The Real, Raw & Divine Campaign

We as women have had to compete for far too long with false representations of us in traditional media. As such, no single image used within this brand has been edited in any way.

All the women of Ocean Eyes Swim are real women from the community who have volunteered and dedicated their time to showcase who women are in real life.

Together we aim to tear down false female ideals and unattainable beauty standards that society has force-fed women for decades.
No more.

We start here.

We are Ocean Eyes Swim.

The Women of Real, Raw & Divine

Read on to see how each of the girls live with intent and stay true to themselves.

 

We asked Ania to be part of this campaign due to her pure, unadulterated self love principles. If there is anyone that embodies the true meaning of unplugging from the media matrix and cutting off traditional societal ties, it is her. So much so that she chose not wear make up for our shoot!
She is currently restoring a 1999 Mitsubishi Express Van in prep for a Solo venture around Australia.

We asked Astie to return for a second shoot for this campaign due to her passion for movement and education.
She breaks her own societal moulds by playing one of the most male dominated sports in the country, Football. To us, she is a role model for other young women who may be fearful to follow their passions due to the consturcts of social norms.
She is currently teaching PE to middle and secondary kids and providing health and wellbeing coaching.

We found Bec via social media and fell in love with both her fiery locks and queen energy that was coming across though her posts.

She embodies the ultimate femme energy, proving that women can have it all and aren't written off after the age of 30. She holds down a solid career, raising her children and jumping in front of the camera lens.

We have followed Beth's social media for some time now and love how passionate she is about breaking generation curses. It takes a very strong person to reprogram belief systems they grew up with and rather than succumb to her past, Beth has turned her trials into a career path that helps others and see them through their dark times.
We asked Beth to come on board due to her passion for social causes and because we believe she is one to follow while we all learn the art of self love and acceptance. 
Beth is currently focused on her inner and outer wellness and arranging run events with me ;)

We have been wanting to work with Caroline for well over a year now but was waiting for the perfect opportunity. What we love the most about Caroline is her commitment to being true to herself but with a deep love (for herself and other people) at the centre of everything she does.
She is currently helping others as a registered Nurse and dominating in the pole fitness world having won overall PhysiPole student of the year and the Miss Lyra Australia Show Time SA.

We absolutely adore Hannah and Renee for agreeing to be part of this campaign. We were searching for a mum and daughter dup for weeks and could not find anyone who could get their mums to agree to a swimwear shoot. We realise jumping in front of a lens can be scary at the best of times and give real credit for the bravery they showed in doing this. What we love most about them was their willingness to jump right in and demonstrate to other women that all it takes is a bit of self love and belief and in doing so break some social constructs that can keep women from participating in activities they love.
Renne and her husband hail from South Afraica and run multiple chicken farms in Adelaide's North and Hannah is currently educating her girl squad through her fitness business on the Gold Coast.

Jenna has been with us since the very first day we launched as a business and was one of the models for our very first professional photo shoot.
What we love the most about Jenna is her attitude to life and openess in sharing her experience as she heads into her 30's as this has always been a sore point for women and Jenna proves this is yet another rubbish societal constraint in sharing how life can evolve for the better after 30 with the right outlook.

She is currently focusing on completing her Pilates instructor course and setting a positive tone for women in their 30s via her blog, "Just a girl in her 30s"

1) What’s the best part of being a woman?

The deep connections we have as women with each other, ourselves and our lovers. I love vulnerable conversations that last for hours.

2) What’s your favourite thing about yourself?

My discipline to fitness and physical performance.

3) How are you living your best, unapologetic life?

Through honesty and vulnerability.

4) When/if you aren’t feeling wonderful in your skin, how do you get through?

By moving my body, eating nutritious food, wearing clothes that I love and skincare.

5) Do you have any life mantras/rules that you live by?

Always be kind to others.
I always try to do the right thing in life

6) What are the most important things in your life?

Family and my health

7) What makes you feel the most powerful?

A solid workout in the gym. Always

We asked Rach to be part of this campaign as we were very well aware from her past photo shoot that she is the very definition of that one woman who refuses to label herself under any societal expectation.
The coolest, calmest and most collected, Rachel amplifies her self love through her love of dance and exudes the perfect mix of love and DGAF.
She is currently planning a solo trip through Europe and we hope to get another shoot in with her before she heads off on her wanderlust trip.