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Sumico Photography

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 425 261 729

Address: 8B, 15 Tedder Avenue Main Beach 4217 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.sumicophotography.com.au

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25.01.2022 #50over50project No. 19 Christine Age: 73 Christine found my 50 over 50 project and asked her daughter Helen to be part of it and they both decided participated in this project.... I love taking photos of mother and her adult daughters. I wanted to get the photos done with my mother and sister before my mother passed away but I could not have them. So I love doing this to other mother & daughters - something I could not get but it is nice to do it for someone else. It is a kind of healing for me. I shared Helen, Christine's daughter's video and photos already. Three of us had fun together. It is beautiful to see their love to each other. Christine is very fit, active and very supportive. Here is Christine's video and story; I am a mother of 4 children, a grandmother of 12 cherubs and a sister to 10 brothers and sisters. I enjoy the simple life, supporting my family and friends with food, wine and good, long chats. I like to keep busy and to keep fit. Riding my bike is a time to create some downtime just for me. Life at my age is great. I have nothing to prove. Here I am! ___________________________________________________________ Hair styling by Jo of ettestudio_ Makeup by Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast Photography by me Sumico Photography If you are interested in participating 50 over 50 project, then please visit my website. You will be welcomed doing this with your mother, your siter, your friends or just for yourself. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

25.01.2022 Rachel in #versace dress and #yslheels I was excited when she showed me her dress and shoes! Tried to show the YSL heel in the second shot. It was Rachels headshots and branding photos. I added fashion flare for this outfits. ... #hairandmakeupartist @jezabelartistry #photographer @sumicophotography @ Gold Coast, Queensland

25.01.2022 Its not how you look, its how you feel that matters - Mell Balment I had opportunities to capture this incredible woman, Mell Balment recently. First, the next day of her last chemotherapy, I wanted to photograph her in an orange dress with orange flowers. At the second time, in my Main Beach studio with studio lighting and outdoor. I believe that her story will inspire many women. ... "Hi, Im Mell Balment. This week, I have finished my chemo treatments. And for me what I want to share with you today was my perspective of how I have gotten through in particular about losing my hair. In the early days, just as it was about, it started to fall out, I wasnt comfortable, I wasnt happy, I was actually quite afraid of what I would look like. Like most of us, we all have a hang ups to how we look and mine was about my face, particularly my jaw and my teeth. And I cried a fair bit at the first week when it fell out and I cannot imagine how it would be like for women would have long hair because I already had a pixy short cut. However, what for me transpired as I accepted more around what I am looking like is what people are seeing, I stop trying to be like I was before chemo started. I started embrace this! realness who I am. Now I get I am lucky apparently, I have a very even beautiful shaped head. You never know what you are gonna be like without it. I also embraced the creativity and the realness of being me. And I found more I showed up even in winter without any scarves, more people would talk to me and more people felt comfortable to approach me. And I hope that anybody who is going through any self-esteem issues with regards to how they look, how makes them feel, well remember, what you feel inside is not necessarily what people on the outside see. I today, all made up, I got my false eye lashes on, but I am really comfortable as well being completely naked without any foundation, no makeup and Ive actually grown through it to the next level of comfort any time to go down to the shops, be ok with how I look, no hair. So I hope this maybe helps you recognise sometimes we are hard on ourselves what we think we should look like, or how you want to be, and some things are beyond our control. Hopefully I may be inspired you and to be a bit more creative, and bringing out some girly stuff, or if you are a man, just adopt and embrace who you are, because the life is going to send us a curve ball and we accepted, the life is just much easier to get through whats important and thats our health to getting through the journeys and challenges the life is sending us. It is not about how you look but about how we feel. I think you are beautiful." Thank you, Mell Balment Mell's website is; https://mellb.com/ Photography & Video editing by Sumiko Eyears, Sumico Photography https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/ Behind the scene by Leon Eyears Music: Gerson Lopes

