Main Beach Smiles 2020

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Are you tired of all the negativity and sadness in the world? Let’s do something about it Main Beach! Add your smile to an exciting photography project and inject a little positivity into our community… and beyond.

When was the last time you had a professional portrait taken? For some people, it was at their wedding…decades ago! Here’s an opportunity to spoil yourself with a beautiful, professional portrait while making a little difference in the world.

One Sunday every month will be ‘Smile Day’ at Main Beach. You’re invited to come to Sumico Photography Studio in Tedder Avenue for a 15 minute photo shoot to capture your smile and share it with the world.

Let’s start the new decade with smiles galore!

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I’m Sumiko Eyears, an International award winning photographer with a gorgeous little photography studio at 15 Tedder Ave. Maybe you’ve walked past it? Every day when I venture out into our community I’m greeted with smiles. Perhaps it’s because I’m always smiling that people smile back at me. This one little thing makes my heart sing and I feel happy. For me it’s such a natural thing to do. Maybe you feel the same?

Sadly, for many people it seems there is not much in their life to smile about. I’m sure you know that feeling when you’re not feeling the best and a stranger smiles at you. It instantly picks you up. You feel connected to another human, even if just for a moment. So I started thinking, let’s share OUR smiles Main Beach! If we can send enough smiles throughout 2020, then maybe we can make a different to one person… or to many!

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Men, women and children – everyone is welcome to participate in the project. It takes just 15 minutes for our professional photography session. You can make a time to have your smile portrait taken after breakfast in one of our lovely cafes. Bring someone special with you and each have your portrait taken, or get a group together and book your portrait times so you can enjoy a cuppa in between and talk about your experience.

You’re welcome to invite your spouse, your partner, family, friends – anyone can add their smile and be part of the project. Come with your sister, mother, daughter or best friend.

If you own a Main Beach business, book your whole team in to add their smiles then share the photos out on social media. Smiling businesses attract smiling customers and we would all love more of those!

The aim is simply to bring more happiness to people throughout 2020. You will also be helping bring smiles to sick children and their families through Children’s Hospital Foundation. Read on to see how we do that.

Oh and remember, when you smile, YOU feel better too, so that’s a bonus.

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First things first – you need to register your interest in being a part of Main Beach Smiles 2020. You can do that by filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Next, I’ll send you my calendar of dates and times. It will always be on a Sunday and each session will take 15 minutes. If you want to bring someone with you, just book back to back sessions then catch up at one of the lovely Main Beach cafes afterwards!

On the day of the shoot, you’ll arrive at my lovely studio at 15 Tedder Avenue. It’s up to you what you wear and how you want to have your hair and makeup. My suggestion is to keep it natural and simple, or maybe no makeup at all – just come as you are. Your portrait will be in black and white, so it’s not about what you’re wearing, it’s ALL about your smile.

We’ll have a quick chat about what makes you smile, what you’re grateful for and the reason you want to take part in the project. Your words will be added to your smile portrait and may just bring a smile to someone who reads it.

Then I’ll take a few portraits of you and your beautiful smile. And by the way, I believe EVERYONE’S smile is beautiful! You’ll be able to select which photograph you like best. I know you’ll love them! Within a couple of days you’ll receive your stunning black and white digital portrait by email.

You can then share your fabulous portrait online with friends and family, maybe use it as your new profile photo or have it printed and framed as a special memento or gift.

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Main Beach Smiles 2020 by Sumico Photography

For a beautiful, professional black and white portrait as part of Main Beach Smiles 2020 it’s just $99 per person. The total value is over $375.

$10 from every portrait will be donated to Children’s Hospital Foundation to bring some smiles to sick children in 2020.

What you receive:

One high resolution, digital, black and white photo you can email straight away to family and friends or use on your social media or in your business.
A $100 gift voucher you can use at your next portrait or headshot session.
An invitation to join the Main Beach Smiles 2020 Facebook group where you can connect with our community of happy, smiling people of Main Beach.
If you like more than one of the photos from your session, you can purchase extra digital images for $99 each. (Special promotion price, value at $220)

Please come and join our celebration of smiles by adding your Gold Coast grin to the world. Tell your friends and family to add theirs too.

Let’s see how many smiles we can bring in 2020.

Register your interest here.

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Sumico Photography Tedder Avenue, Gold Coast

Sumico Photography Studio Main Beach, Gold Coast

Address: 8B (upstairs), 15 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach

Mobile: 0425 261 729

Email: sumi@sumicophotography.com.au

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I’m so excited to welcome you to Sumico Photography Studio at Main Beach on the Gold Coast. The area offers so many opportunities for beautiful photos.
In the studio we capture stunning portraits with professional backdrops and lighting.
The nearby park or beach offers a more relaxed environment for fun, spontaneous, casual portraits, while Tedder Street is known for its stylish, trendy cafes. Imagine a lifestyle photo of you sipping a latte!

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I grew up in Fukuoka, Japan and have been living an Australian life since 1990.

I started photography later in life and am loving it! I am passionate about photography. I want to empower my clients, boost their confidence and bring positivity to the world through my camera lens. It’s such an honour to be a part of someone’s life – to capture special moments when they are truly shining.

In October 2019 I opened my photography studio in Tedder Avenue, Main Beach on the Gold Coast. I love where my studio is located – right in the heart of a vibrant community and surrounded by such beauty.

I also love smiling and receiving a smile back from my family, friends, even people on the street who often compliment me on my big smile. It’s a universal language that breaks down the barriers between people. I believe in the power of smiles to make people happy.

My aim with this project is to capture as many smiles as possible. I look forward to welcoming you to my studio to capture your beautiful smile.

Portrait Masters Bronze Awards 2018