Six years ago, I joined Studio Republic after a long career in retail management and quickly realised I'd found something incredibly special: a place where I could be myself, do work I genuinely love, and help create life-changing experiences for others.

One of the greatest privileges of my role is leading an incredibly talented team of passionate, creative women who care deeply about every person who walks through our doors.

Over the years, I've watched thousands of people arrive feeling nervous, unsure of themselves, or convinced they're "not photogenic", only to leave standing a little taller and seeing themselves in a whole new light.

I often describe our clients as butterflies in a cocoon. Sometimes they arrive not fully seeing their own beauty, strength or worth. Then something shifts and they spread their wings and fly.