23.01.2022 #branding photoshoot for Sally and Martyn of International Institute Of Coaching The first photo of Sally is my favourite shot of Sally from the session. It is more like portrait style shot - showing her personality. Sally and Martyn are very supportive. They took lots of behind the scene photos and videos for me to use for my marketing. They tag me and mention my name when they use images in social media - incredible support I have received since we worked together. I wond...ered how much support they provide to their clients considering they support me. I am not their clients. They are my clients. I am sure that they support and look after their clients so well for sure. I am so grateful that I am building wonderful business relationship with Sally and Martyn. Thank you

22.01.2022 Bronze award photos in Teen portrait category of @theportraitmasters Thanks to my beautiful clients and my hair and makeup team. I became an associate of this worldwide award and accreditation program by @suebrycephotographer ... Thank you to Sue and her team and judges. I am so proud and happy with my achievement.

21.01.2022 Angie was the second girl of my 20 under 20 project. When I photographed her, she said that she was planning to release her single later this year and she did! It is wonderful to see her pursuing her dream. Today her first single was released. ... Congratulations, Angie! Please support this young artist. https://ditto.fm/lil-community https://youtube.com/channel/UCYWwIYsJCUuh_SAaJW1cdAw Angie's Facebook page: Angie Grace - Singer/Songwriter

19.01.2022 Here is another branding shots of Martyn and Sally of International Institute Of Coaching We went to the Spit in Main Beach to capture Martyn in his #ferrari I love taking photos with car and motorbikes. Love the metallics look. I also love the photo of Sally and Martyn at Marina Mirage.... My studio is located in Main Beach so there are many wonderful locations nearby. See more

18.01.2022 Faizey's branding photos for her new business. I know Faizey personally and she is one of the most kind persons whom I know. We had a fun together lots of laughter during her session. Faizey is also a consultant of LeReve.... https://www.facebook.com/faizeygreaveslereve For headshots and branding photos, my professional hair and makeup team provide natural looking hair and makeup. Hair and makeup for Faizey: Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast If you like to update your headshots, or branding photos, please contact me via messenger or visit my website; https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/business-portraits-he/

18.01.2022 #50over50project Jeanne and Glenda On Saturday, I photographed these beautiful sisters - Jeanne and Glenda. This photo shoot is a gift from Jeanne to Glenda who turned 50 in August. What a lovely gift to younger sister.... We did glamourous photo shoots in long dresses as well and they are gorgeous. In this teaser, they are wearing stylish smart casual outfits. I cannot wait to sharing the photos and stories of them. Hair Styling by Jo, ettestudio_ Makeup by Nicole, Mobilebeautytoday They are sisters and I have done mother and daughter recently. You can do this with your mother, with your sister, with your friend, or just yourself. To apply for 50 over 50 project, please visit; https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

17.01.2022 #50over50project by #sumicophotography No. 19 Christine Age: 73 Here are some more photos of Christine. The first photo was her favourite photo from the session and I love it too. Blue colour is her favourite colour. The last photo was her in outfits she came for hair and makeup done. I love her in brown colours which compliments her hair colours, I think. There was a perfect wall for brown outfits around the corner of hair salon (they moved the location).... #hairstylist @josephine_keay of @ettestudio_ #makeupartist @jezabelartistry If you are interested in participating #50over50project, please visit my website.

17.01.2022 Bronze awarded portrait in family and group category of @theportraitmasters - international award and accreditation. This is one of the photos from #20under20project - teen portraits and mother can join. Daughter described this photo as dynasty. #hairstylist @josephine_keay of @ettestudio_ ... #makeupartist @jezabelartistry #photographer me @sumicophotography See more

17.01.2022 #50over50project by #sumicophotography Chapter 2, No. 11 Toni Lontis Toni is multi-talented entrepreneur. She host radio show, tv show and podcast, an author, and a speaker. She participated 50 over 50 project towards to the end of last year. She wanted to use photos for her branding so we had fun creating branding photos together. I added the logo after the shoot. She has been using the images that we created together and love seeing the contents in her posts and websites. ... tonilontis.com radiotoni.com #hairandmakeupartist Mobilebeautytoday #photographer me If you are interested in 50 over 50 project or personal branding photos, please visit my website. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

17.01.2022 Last week’s glam photo shoot for Peggy. She went through tough time this year, so she wanted to do something special for herself. The beautiful photos of her from this session will be coming soon. Hair and makeup by Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast... The photo shoot will be a great gift to yourself, friends or family.

