Beautifully Scarred - A book of hope

This week has been a big week.

Being invited to be interviewed on The Cafe was another amazing experience to share my story, talk about Beautifully Scarred and spread the word that little bit further.

I'm so grateful for all the support in spreading the word I have received.

4 DAYS LEFT.

Thank you so much to each and eveyone of you who have supported me, for making a pledge, for believing in my project. It means the world to me.

I had an amazing opportunity to be interview by Wilhelmina Shrimpton from Newshub last week. Sharing a bit about my own story, having Tracy Manu share your journey and talking about Beautifully Scarred.

It was my first time on TV, so a little nervous to say the least, but what a great way to share the message and spread the word.

We are getting so close to the deadline, my heart is racing :) I still have just as much excitement in me as I did when I first put it out there.

If you missed the Newshub interview, here is the link to watch

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/04/tauranga-photographer-to-document-women-s-trauma-in-new-book.html

I want to make sure that all of you who have made a pledge already get the chance for some extra goodies and with the support from some amazing local businesses I'm able to do so.

For tonight only, head over to my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/charmainemarinkovichportraits/
Find the post 'Flowers by Tami - GIVEAWAY
Comment PLEDGE

And you'll be into win a beautiful bouquet of flowers valued at $70 including delivery within the Tauranga, Mount, Papamoa region.

You can check out more gorgeous flowers by Tami on her website https://flowersbytami.co.nz/

Hey everyone, hope you're all having a great Tuesday afternoon.

I just wanted to put together an update that includes the costings towards producing the Beautifully Scarred book, as I understand it is a significant target amount that I am working towards. So here is a little break down for you.

Publising Company Costs - $65,600
Project & Print Management & Liaison
Cover Design 
Page internal Design 
Picture handling fee 
Page Layout
Correction after first proof 
Final Read
First Print Run - 3000 Copies ( $37,383.00 )
GST

Copy Edit - $6,500.00

Image Editor - $1,200

Travel Expenses - $1,500

Reward costs only - $5,000

Pledge Me fees - $5,200

I have also been working a lot behind the scenes, reaching out to media locally and nationally, with a few who love the idea of my book and want to help me spread the word.  The first article was with one of my favourite magazines - Mindfood, who shared it with their online audience.  You can check it out here.

https://www.mindfood.com/article/beautifully-scarred-women/

I will keep you updated on what else is coming up.

Char x

I've received a number of messages from people wanting to donate towards my book, however are unsure how to complete their pledge.  So I decided to put together a little video to help you out.

All donations made must be done via the pledge me page, so that pledge me knows that I am reaching my target.
So sorry I'm unable to receive cash donations to my personal account.

Also all funds pledge will not be decucted from your credit card or via bank deposit until the 30th April and only if I reach my target.

Want to be able to take good photos of your kids at home?
Do you own a nice camera and unsure how it all works?

Well now you can learn at your own pace, with my pre-recorded videos that will take you step by step through 
'How to photograph your kids at home' which I've made available as one of the rewards here on my Pledge Me campaign.

Over the years I've had so many messages & emails with people saying they'd love to learn how to photograph their kids at home.

Many have said, "My kids just won't sit still for a good photo",
Or "My photos always come out all dark or too light"....

As a mum of four, I totally understand, it can be tricky to get your kids to listen to you at the best of time, let a lone when you have a camera in hand.

Just 26 Days left to reach the Pledge Me target.
So so thankful to everyone who has already pledge and raised $4,690 so far.

Here are a few photos of my own kids at home...You too can learn to take photos just like these of your own kids and capture their childhood.

I love getting together for a girls night out, so thought it would be a great chance before to get all our girlfriends together before we all start to hibernate for the winter months that lie ahead of us.

A night of bubbles, delicious platters, mini-makeovers, singing and story telling. And at the same time, raising funds towards my book 'Beautifully Scarred'

Held at my cousins amazing cafe Wild One Wholefoods Eatery
7 Prince Ave, Mt Manganui
Thursday, 12th April
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Caroline Martelli of MCollections-MSkin will be there to give you all mini-makeovers.

Plus I have a special guest - Porina who will be singing for you throughout the evening.
Porina is also one of the amazing ladies who will be featuring in my book 'Beautifully Scarred' so she will be sharing a little of her story and you will see for yourself just how far she has come.

TICKETS
Ticket price: $15.00
You can purchase your ticket by:
1) Messaging me on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/charmainemarinkovichportraits/
2) Email me at info@charmainemarinkovich.co.nz

All ticket funds will go towards my pledge me campaign 'Beautifully Scarred' to help reach my target which ends on the 30th April 2018.

If you're in or around Tauranga, I'd love to see you.

Charmaine xx

Tonight I shared a little bit about my past and where I'm at today to give you an insight as to why I believe it's important to get this book out there.

Charmaine loves working with other creative business owners to help put their best face forward and up level the look and feel of their business brand. Included in the Branding Session reward package is: 

* Planning session (in-person or via skype)
* Style guide & videos to help prepare your outfits
* Hair + Make up application
* 3 Hour photoshoot
* Approx. 30 High Res digital files that you can use throughout your marketing online and in print
* A signed copy of the 'Beautifully Scarred' book.
* Inclusion of your name in the acknowledgement section of book
* An invitation to attend the book launch party.

Sessions are available in Tauranga and surrounding areas such as Rotorua, Whakatane, Hamilton, Taupo, Auckland.
We will work together to find a good time to schedule this over the next 12 months.

Business Profiles portraits are available in Tauranga & Auckland - see dates below.

Ready to be the face of your business? Or just in need of some fresh new ones.  Charmaine will direct & photograph you in a 30 min photoshoot and you will receive 5 x High Res digital files of your choice. 

Hair & make up application is available at an additional cost of $120 - this payment will be required on the day of your photoshoot.

Tauranga Dates - Thursday, 24th May & Thursday, 31st May 2018
Auckland Dates - Thursday, 7th June 2018

These greeting cards include a range of different creative images photographed by Charmaine, which incorportate two of her favourite things - flowers and photographing women.  There are 10 x cards per pack (white envelope included)

Printed as a 6"x 6" image on lustre photographic paper. Signed + Matted to a finished size of H: 398mm x W: 335mm all ready to frame and display in your home.  Image was photographed by Charmaine back in 2002 and won a Bronze award at the NZIPP annual awards.  This is a limited edition with only 100 copies available.