Project 2026

Project 2026 is a passion project I have chosen to undertake over the coming year. At its heart, it is about celebrating women’s bodies exactly as they are, without pressure, comparison, or expectation. The aim is to build confidence, encourage self-acceptance, and create a space where women feel empowered and truly seen.

Over the next year, I will be hosting a series of photoshoots, each focused on authenticity and individuality. At the end of the project, there will be a final exhibition held to celebrate every woman who took part. Each participant will also receive three professional digital photographs free of charge as part of the experience.

A little about me: my name is Claire. I am recently divorced from a long-term marriage, and my own experiences with body image have shaped this project deeply. I first took part in a boudoir shoot as a wedding gift and later chose to do another during a period of major personal change, as a way to reconnect with myself and rebuild confidence. Like many women, I have spent much of my life struggling with how I see my body.

 Many women become disconnected from their bodies through life experiences such as aging, pregnancy, illness, trauma, major life changes, or long periods of prioritizing others over themselves. Societal pressures, unrealistic beauty standards, and years of comparison can quietly erode confidence. The reason does not matter. What unites us is one shared objective: to celebrate women. Our bodies carry us through life. They are our vessels, and they deserve to be acknowledged, respected, and celebrated.