16.01.2022 This article will be very inspiring. I cannot wait reading an article. The photo in the post was taken by me

16.01.2022 #bronze award portraits in teen category at @theportraitmasters My photography journey started later of my life. I learned how to use #dslr when I was 52, 6 years ago. I purchased online courses by @suebrycephotographer via Creative Live and later Sues own education program. I went to New Zealand to attend her workshop. It was the best investment. I am so proud that I am an associate of @theportraitmasters by Sue Bryce education. ... 1st photo @shannon_corbettt hair and makeup by @mobilebeautytoday The 2nd photo @3mp4th18.6 hair styling by @josephine_keay and makeup by @jezabelartistry Thank you to my clients and my team.

16.01.2022 #50over50project #birthdaygirls These two ladies who participated 50 over 50 chapter 1 and shared digital cards in 50 over 50 project VIP group (members are who have been photographed or will be photographed) It was nice going back to see the portraits of my clients. Each one of people whom I photographed are important to me and I clearly remembered their shoot. First photo is Ann. I talked her when she was in Zanzibar on her holiday. She is amazing and very active to try ...different things and enjoy her life. She is a wedding celebrant and an actor as well. When I photographed her, I was working in my living room with natural light only. The second photo is Susan. I photographed her in my first studio in Waterford. I started taking photos with a strobe as well. We went to nearby forest and she danced for me. All the memories come back when I see their photos and feel grateful that they were part of my journey. First photo @annrickettscelebrant #hairandmakeupartist @ritamakeupartist The second photo @kapoozies #hairandmakeupartist @emmachristinemakeupx I am running the second chapter of 50 over 50 project. If you are interested in this special campaign, please visit my website.

15.01.2022 These photos are also awarded bronze at @theportraitmasters 4th photo was in boudoir category, other photos are in contemporary portrait category. Thanks to my clients and hair and makeup artists. The first photo @mellbalment_quantum_healer ... 2nd photo @vicki.tate5591 Hair and makeup by @vanessabaratellahair 3rd photo @sallykerridgetemm 4th photo Helen #hairstylist @josephine_keay of @ettestudio_ #makeupartist @jezabelartistry I am an associate of #theportraitmasters and I am grateful

14.01.2022 Are you a woman over 50? Come and join me on an exciting adventure 50 OVER 50 photographic project chapter two! Our first 50 ladies have each had an amazing experience. 50 over 50 project celebrates the diversity, strength, beauty, essence and wisdom of women in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Im sure this chapter will fill as quickly as the first one, so contact me and I will send you the information pack with all the details of how you can get involved. Come and do ...something for you! Participants of 50 over 50 project receive special promotion. Please visit my website and fill in the form to apply. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/ Tag your fabulous friends over 50 or share this post Spread love for over 50 women!

13.01.2022 Celebrating my achievement The certification and the medal arrived from the States today. This is the first medal that I received in 58 years of my life. I worked so hard to reach the associate level of the Portrait Masters, an international award and accreditation. Thank you so much to Sue Bryce and her team. This recognition means a lot to me. I have been following and admiring Sue’s work since I learned how to use DSLR camera 6 years ago. My teacher at TAFE’s DSLR ph...otography course who is also a professional photographer with lots of experience told me about Sue. I signed up her online education and studied. I went her workshop in New Zealand 2 years ago was the best investment. Becoming an associate of the Portrait Masters lead by Sue Bryce means a lot to me. Year 2020 was a strange year. I could not work as a photographer for 3 months because of the CoVid. However, my business is doing well because of my clients and people who support me. Thank you to you all. This is a great Xmas gift for me. I am so grateful. See more

