2026-09-25T05:29:50.791Z

I have just received my photos and I am so happy.I am so grateful to everyone who was involved – from the first call, to the prep, to the hair and make up, the photos (Kenzie you are amazing at what you do!), the viewing and everything in between that goes into getting the shots over to me.You have an amazing business and team and you all made me feel like I was your only client all along the way.Highly recommend SR - they are fab!

2026-09-22T23:56:48.069Z

I had the best experience considering how nervous I was to be in front of a camera. The team are wonderful and so lovely and made me feel right at home. Thank you for a great day!

2026-09-22T23:43:22.151Z

I just to say a Masdive thank you to the team at Studio Republik for there amazing support and the opportunity to have this experience. To Mel and Ella from the first time we met til the end you both were amazing. Mel from our first communications to the end you masw me comfortable and relaxed and nerves settled. Ella before during and after the photoshoot u were just as amazing. Coming from a DV situation and doing something for myself to regain me was the best decusion i have ever made so Thank you all again

2026-09-14T00:38:07.725Z

I arrived feeling nervous having considered not turning up. Were the clothes I chose to wear a bad choice, would I hate my photos?I wondered if the staff would see me as too old, too bulky, too anything to be able to make the photos show who I am inside. For a number of reasons my confidence was at a low point before turning up for these photos.I'd had photo shoots before where I'd done my hair and makeup and dressed the kids in their smartest gear, I threw together an outfit that 'fitted' at the time and went with the standard 'mug shot' type stance the photographer asked for. I was never happy with the reflection of me, the exhausted woman I see in those. The forced smile and holding back tears about how I felt about doing the photos at that time.But this time, was my time. I've just turned 60 less than a month ago. I am not going to be any younger so that window had gone. Why not treat myself to some selfcare, hair and makeup. Even if the photos were not what I liked, I could take advantage of the 'face and doo' and Hubby and I could go out for dinner afterwards. With this as a plan, I decided to enjoy the experience. Then, I arrived at the studio, nervous but doing okay. The few minutes wait were painful. I was doubting this and feeling it was the worst idea I had for a long while.Once in the chair Dani helped perfect a subtle transformation into the woman I feel I am - on the inside - from someone trapped that I know is in there but can't quite draw her out to sitting there before me in a mirror.Once infront of the camera, I was instantly and confidently engaging with Kenzi's energy. I didn't have to think, I followed her clear directions. She gave me encouragement, laughed with me and lifted my awkwardness into a fun relaxed afternoon giggle.When the shoot was over, my Hubby joined me to go through the photos, I'm not sure what either of us expected but - wow! My husband was wrapped as he saw the woman he married, confident and strong, vulnerable yet brave. I recognised the me I knew was inside of me - my face showing the me I understand, the person I hold space with and at times, hold tension with. It all seemed to come out in the photos. We both loved the majority of them. The ones we didn't choose were those that were similar to others or the expression was less emphasised than in another. We didn’t dislike any of them really. We and I mean both of us, would have taken all of them if that were possible.The photographs framed aspects of personality that helped me understand me! They showed my strengths and even some weaknesses - I love that. I actually saw my young self and my now mature self through this process and in the images.Was this process a place of vulnerability? Yes. Was it extreemly uncomfortable? Yes, I was out of my comfort zone at times. Was it fun? Definitely! Was it worth it? Absolutely!Yesterday 24 hours after the experience, I mixed with people I have never met. It was easier than it has been for a while - the real me was back, I was my confident, happy self. The interaction filled my bucket where for some time social gatherings have emptied me of emotional strength.My half day of selfcare gave me an opportunity to gather back self worth, confidence and a desire to build on from here.Thankyou to all who played a part in this process, I appreciate it very much.

2026-08-26T11:57:13.470Z

This was one of the best experiences I've ever had. From the get go Tiffany made me feel good about myself and helped me through picking my outfits and talking me through the initial self consciousness. She made me feel so excited for my session. On the day, Sarah was incredibly warm and welcoming and was a great hype woman as she did my hair and makeup. She made me feel comfortable and was open to my ideas and suggestions for what I wanted.Now into the actual shoot. Ella was incredible. She walked me through everything and it was so easy. The shots she got made me feel so so proud of myself and I got to see myself in a way that I never have.I'm so happy I had the confidence to go through with this experience and the team was so lovely and made me feel so at home. They cut through my nerves so easily.Thank you so much for this amazing experience, it meant the world to me to not just be who I am every day and to have a reminder that I am confident and beautiful.

2026-08-16T00:21:55.357Z

Self love is a decision you make on the days you feel beautiful, but more importantly, on the days you don't.I don't wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and love everything I see. A huge THANKYOU to Meaghan for my beautiful makeup, Bree for the amazing captured photos, Ashlyn and all the SR team the photos were nothing short of stunning & inspiring, and the whole team was so kind and welcoming, it really put my nerves at ease.Some days all I see are the loose skin, the cellulite, the stretch marks, the parts of me I'd rather hide.I tell myself I'm beautiful.I thank my body for carrying me this far.Confidence isn't something you magically wake up with one day.It's built in the tiny moments when you choose to speak to yourself with kindness instead of negativity.

2026-08-14T12:01:43.278Z

Studio republic are fantastic. The work they do for women to help them gain confidence and feel beautiful is incredible and so important 🤍

2026-08-14T05:21:13.331Z

Fabulous, just fabulous.These women are gifted and so very, very professional and empathetic.We felt in very safe and talented hands.I can’t wait to get the finished product and I am convinced they will be top shelf after the wizards of post production at Studio Republic work their magic.I recommend this business to anyone who is seeking family or individual photos including pet pics.I love, love, loved the experience.