Empowering Women Portrait Sessions

Are you a woman in your 40s or over?

This is your time to Shine

I’M PHOTOGRAPHING WOMEN OVER THE AGE OF 40.
I’D LOVE FOR YOU TO BE ONE OF THEM.

For many of us, reaching 40 marks a significant milestone in our journey. It's a time of reflection, a moment when we become more attuned to our purpose, our self-awareness, and our capacity for love. That's why I've launched this special project, to celebrate the remarkable women who have reached this stage in life.

 

I believe that growth is something to be cherished and honoured.

Whether you're embracing your 40s with excitement or approaching them with introspection, you are special, and your journey deserves to be celebrated.

 

Join me for a contemporary glam photo session designed just for you, right here in my London studio. Let's capture the essence of who you are – both inside and out – and create timeless images that celebrate your unique beauty and strength.

“Ageing is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength"

 

What you will get:

 

 

A pre-shoot consultation.

Before your session, we'll have a personalized consultation where we'll discuss the theme of your shoot and explore wardrobe, hair, and makeup options. I'll also take the opportunity to ask you a few interview questions, getting to know you better and ensuring that your session reflects your unique personality and style.

 

Full makeover.

On the day of your shoot, you'll be treated to a full makeover by a professional hair stylist and makeup artist. Their expertise will ensure that you look and feel absolutely stunning, setting the perfect tone for your photo session.

 

The photo session.

Your photo session will last 2-3 hours, during which I'll guide you through each pose and expression, capturing the essence of who you are. Together, we'll bring your story and unique features to life in beautiful, authentic photos.

 

Photo reveal.

Once all your images are ready, we'll have an online reveal session where you'll have the opportunity to view and select your favourite images. This ensures that you have a say in the final selection and guarantees that you receive images that truly resonate with you.

 

Your story featured

As a special touch, your story will be featured on my blog and potentially in a magazine. This platform allows us to showcase how fabulous you are and inspire other women to embrace their unique journeys.

 

The session fee is £290

Top 3 Reasons to Participate in the Empowering Women Portrait Sessions:

Celebrate the Best Version of Yourself:
Your 40s (and beyond!) are often some of the most fulfilling years of your life. After spending so much time nurturing others – in your career, family, or community – it’s time to turn the spotlight back on you. This is your moment to acknowledge everything you’ve become. These portraits will celebrate how far you’ve come and just how fabulous you truly are, inside and out.

 

Reconnect with Yourself

This session isn’t for anyone else. It’s for you. It's a chance to pause and reconnect with the woman you are today, to see yourself with kinder eyes, without filters or expectations. Through this experience, you can honour your journey, embrace your reflection, and rediscover the beauty, strength, and softness that lives in you.

 

Boost Your Confidence:
If the ageing process has ever made you feel invisible or unsure, this session can help shift that perspective. With the support and guidance of a photographer who truly sees you, you’ll experience a renewed sense of confidence and self-acceptance. Seeing yourself through a new lens – literally and emotionally – is incredibly powerful.

 

 

An Empowering Portrait Session is more than just a photoshoot, it’s a celebration of your story, your style, your strength, and your self-worth.

 

 

collage of 3 women who did the portrait experience in London- Empowering photoshoot for woman over 40 embracing confidence and self-discovery through photography.
personalised box with matted portrait prints
black and white self portrait

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