Ready to Celebrate Your Next Chapter?

Celebrate YOU & Help Raise Funds for a Worthy Cause

Thank you for applying to be part of the uplifting project

Uplifting: A Celebration of Women is a portrait photography book project bringing women together to share their stories and stand in support of those affected by breast cancer.

The UPLIFTING book project is open to all women, not just those who have been affected by breast cancer.

We are so glad YOU have decided to be part of this Movement!

Your UPLIFTING photoshoot is the PERFECT opportunity to celebrate your journey and feel EMPOWERED and at the same time support a worthy cause.

Past sessions have supported charities like the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A contribution of $50 will be made to a breast cancer charity from your $195 participation fee.

Over $16,500 has been raised for NBCF so far! We are so proud of this achievement.

A PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE BACKED BY YEARS OF TRUST, IMPACT & EXPERIENCE

✅ Award winning female photographer, Murielle Sassine

✅ Over 500 combined 5 star reviews

✅ 3 books published worldwide

✅ Over $16,500 raised for breast cancer 

✅ Over 1,000 women photographed

Taking part in this exclusive photo session will feature in the next edition of our EXCLUSIVE BOOK ‘Uplifting. A celebration of Women’ showcasing other amazing women JUST LIKE YOU.

If you have been touched by breast cancer, you will also have the opportunity to share your story alongside your portrait in the book.

You will also be personally invited to our book launch party celebrating the release of the  book that you will feature in. (Check out the photos from our previous book launch below).

Every woman who walks through our studio door — every shape, every story — leaves feeling SEEN.

10 REASONS WOMEN LOVE BEING PART OF THE UPLIFTING PROJECT

1 – Feel confident, beautiful and celebrated again

2 – Enjoy a luxury photography experience designed just for women

3 – Be fully guided with flattering posing and lighting

4 – Professional hair & makeup available for a full glow-up experience

5 – Step outside your comfort zone and do something empowering for yourself

6 – Celebrate your story, strength and journey through stunning portraits

7 – Create timeless images for yourself and your loved ones

8 – Connect with a supportive community of inspiring women

9 – Opportunity to be featured in the Uplifting: A Celebration of Women book 1 -project

10 – Be part of a meaningful movement helping support breast cancer awareness

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

✨ Quick phone chat with our bookings manager Iclem

✨ Learn more about the photography experience 

✨ Choose a suitable date

✨ We can book you in with our own hair & makeup team (or choose your own)

✨ Enjoy a fully guided portrait session with Murielle

✨ Opportunity to purchase your favourite images 

✨ Feature in the next volume of ‘Uplifting. A Celebration of Women’

Our boutique Studio located in Bossley Park, Western Sydney.

BookS Available Now!

Uplifting: A Celebration of Women Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are now available worldwide on Amazon, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and other major retailers.

With every book sold, proceeds support breast cancer research and related charities.

This project was created not only to raise awareness, but to celebrate, uplift and empower women and together, we’ve already contributed over $16,500!

A heartfelt thank you to every incredible woman who has been part of this journey.

Checkout images from the LATEST Book Launch
Held at Revy, Doltone House. Jones Bay Wharf.
This event is sponsored by the leadhership network

Meet Your Photographer

Hi, I’m Murielle!

I am the founder of VIVID Photography & Imaging in Sydney. I am also an award-winning fine art photographer specialising in editorial work and contemporary portraiture for women, couples, families and business brands.

With more than 27 years experience, I am renowned for timeless, high quality imagery, attention to detail and exceptional service.

My work has been featured in various publications. My clients include celebrities and politicians and I regularly give back to the community by volunteering services to charities including the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Beyond Blue and the Starlight Foundation.

I look forward to having a lot of fun and creating the most gorgeous portraits for you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Secure your exclusive womens’ session with a $195 participation fee. $50 from your participation fee contributes to breast cancer initiatives.
  • Enjoy a unique, fun, guided portrait session with Murielle

  • Return to view your photographs

  • Choose whether you would like to purchase portraits

To take part in the project, a $195 participation fee (session reservation deposit) is required at the time of booking.

This participation fee secures your place in the project and supports the delivery and coordination of the overall experience. (This session fee is normally $295).

As part of your participation, this includes:

• A charitable contribution of $50 supporting the project’s giving initiative
• Project coordination and administration

The participation fee is non-transferable and non-refundable, as it secures one of a limited number of project sessions.

Photography Sessions will take place in Murielle’s lovely studio located in Bossley Park, Western Sydney.

Please allow approximately 1 to 2 hours for your photography session.

No. This project is open to women from all walks of life. Murielle is looking to photograph women of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds who would love to be part of this special project.

