Body Love Experience:

Microcosm

 

SIGN UPS CLOSED

Sunday, August 20th, 2023, 12pm - 4pm

Celebrate with us through portrait photography, style, food, and connection as we capture you in this singular moment in time.

There are 8 spots available for this experience.

$575 due at booking

Email amanda@mendstyledesign.com for 3-4 payment plan

 

About the experience

This is a half day mini-retreat in Cincinnati, Ohio (Walnut Hills) to tap into who you are at your core - your personality, your energy, and your vessel (your body). It is an intimate celebration of YOU and all people of all bodies, shapes, color, sizes, and ages. This event’s theme - Microcosm - will be a stylized, artistic shoot that will capture you in two themed oversized worlds.

At the event you will experience:

  • 20 minute individual boudouir-esque portrait session - think more sophisticated, subtle, and less seductive;)

  • 20 minute shared group portrait experience with a community of kind people experiencing the same moment and similar emotions as you

  • Self-care stations to relax, connect with other participants, and access intuitive readings and consults.

  • A healing experience - seeing yourself in a way you may never have seen yourself before. Shedding literal layers and exposing yourself at your most vulnerable in safe, supportive environment.

Sign ups close August 7th at 11:59 pm to ensure time to order & receive underwear sets

 

What you receive

  • 15-20 stylized, self-love portraits of yourself in two unique artistic sets from Bird and Rose Photography and Kayla Marie Media + access to communal group photos (pending group permission)

  • PLUS additional photos of yourself in a group photo of other participants

  • Mini style + aura consult

  • Donation based tarot readings with Conscious Seed

  • Underwear set from size inclusive, body neutral brand Hey Mavens

  • Makeup application in set theme by Christine Rice Beauty

  • Light lunch, snacks, and drinks to celebrate and get to know your fellow humans

  • Gift set including a Mend tote bag, gorgeous jewels from Sidney Cherie Studio, plant-dyed luxe scrunchies, art prints by Frances Cannon, aura color deck, and more surprises currently being finalized!

  • A pretty f’ing cool communal experience where you get to laugh, heal, and enjoy the presence of other people who are experiencing similar emotions as you.

A value of $1500.00, priced at $575.00

How would it feel to capture this moment in time with freedom & intention?

Pretty good, right? I partnered with Katie of Bird and Rose to capture how stunning you are - now. Because none of us are before and after’s. Ever.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in two photoshoots in my most vulnerable state. I was nervous, scared, and worried about what I would think about myself… and what other people might think.

And then magic happened. After those first awkward moments of shedding our clothing, all of those insecurities slipped away. It was incredibly healing to be present the moment, accepting myself and accepting the humans around me. We celebrated the stillness of just being who we are at our core. No judgement, no nitpicking - just laughing, being playful, and soaking in the joy of spending time together. And now I’ve curated this offering to share that experience with you.

The Process

Step 1: Book your spot
Sign up for the event using the button below and fill out the intake form. We have a few questions for you including information about your measurements to recommend the best underwear set for you.

Step 2: Follow up details
You will receive a follow up email with:

  • Your recommended underwear sizing.

  • The details of what time to arrive and what to wear/bring.

Step 3: Event Day!
Today’s the day!

  • When you arrive, you’ll receive your itinerary and get you settled into the space.

  • You can opt to receive small makeup touchups (blush, lip) and then you’ll have your shoot at the scheduled time.

  • In between your timeslots, you will have access to mini style consultations with Amanda, tarot with Conscious Seed, light lunch and snacks, connection with the other participants, and at the end, we’ll jump into a group photoshoot to celebrate our collective experience!

Step 4: After
Celebrate! Community has been cultivated, beautiful photos have been captured, we hope you stay connected with each other - that’s what has happened in the past. You will receive your photos electronically within three weeks.

 

A bit unsure? No worries - you might dig our experience if:

  • You have secretly always wanted gorgeous photos of yourself but felt embarrassed or too vain to book one (F**k vanity - it’s okay to want to be seen)

  • You have been on an acceptance journey with your body and yourself, and want to celebrate in a way that is meaningful

  • You are ready for a transformative, self-love experience in community with other beautiful souls

  • You want to see your beauty through someone else’s lens

  • You’re ready to shed the literal layers hiding you at your most vulnerable state in an intimate, healing, safe, and supportive environment

  • You’re curious about your personal energy, how people feel when they are around you, and your natural gifts (we’ll be exploring this in your 1:1 mini style and aura reading)

  • You are a mom, a soon-to-be-bride, or at a transition point in your life where you are ready to capture yourself in this moment

  • You appreciate art, style, and self-expression and might be looking for some tips or advice on bringing your style to the forefront

  • You are interested in meeting other badass, like-minded people to have a shared, healing, and joyous experience with – we promise lots of laughter and fun!

  • Testimonials

    The body love experience was really empowering. Getting vulnerable in this particular way with a group of women who I knew + making new friends was really amazing. It was such a supportive environment, and every detail was thought through. I loved being a part of it <3

    KRISTEN C.

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  • Testimonials

    I loved that the photoshoot brought us an instant connection that allowed us to see the beauty that others see in you. We are often our own harshest critic and investing in yourself, seeing yourself as the beautiful and unique woman you are through a lens can reinvigorate confidence and simply feeling good about yourself.

    BRITTANY C.

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  • Testimonials

    The Mend photoshoot was SO MUCH FUN! I was surprised how quickly I became comfortable being photographed in my undies, haha! It was liberating to share that vulnerable space with the other lovely participants. Amanda and Katie were both so warm and welcoming and made it easy to relax. It was a delightful experience. I’d highly recommend signing up for the body love photoshoot — I might even do it again!

    BETH P.

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  • Testimonials

    Although there were a lot of nerves to push through, I loved the photoshoot because it was such a sacred way to be vulnerable and have it captured so beautifully by a talented photographer. I felt really seen and considered and I loved having the ARQ set and color picked out for me! I still wear my set of underwear as a comfort on days I need extra oopmf because I just recall the community and energy of the day.

    MAGX

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Let’s be really real for a minute.

Self-love isn’t this picture perfect journey where you can just lean in and love yourself. It’s really f’ing hard and is a journey. I’ve created this experience as a powerful piece of your journey to help you tap into the healing power of a supportive community. My intention is to create a safe space - we will be kind, we will move at your pace, and you will leave with beautiful, respectful portraits.

You might be nervous and that’s okay. I was too. Katie of Bird and Rose and I are here to make you feel at ease and to encourage you through this. It takes a minute to warm up, but we have all the tips and tricks and some fun music to put you at ease.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. You can email me at amanda@mendstyledesign.com.