13.01.2022 Bronze awarded portrait in family and group category of @theportraitmasters - international award and accreditation. I reached associate level. #hairstylist @josephine_keay @ettestudio_ ... #makeup @mobilebeautytoday See more

12.01.2022 Sumiko Eyears, an Internationally accredited photographer of Sumico Photography. Associate of the Portrait Masters. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au

12.01.2022 #happybirthday Rhonda Rhonda was the second woman of my #50over50project chapter 1. I photographed her and Jo at her property. Rhonda wanted to have photos with her horse and I dressed up her with this big tulle skirt. Rhonda said to me that she is an introvert and wanted to do something so different to what she normally does. She said the experience has changed her life forever. She could come out of the shell and becoming more confident woman. It was my first time to unde...rstand the power of photography and what I can do for other women. It was an awakening experience for me. Happy Birthday to a special woman. #hairandmakeupartist @ritamakeupartist #photographer @sumicophotography

11.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all fathers!

11.01.2022 This is Nell, my beautiful client. From last November to March this year, I photographed her and her family 3 times altogether. I took this photo in her dining room. I set the backdrop and light set there. I love her very much so she does, I believe. She is a matriarch of her family, generous and loving person. She told me about her life stories, stories about her families, neighbors, friends, her travels, and arts that displayed in her home. I feel like I have known her fo...r a long time. When I took this photo, I wanted to submit to the award and I did. And this is awarded to Bronze at the Portrait Masters. #hairandmakeup Andrea King #photographer Sumico Photography

11.01.2022 #50over50project No. 20 Glenda Age: 50 Glenda turned to 50 in August this year. Jeanee, her sister organised this photo shoot to celebrate her 50th together long before her birthday. I organised her birthday gift card and finally I met this beautiful sisters one week before their photo shoot for pre consultation. They showed me beautiful outfits options. We had so much fun on the photo shoot day and I love the photos so much to capture beauty of each and together and love o...f each other. Here is Glenda's Story. As time has passed I see my life as a beautiful Puzzle that is not yet complete and I dont know what the whole picture will be until the end. But as I look back on my life (puzzle pieces) I can see I have learned valuable lessons from some experiences whether it be hard lessons or beautiful lessons. Sometimes I cant explain why things happened but need to just sit with It just did. I have always felt very blessed by having an incredibly loving and supportive family and friends and this stability is definitely what has helped me through many tough times including a divorce, moving to a different country away from all my family and friends and loss of a child (by far the hardest thing I have ever experienced and changed the course of my life forever). I count all the many blessing I do have, even the smallest things that can happen I now notice. My amazingly generous Sister Jeanee and my loving, caring Mum have been there for and with me through it all and I cannot express enough how much I love and appreciate them. This incredible 50th Birthday gift from Jeanne of having such a beautiful and fun Photoshoot with Sumiko made me realise I must love who I am flaws and all as we are all unique and should embrace that. ___________________________________________________________ Hair stylist: Jo of ettestudio_ Makeup Artist: Nicole of Mobilebeautytoday Video & Photography: Sumiko of Sumico Photography You can join 50 over 50 project with your siter, with your mother, with your freinds or enjoy it just yourself. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

10.01.2022 #50over50project by #sumicophotography Toni Lontis At the consultation, she said she normally gets photographs at one side because of her childhood congenital facial defect. I was looking at her and I asked her if it is ok for me to try to take some photos front on as what I saw was a beautiful woman as she is. She agreed. I loved the photos and so she did. I loved all the close up shots and front on. The second shot she closed her eyes - I felt her emotion - what she went... through and how she became and I thought so beautiful. Toni gave me a wonderful testimonial and I am grateful. What an amazing beautiful experience it was working with Sumiko! I have never been fond of photos and Sumikos skill in getting such beautiful shots in something Ive never experienced before. Just a slight movement here and a slight movement there and the perfect shot. Ive only trusted close family to take portrait shots but Im so glad I trusted Sumiko! I cant thank enough- Toni Lontis If you like to be part of the 50 over 50 project or interested in my portrait session, please visit my website. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

