red bikini for her 60th birthday photo shoot and trained her body to be the best condition.  She is amazing to achieve her goal. She just looks stunning in it.

I love my clients to tell me what they want in their photo shoot and capture the moments.
Keiko loved the results and so I did. 

#hairmakeupartist @jezabelartistry 
#photographer @sumicophotography

#50over50project by #sumicophotography
Keiko
Age

#50over50project by #sumicophotography
Keiko 
Age 60
The first one is one of Keiko’s favourite. She looks like a covergirl in Japanese magazine. First shot, I used a black ribbon for her waist and the second shot, changed lighter colour belt to match with the hat and green and cream background. 

I love this orange dress on her.  I purchased this dress from the  boutique called @jaypask on Tedder Avenue in Main Beach near my studio. They have beautiful dresses. 
The light coloured belt is from another boutique called @lababa_ .  Lababa is a great shop on Tedder. I love their outfits and I have some dresses in my personal and studio wardrobes.
Please have a look at those and other boutiques on Tedder Avenue. 
I love styling my clients and I can also arrange professional stylists at extra cost if you wish.

#hairandmakeup @jezabelartistry 
#photographer @sumicophotography 

If you are interested in portrait session with me, please visit my website. I also offer personalized gift card voucher designed just for someone special.


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