I'm photographing 40 women in their 40s, 50s, 60s+
I'd love for you to be one of them!
SEASON TWO
Join Me For My Second 40 OVER 40 PORTRAIT EVENT!
You’re invited to a unique and luxurious one-of-a-kind photoshoot experience.
Be Featured in a Celebrity-Style Magazine Where Your Photos and Stories Will Be Displayed. Enjoy an Invitation to the Annual Gallery Show Featuring 40 Fantastic Ladies!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
I am offering the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience for just $349!
The total value is over $800.
WHAT IS THE 40 OVER 40 CAMPAIGNS?
Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and older make up one of the largest demographics today. This group deserves to be celebrated! We have years of wisdom and experience, and we have stories to share.
I want to EMPOWER you to show that age is just a number. It doesn’t define you. I want to photograph and interview 40 women this year of all ages, sizes and diversities and I want to share your unique stories.
Let’s start a conversation about the beauty in aging and change the way the world sees us. We all have our own story…we are moms, businesswomen, caregivers, travelers, athletes…the list is endless. We have successes and failures; we have overcome challenges and we struggle with real day-to-day issues of life. We are survivors. Think about how you want to be captured, what does your legacy look like? Our passion is to take the every-day woman and give her an unforgettable celebrity-style, magazine photoshoot experience.
It’s about so much more than just “taking pretty pictures.” Our hope is for you to truly reconnect with yourself, see your beauty & spirit the way others already see you.
We are awesome!
• Let’s celebrate that beauty doesn’t diminish with age.
• Help us tell your story about what it means to be you today!
• Celebrate YOU and appreciate every scar, every line and every grey (or purple!) hair.
WHAT DOES THE $349 INCLUDE?
1. PRE-SESSION CONSULTATION
This is where we start to create the magic. I will design the perfect photo session for you that will make you feel like a celebrity. I will discuss all the details of your session. I will talk about how you want to be photographed, wardrobe styling, posing and any other details involved in your luxury session. You will have full access to any pieces from my couture wardrobe, which includes evening gowns, unique blouses and beautiful bottoms!
2. PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP
Come to the studio and be ready to be pampered. You will enjoy professional make-up and hairstyling. You will feel and look amazing. You decide whether your look will be natural or glamourous! You are the center of our attention!
3. CELEBRITY STYLED PHOTOSHOOT
Covergirl for a day! You will enjoy a fully, expertly guided 90-minute magazine-style photoshoot. Not photogenic? Nonsense! It is not your job to be. I’ve got you! It is my job to connect and make you comfortable, to show you in your best light with flattering posing which I will guide you through. This will be your time to shine! Don't worry about posing! I'll help you through every detail right down to your fingertips!
4. INTERVIEW
This is an important part of the experience. After your session, you will be sent a 4-6 questions survey about being a woman over 40 today. You can be as honest as you want. Maybe you have an important message to those younger, to those struggling with similar issues, or just words of encouragement to your fellow sisters. What’s your message to others? This campaign will be promoted and shared, so please be comfortable with your story being shared.
5. REVEAL AND ORDERING SESSION
You will be so excited to see your photos! About one week after your session, you will be invited to the studio for your reveal! You won’t believe how gorgeous your photos will be! This will be the time to select your complimentary 11×14 print ($225 VALUE) and have the option to purchase more. My special 40 over 40 collections start at $995.
6. INCLUSION IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND CELEBRITY - STYLE MAGAZINE and Gallery Show!
At the end of this campaign, we will feature 40 remarkable women and share their inspiring stories in the 40 over 40 Portrait Event Magazine and Gallery Event. Each woman will receive a special invitation to attend, where they can bring their loved ones to celebrate alongside fellow participants.
SESSIONS ARE LIMITED
Let’s have a quick chat about including you in the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience.
Message from Shelly
As a seasoned photographer with over 30 years of experience in portrait photography and editing, my goal is to capture your best side, ensuring you look your absolute best in every photo.
I have embraced a photography movement that is gaining momentum—"Empowerment Photography.” It goes beyond capturing pretty images and instead seeks to tell stories, elevate confidence, and spark empowerment.
I strive to empower women of every age, shape, and size, fostering a celebration of beauty that transforms and helps each individual feel beautiful in her own skin.
I want to photograph the woman who’s ever looked at a picture of herself and not felt beautiful or felt that she is not photogenic. I want to photograph the woman who says she’ll get her picture taken when she loses a few pounds, the mother who looks through her family albums and sees she is missing because she avoids the camera.
My photography clients witness the reflection of their inner selves when they view their gallery for the first time. They feel their strength, wisdom, and beauty within!
Love and celebrate who you are right now for the people who love you – for your family, friends, your spouse, and you. Let's make your story colorful and celebrate the unique beauty in you. Let us weave a vibrant narrative, portraying your unique beauty in every captured moment.
Embracing custom photography goes beyond the mere physical visuals; it becomes a cherished investment in enduring artistry destined to captivate for generations. Each meticulously crafted photograph is a timeless moment that lets you leave your legacy.
TO SHOWCASE THE PORTRAIT SERIES:
Your Story Interview
You will be sent several questions about "who you are" and what your thoughts about aging and beauty. Your story will be showcased in the upcoming SEASON TWO 40 Over 40 Portrait Magazine and displayed during the Gallery Event to happen in 2025.
Participation in the Portrait Magazine and Gallery Event is optional, but all of the ladies who have participated in the past have been excited to participate in both.
Your story will be used to showcase the portrait series at the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience exhibition and in promotional materials including on our website, blog and social media platforms so we can share how FABULOUS you are with the world.
Before and After makeover photos may be shown.