09.01.2022 This amazing tulle dress arrived today! I will start boudoir campaign soon and this dress will be a gorgeous one to try. Stay tuned

08.01.2022 I loooove these looks. Pant suits with scarf and sunglasses! #stylinginspo

08.01.2022 #50over50project - portraits of women over 50. Chapter 2, No. 22 Keiko Age: 59 Keiko is turning 60 in December. She created the body to wear bikinis. It is a bit hard to see and too quick but you can see how she trained her body expecially her back muscle from the beach shots (her sitting down). This is behind the scene video. Amazing photos of her are coming soon. ... After I met her, I thought that I should traing my body. (not happening yet) Very inspiring and amazing. My photography studio in Main Beach is located just a few blocks away from the beach. I offer both glam in the studio and outdoor including beach for portrait photo shoot. If you are interested in 50 over 50 project, visit my website. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

08.01.2022 #50over50project No. 21 Jeanee Age: 55 Jeanee booked 50 over 50 project portrait session for her sister Glenda and herself - to have fun together. I could see how much she cares and loves her sister and it was beautiful to see. ... The outfits they brought were all well harmonised together and I enjoyed thinking of matching outfits to backgrounds and love the outcomes. Here is stylish and beautiful Jeanee's story. Being over 50 has been quite liberating for me. I had no empty nest feelings when my two grown up children left home and I was excited to start the next chapter of my life with my darling husband of 36 years. Our home and time were now our own and we have made the most of it by travelling, we have seen amazing places both here in Australia and overseas. Our most recent and stand out amazing trip was a cruise in the Antarctic. We have taken up cycling which makes me feel very young again. We also have two very quirky miniature bull terriers who keep us amused and entertained. I have a deeper relationship with my son and my daughter now, I think it may be because I dont feel the pressures of good mothering. They are both well rounded, thoughtful, respectful, loving, have great sense of humours, support themselves and are liked by others. I am so very proud of them, they are my greatest achievements in my 55 years. I am very comfortable in my over 50 skin. __________________________________________________________ Hair stylist: Jo of ettestudio_ Makeup artist: Nicole of Mobilebeautytoday Video & Photography: Me Sumico Photography If you like to know more about 50 over 50 project, please visit my website. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/

07.01.2022 Angie, the second girl of my 20 under 20 project (teen portrait) released a new single in September in the Jimboomba Times. Angie's facebook page is; Angie Grace - Singer/Songwriter Support this talented young artist.

07.01.2022 Mell @quantum_coach_energy_healer with a punk rock star style. These photos are from the second shoot with her after orange outdoor shoot. I wanted to take photos of her with my studio lighting. My favourite shot was the first one which I used for the cover of her video. This is one of my favourite lighting setups at the moment to feature her beautiful and strong eyes. Her #beauty is just #breathtaking ... Mell did her #makeup #photos by me @sumicophotography #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor

07.01.2022 Thank you so much, Carol for your wonderful review. I am honoured to be your photographer for your first book

05.01.2022 Beautiful Mell. I took these photos a day after she completed her chemo therapy. I felt that I was meant to take her photos. Originally I planned to take portraits of a model at orange flower wall in nearby suburb and arranged hair and makeup artist. The day we planned rained and we decided to cancel the photoshoot. I made an orange dress for the shoot and look forward to do creative work. I was disappointed with the weather. Then I noticed that Mell commented my post about... orange dress. I was aware of her cancer journey. I asked her if she can be a model for me and she said yes and the day we set the shoot was a day after her last chemo therapy. Everything went smooth and the day of the shoot was a warm day. Mell did her makeup. I asked her if she can put the butterfly eyelashes that she was wearing at the function when I have met her for the first time. The dress that she was in the photos and all accessories were hers. The orange dress that I made was not the right shades of orange colour for her. I feel that I meant to take Mells photos in her life now and I love what I captured. She is absolutely beautiful, strong and inspirational. Thank you, Mell. See more

