It’s Your Time to Shine: Celebrate, Elevate & Own Your Story
WISE WOMEN 2025
A Legacy of Empowerment
Following the success of the 50 & Wiser Project and Wise Women 2024, we are thrilled to introduce Wise Women 2025.
This exclusive project is limited to 40 remarkable women aged 40 and over, offering a rare opportunity to celebrate
your strength, courage, and the journey that shaped you through a powerful portrait experience, plus a feature in the
Wise Women 2025 Online or Special Edition Printed Magazine.
BE PART OF SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY
Every woman has a story. A journey. A legacy worth capturing. Wise Women 2025 isn’t just a photoshoot.
It’s a movement.
Whether for personal legacy or professional branding, this is your chance to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Be seen
Be celebrated
Be part of something bigger
For too long, the spotlight has been reserved for the “notable” or the “famous.” But true inspiration is found in the women we walk past every day. Your friend, your sister, your mother, maybe even the woman standing next to you at the coffee shop.
That’s why Wise Women 2025 isn’t about status. It’s about celebrating the everyday women who are extraordinary in their own right.
This year, we’re turning Wise Women into something bigger. A magazine and a movement. Because every woman deserves to be seen, celebrated, and have her story told.
Join us in Wise Women 2025. Your story matters.
What Wise Women 2025 Offers ⬇️
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FOR YOU PESONALLY
A confidence-boosting experience that celebrates who you are right now
A chance to honour your journey and share your unique story
Stunning portraits that become a legacy for you and your loved ones
Connection with a community of inspiring women
A day of empowerment, reflection, fun, and self-expression
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FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND BRAND
High-quality, professional portraits to elevate your brand
Exposure in the Wise Women Online Magazine
Optional feature in the Limited Edition Wise Women 2025 Printed Edition
A platform to share your expertise, mission, or business
Visibility in a movement celebrating strong, accomplished women
Choose your Experience
The Empower
Confidence & Storytelling
$1800
(Valued at $2100)
(Only 5 Available)
✔ Personalised Styling & Planning
Look & feel your best with expert guidance
✔ Professional Hair & Makeup
Stress-free beauty to help you feel confident and camera-ready
✔ Empowering Portrait Experience
A guided session designed just for you
✔ Two Signature Portraits
Stunning, fully retouched images that capture your essence
✔ Photo Reveal & Selection
A moment to see yourself in a whole new light
✔ Feature in Wise Women Online Magazine
Share your story & inspire others
✔ Additional Images at $440
The Elevate
More Impact & Presence
$2500
(Valued at $3000)
✔ Includes Everything in the Empower Package
✔ Five Signature Portraits
A beautifully curated selection of fully retouched images that capture your essence (total, not additional)
✔ Personalised Digital Magazine Cover
A stunning, shareable feature to showcase your journey, achievements, or personal brand
✔ Elevated Visibility & Presence
Perfect for businesswomen, community leaders, or anyone stepping into their next chapter with confidence
✔ Additional Images at $440
The Legacy
The Ultimate Visibility
$3600
(Valued at $4515)
✔ Includes Everything in the Elevate Experience
✔ Ten Signature Portraits
A full portfolio of powerful, fully retouched images that capture your essence (total, not additional)
✔ Feature in the Special Edition Printed Wise Women 2025 Magazine
A timeless keepsake to honor your story, with one printed copy to treasure or share
✔ Ultimate Branding & Legacy Impact
Perfect for celebrating personal milestones, elevating your professional presence, or creating a timeless legacy to pass down
✔ Additional Images at $330
The VIP
Everything
and More
$4800
(Valued at $6335)
✔ Includes Everything in
the Legacy Experience,
plus:
✔ 20 Signature Portraits
(total not in addition)
A full portfolio of powerful, fully retouched images that capture your essence (total, not additional)
✔ The Evolution Story Reel A beautifully simple 2–3 minute video capturing the heart of your Wise Women journey. Real, authentic, and uniquely yours.
HOW TO BE PART OF WISE WOMEN 2025
Spots are limited to 40 women—register your interest today!
Please fill in the registration form below and press the SUBMIT button. Once completed, you will then be contacted by Simply Gray Photography to discuss your application.
