Because it’s time for you to be…
Seen
Heard
Honoured
The 23 Project is a portrait series that provides a unique opportunity to explore your inner world authentically. We uncover what the true essence of being a woman means to you, including aging with grace and beauty and embracing your curves, softness and beautiful imperfections.
The 23 – A Magazine To Inspire
At the end of this project, I will feature every woman’s story and select a handful of age-appropriate soulful portraits in a stunning magazine. This magazine will be gifted to tweens and teenagers across the community, inspiring them with stories of 23 amazing women.
The Vision
To inspire young minds to pursue their dreams, foster resilience and compassion, and empower the women participating in The 23 Project.
Are you ready to celebrate who you are and inspire others in the process through the art of photography and storytelling?
*Space is limited to 23 women only. Only 8 spots are left.*
Your story told beautifully
Your elevated photo session
The session is a guided exploration of self in a safe, supportive space to help you connect with your innermost beauty.
No shoot-and-burn experiences or “quicky” portrait sessions but abundant time to nurture, explore and re-connect with your soul.
Because raw, pure beauty comes from within, and when you connect with yourself, your outside appearance reflects the essence of who you are.
Nobody needs to allow you to take time to fill your own bucket. It is YOU who decides that now is the right time.
Make yourself a real priority.
What it means to be part of The 23 Project
Showcase your beauty on your walls proudly.
Be honest. How many photos do you have that will never see the light of day, whether as a framed print, artistic canvas or heirloom album? Cherish your photos and display them proudly because you deserve to smile every time you see them.
The 23 Portrait Project offers you a unique portrait session through a pampering model-for-a-day experience, self-discovery journey, and moments of beautiful acceptance. Plus, you will have a beautiful print to display on your walls and a magazine as a keepsake.
Take advantage of this project and embrace your beauty, both inside and out.
Same day transformations
Our Journey Together
Connect
Your beautiful story unfolds from here. We’ll start with a call to answer any questions you may have so you feel completely at ease and enjoy every moment of being part of The 23 Project.
Vision
I’ll send over a questionnaire to set the tone and mood of your photo session, and then we’ll collaborate to bring your incredible vision to life.
Through email or by phone, we’ll finalize your wardrobe, sets, and props, along with your hair and makeup style.
Professional Hair & Makeup
On the day of your photo session, you’ll meet your professional hair and makeup artist. She will work with you to create the look we are going for, whether minimalist or full-on glamorous.
Photo Session Day
During your session, I will coach you on poses and facial expressions that flatter and empower you. You know yourself best, so we will work together to bring out your beautiful personality.
Tip: You will look amazing, so plan to go out afterwards with your loved ones.
Photo Reveal
We will meet in person for your reveal session approximately three weeks after your session. During the session you’ll be able to choose your favourite image that’s included with your session fee.
If you would like to add on other keepsakes, I’ll share options with you that include boutique albums, prints and canvases.
One Complimentary Fine Art Print
By joining this project, you will receive a complimentary 8″ x 10″ fine art print ($200 value), as well as the corresponding digital file of that photo.
However, if you wish to purchase additional photos, you can apply the $200 credit towards those products.
Inclusion in Photo Magazine
At the end of the project, I’ll select some of your soulful, age-appropriate portraits to be featured with your story in The 23 Project Magazine, and you will receive a complimentary copy of it.
Pricing for this experience is $489+GST.
Who can join The 23 Project?
This is for the visionary woman who wants to fill her own bucket, while uplifting others through her story, of joy, hardship, connection and love. She cherishes everything that makes her who she is including her background, culture, skin tone, size, etc.
Open to everyone who identifies as a woman.
Together, let’s make your story KNOWN.
“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.”
~ Oprah WinfreyYou have come through so much.
Get ready to celebrate your unique journey, share your wisdom, pain, and joy, and step into your best years yet.
Because it’s time to pause, reflect, reconnect with yourself and, most importantly, accept yourself just the way you are.
Why working together
Hi, I’m Claudia!
So nice to meet you.
I am a portrait photographer based in Calgary, Alberta, who helps women reconnect with their deepest selves, so they feel courageous, beautiful and comfortable in their bodies.
I’m a native Romanian with a dash of Hungarian, calling Canada my home now. If you think I’m French, Russian or Italian because of my accent, you are not alone. I get that a lot!
My childhood was peppered with lots of “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” about women, some outright spoken, others infused in underlying context.
As time passed, I realized that these beliefs no longer serve me, and I began my journey of self-discovery, which included reflecting, accepting and learning how to love myself. It’s been a slow and hard road, but the rewards are unmeasurable.
Each photo session I craft is a transformational experience meant to shift your perspective from dreading the photo shoot to being excited about it. Plus, I take the time to get to know you, so your photo session is as unique as you are.
It’s time to love yourself
Join The 23 Project.
Est. in 2023
Be one of the 23 women.
Note: You’ll be asked to sign a model release allowing me to use your photos, including the “Before” shot, for the magazine, marketing, and social media. Your photos and interview will be featured on the website, social media, and in the final magazine, with select questionnaire responses included to help share your story.
The Nitty-Gritty
What is the fee for this experience?
The sitting fee for for this elevated portrait session is only $489 + GST.
Where are the sessions taking place?
Photo sessions are done at our studio in Calgary.
When are the sessions booked?
The project runs until December 2023. Sessions are booked during the week, Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Help! I have no outfits!
Not to worry – I am here to help you all the way through.
At our phone consultation we’ll talk about all your options.