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PARENTS’ PERSPECTIVE
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Having two young girls who love a sport dominated by boys, I wanted to show them the confidence and power that comes from being a female within the sport.
I love their portraits. They capture the innocence and confidence of Mia and Indie, as well as their personality.
Cricket is something my daughters share and learn from their dad. It gives them so much joy. My husband was super proud when he saw the artwork as it is a little part of him in them as well.
Nicole, Mia and Indie’s mum.
Gymnastics is a huge part of what makes Tatum who she is. She loves the challenge involved in perfecting a skill and the satisfaction she feels when she knows that she’s finally mastered it. There has not been a day since she started that she hasn’t wanted to be doing it.
I love that her portraits capture her as she is — talented, strong, determined and passionate about what she loves doing.
Lorelle, Tatum’s mum.
Kenz’s portraits capture our daughter’s strong and determined personality, and her love for basketball perfectly.
Rachel, Mekenzie’s mum.
How was 2020 for Em? Like a roller coaster. The excitement of dance trips planned became such disappointment when they got cancelled due to COVID. Her lifeline of dancing stopped, schooling was difficult at home. She has struggled immensely to get back into life as she knew it. I wanted her to have this session to show her how strong and amazing she is.
She was so nervous on the day she nearly pulled out of the shoot, but Marina’s response was so comforting, it put Em at ease.
We love her photos. These art pieces are something she will have forever to remind her of the resilience she proved to have in 2020 to get through the year with her head just above water.
Mel, Emily’s mum.
Fencing is Mayuri’s passion. It teaches her values, discipline, respect and teamwork. And it allows her to connect with people of different cultures.
She works hard on perfecting her technical and tactical skills, and has had to sacrifice social interactions to be number one in her country and represent Australia.
When I see her portraits I think, ‘Hey, that’s my girl.’ They make me feel that all that blood, sweat and tears over the years from the family is worth it.
Lavinia, Mayuri’s mum.
Lauren (karateka), Sarah (climber).
Both portraits show strong, healthy, determined girls. It is important to me that my daughters can see themselves that way to remain like that.
Having inner strength, persistent minds and healthy bodies will help them live life throughout the good and the bad times.