Yes. Family members are welcome to be included. Please let Murielle know in advance who you would like to bring so we can plan the session accordingly.

Participation in the project and your portrait session are not conditional on purchasing photographs.

If you already know that you would prefer not to purchase photographs but would still like to support the project, please let us know when applying. We can arrange a shorter participation session so that you can still be part of the project while allowing us to dedicate longer portrait sessions to participants who are interested in the full portrait experience.

We welcome pricing questions before booking and are happy to explain the available portrait products, collections and starting prices so you can decide whether the experience is right for you.

Many women do choose to purchase because they love their portraits!

After your viewing appointment you are welcome to purchase portraits. Portrait products begin from $795, and many women choose to invest more depending on what they would love to take home.

Yes. We can offer payment plans on eligible larger orders. We have different options to suit everyone.

Every woman has her own unique style, so we recommend bringing approximately 6 to 8 outfit options to your session.

Murielle will help guide you with styling on the day, and either Iclem or Murielle can also discuss clothing ideas with you beforehand.

For inspiration, you can explore our website or visit Instagram at @muriellesassine.

Murielle recommends arriving camera-ready with your hair styled and makeup professionally done if possible, as this can make a big difference to the finished result.

Professional hair and makeup is not included in the session.

You are welcome to use your own preferred hair and makeup artist, or use our professional team. We can happily arrange your booking for you so it’s super easy! 

Women who proceed with the full portrait experience and purchase their images will be included with a dedicated portrait page in the book.

To maintain a consistent and elegant design throughout the publication, the final image used on your page will be selected by the graphic designer from your purchased portraits.

Women who choose to participate through donation alone will be acknowledged in the contributors section at the back of the book.

Many women feel this way, so please don’t worry — you are not alone. Murielle has over 27 years of experience photographing women and will guide you gently throughout the entire session, including posing, expression and posture, so you always know exactly what to do. The session is designed to be relaxed and supportive, allowing you to feel comfortable while beautiful, natural portraits are created.

Meet our wonderful studio bookings manager Iclem Senol. Once we have received your application, Iclem will phone you and go through all the details with you and answer any questions about your session. She will help organise your booking with Murielle at a day and time to suit you.

OVER 300 5 STAR REVIEWS

Susana Ramos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Murielle !! Can’t thank you enough for the experience !! Your energy ..your skills ..you made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera !! And the few pics I got to see where amazing .. you are an amazing photographer!! …Looking forward to seeing the end result ..and thank you for doing this and honouring breast cancer survivors and anyone that has been touched by it.

Maha Joma ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
What a wonderful and fun experience spending the afternoon with Murielle. It was so lovely to meet you and thank you for your amazing energy and dedication to capturing a great shot. I look forward to seeing the proofs and I can’t praise your professionalism enough.

Tania Batten ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Murielle is excellent at making you feel comfortable and gorgeous. Her shoot is like visiting a dear friend in her home and sharing a chat and listening to music while getting down to business! Cant wait to see the photos as what I have seen was impressive and looked like me but much better!

Diane Albrecht ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
What a fabulous time I had getting my photo taken. Murielle not only made it so easy and so natural….she made it so much fun too. When I viewed my photos…Wow!!! I couldn’t believe it was me. Thanks Murielle.

Tracy Jira ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
I was scared before I got there but as soon as I walked into the studio I felt a calm in which helped me a lot. Murielle was so much fun and made my photo shoot so special. Thank you Murielle for making feel like a queen!

Odessa Grajo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
I was so nervous at the start and dont know what I was really expecting . Murielle did her best to calm my nerves and made me feel like a STAR . It was an awesome experience for me and hardwork for Murielle in making the photshoot smooth, fun and worth remembering. Cant wait for my lovely photos!

Lyn Doering ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
How much fun today was spending time with Murielle, and who knew a photo shoot would be filled with fun filled laughter, acting and dancing. Such a great experience. I felt so confident and relaxed. Thanks for a great shoot and the privilege to be a part of this great project. Can’t wait to see our creations. God bless Lyn

Sarah Marlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Such a pro at making you feel at ease.So much more fun and relaxed than I expected. Thanks for a great shoot Murielle! Can’t wait to see my photos.

Simone Zaia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
What a beautifully uplifting and memorable time was had today with the extraordinarily talented and hilariously funny Murielle. Thank you for the gift of your beautiful spirit and dedicated time helping to bring out the best in me and for helping restore my self confidence and sense of hope. I will be forever grateful.

Silvia Cerbelli ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Murielle I can’t thank you enough for the amazing photos you took of me. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable in front of the camera…. What a wonderful experience! Thank you …Thank you… Thank you!!! 

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