04.01.2022 When I was 52, I learned how to use DSLR from a professional photographer. He mentioned a photographer called Sue Bryce Photographer and how beautiful her works are. I searched her name and found her educational program in Creative Live. I purchased her course and I learned a lot from it. Then later she started her own education program, so I signed up for it. In 2018, I went to New Zealand to attend her workshop which changed my mindset and photography skills. She started... her awards and accreditation program and I kept submitting my work to get the accreditation. Yesterday, I got the results back and my 13 images were awarded Bronze and I earned the Associates status of the Portrait Masters. This is an international accreditation system. Earning Associate status was one of my goals that I have set this year and I am so proud that I have achieved it. When I saw my name on the Portrait Masters website, I cannot express how happy and proud of my achievement. I like to express my gratitude to Sue and her team of the education program, my hair and makeup teams, supportive family and friends and my wonderful clients. Next goal is reach to Master level. Here is the link to my profile in Sue Bryce education. https://suebryceeducation.com/profile/2201/sumiko-eyears/

04.01.2022 Authentic Japanese Culture experience and Photo shoot - Kimono de Gold Coast by Kimonoya Brisbane and Sumico Photography. Upgrade from Hakama Style to gorgeous Furisode Kimono. Different colours and patterns are available to hire from Kimonoya in Brisbane. Please visit Sumico Photography's website for details.

04.01.2022 I recently worked with Sally and Martyn of Insternational Institute of Coaching who help expert clients add 5 or 6-figures to their income. They set up the branding day for two of their clients and I took photos and designed their Facebook cover. Then I had a branding session with Sally and Martyn for their own branding. I love the outcomes. We did studio photo shoot first then went to Marina Mirage and the Spit where is not far from my photography studio.... I am capable of taking photos and designing the graphics such as Facebook cover, pull up banners, business cards and flyers using the photos that I have taken. If you need the photos for website, I can crop the specific size (extending the background, etc), and providing light weighted file size for fast download. Sally and Martyn's International Institute of Coaching Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/internationalinstituteofcoaching Thanks to Sally and Martyn for behind the scene photos and videos. If you are interested in headshots and branding photos taken, please send me a message or visit my website. https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/business-portraits-he/

04.01.2022 It was a fun morning with Heather and Jez - photographing Heather for her headshots. Since I saw her Heather, I wanted to photograph her because her stylish look. My dream came true this morning Thank you Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast for your great work. Heather looked like an actress

04.01.2022 #glamphotography Peggy This red dress is one of my latest studio wardrobes and a beautiful dress. Peggy looks stunning in the dress. #hairandmakeupartist Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast... #photographer me See more

04.01.2022 PEGGY Peggy’s glamour photo shoot by Sumico Photography. Peggy went through tough time this year. She wanted to do something special for her and chose to do photoshoot with me. She truly enjoyed it and it is showing in the results. All outfits are from my studio wardrobe. Peggy wanted to do classy look. I love all looks, just gorgeous. ... #hairandmakeupartist Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast #photographer me https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/creative-portraits-br/

03.01.2022 #50over50project by #sumicophotography Helen (left) and Christine (right), daughter and mother participants. They had hair and makeup together and taken photos individually and together in different outfits. This photo was their favourite together. It is great to see adults mother and daughter have girly time together. They are close and this experience will be very special memory for both of them, I believe. ... We have studio wardrobes which can be matched. If you are interested in 50 over 50 project, please apply from my website https://www.sumicophotography.com.au/50-over-50-project/ #hairstylist Jo from ettestudio_ #makeupartist Jezabel Artistry Gold Coast #photographer Sumico Photography

03.01.2022 The photo that I took made the magazine cover and other photos excluding the one with men were taken by me. Congratulations to Bec to be featured in the magazine