A $550 non-refundable deposit is due to secure your session date, the rest of your package payment is due before your session.
Thank you again for your interest and time. We can’t wait to meet you!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY GRAY THAM
Creator of the 50 & Wiser Club, Wise Women 2024, and now Wise Women 2025, a movement dedicated to celebrating and empowering women through powerful storytelling and portraiture.
Gray, an award-winning Melbourne Photographer, has photographed hundreds of women over the age of 40 and she can’t wait to shine the light on you.
WHAT DO OUR WISE WOMEN SAY?
“I do not like having my photo taken - especially when they are formal posed photos. However, my experience with Gray may have changed my thinking on that. She made me feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, and has loads of handy tips for bringing out your best features and embracing your worst. And the photos ... words are not enough. I know it's me, it looks like me ... but is that me? Thank you, Gray, for helping me through this process, which was a pleasure rather than the chore it usually is."
- Kellie Nissen, 50 & Wiser Club
“Gray is super organised, professional as well as easy-going, fun, and encouraging. She makes you feel comfortable to work with and is flexible and adaptable in her space. Her talent is bringing out the best in you whilst keeping energy levels up. I highly recommend Gray for any professional photos and to apply to be a part of her Wise Women Project. The experience is a journey and no doubt a gift that will keep on giving long after your photoshoot is complete.”
- Baci Hillyer, Wise Women 2024
“I was privileged to be part of the 50 & Wiser Club. I spoke to Gray on the phone during the application process, and she quickly put my fear of being photographed at ease. She was so good at making me feel relaxed and myself during the photo session. The photos are definitely a family treasure for my family and posterity. I highly recommend Gray to photo you!”
- Sherri Dumbrell, 50 & Wiser Club
“As a rule, I avoid photos of myself, so I was worried about doing a photoshoot… But Gray helped a somewhat reluctant subject to relax into the experience & even manage to have some fun 😊 Thank you, Gray, I am delighted with the experience & the photos!”
- Sally Lean, Wise Women 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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For my 50th, I was photographed in New York City by the Portrait Madame herself, Alice Prenat.
I was anxious.
I didn’t lose the 5 kilos.
I tried a new beauty product and had spots on my face.
I had to drive to NYC myself, park and find a hotel.
The investment was high, hello $USD.
I was downright scared, and I know how to pose!I was hoping Alice would see past my flaws and bring out my strengths.
OMG … those nerves melted away and I had an amazing experience. I walked out of that session feeling empowered and inspired. I even had lunch by myself in the city. Now I have images I adore. I use them in my marketing and I have a legacy box full of images I can look at when I am not feeling my best. They remind me of what an incredible woman I truly am. That wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t been photographed.And, my kids will have these beautiful images of me in the future alongside those awful (but fun) iPhone Selfies with our dog. We need to build the legacy we want to leave.
I proved to myself I was on the right path. I am so honoured that I can give this same gift to other women that Alice gave to me.
So if you are nervous. I hear you. And I have your back!
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Yes, of course you can.
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Absolutely! Having a friend or loved one there can make the experience even more fun. Just let me know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
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Of course! You're welcome to use your own makeup artist, but please note that the session price remains the same. Our professional makeup artists are specifically trained to ensure you’re camera-ready for studio photography. All you need to do is arrive with clean, dry hair, and we’ll take care of the rest. If you have any concerns, let’s chat—I’m happy to help!
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Absolutely not! You are perfect just as you are, and I know all the posing tricks to make that 5kg disappear—without you having to skip the cake. Plus, waiting might just mean you end up gaining it instead. Let’s celebrate you now!
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Yes! Your package includes a set number of images, but if you fall in love with more, you’ll have the option to purchase additional ones.
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Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so I recommend booking as soon as you can to secure your preferred date.
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We have limited weekend sessions available, and they tend to book out quickly. Please note that a $200 weekend surcharge applies. If you need a weekend spot, I recommend booking as soon as possible!
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Expect to spend about 2–4 hours with us, including hair and makeup. We take our time to make sure you feel relaxed, confident, and completely at ease in front of the camera. TIme will be determined by your package and session requirements.