the 40 over 40 project
I am lucky enough to have some incredible women in my life. Risk-takers, dreamers, change-makers, creators, healers and teachers and leaders. There is so much wisdom and beauty and power in this community that endlessly inspires me that I felt compelled this year to capture some of that magic and give back to my community as well.
The 40 Over 40 Project is my attempt to capture a moment in time for 40 women who want to lean in to mid-life and the magic that too often gets overlooked once we reach that chapter. I’m looking for 40 women who believe it’s important to be visible to the next generation and to show them what it looks like to embrace aging. I’m looking for 40 women who want to take a little risk and get vulnerable in front of a camera.
This project will take place throughout the year and is totally customizable to fit each person. Each session is fully guided and also includes hair and makeup to enhance authentic beauty or get glam because that’s what your moment calls for.
A portion of the proceeds from this project will be donated to Saving Grace, a local organization helping those fleeing from intimate partner and domestic violence. Empowered women empower women, and right now, we need to do everything we can to power up! Please fill out this contact form to sign up for a consultation with me; I would be so honored to photograph you and add you to the list of amazing women in my life.
a full makeover by a professional hair and makeup artist
a guided portrait session (I can do HEADSHOTS, BRANDING, GLAM, or a mix)
2 tickets to an end-of-the year celebration of the incredible women in this community (hint: you're one of them!). I can't wait for this part!
Your favorite image and a brief write up will be displayed at the March celebration to honor your contribution and share with other participants and guests.
A complementary image (digital and print) of your choice from the session.
A $100 voucher toward additional digitals or prints.
A $50 donation to Saving Grace of Central Oregon.
The cost for this package is $590 and covers everything you see above, including the donation to Saving Grace. PLEASE NOTE: This experience can be considered a tax deductible service for next year’s filing if your complementary image is used as a headshot.
what’s included?
Recently, I had a photoshoot that shifted my perspective. I realized that celebrating myself isn't about perfection but about embracing who I am, and allowing myself to be photographed (something I'm not comfortable doing) helped me to really see my inner beauty and feel seen as well.
If you're ready to take a little risk, do something special for yourself, and support other women in your community, let's connect. Let's celebrate the journey together.
The 40 Over 40 Project is about empowering women in their 40's, 50's, 60's and beyond. It's about starting a conversation around the beauty of aging and changing the way we define it. My purpose is to help women fall more in love with themselves, embrace and celebrate their bodies, wrinkles, grey hair and help change the way society views beauty.
I’ll be photographing and interviewing 40 women over the age of 40 throughout 2025. The photoshoot experience will be customized to suite each client - would you like to be photographed outdoors or in a studio? Are you interested in professional makeup and hair styling? I offer styling advice and will guide you every step of the way during your session so you look and feel your absolute best.
Not only will this project help empower 40 women, it will also support local women’s shelter Saving Grace - $50 from every photo session will go directly to the organization. That is a total of $2000 to provide safety and shelter for women and their children in need.
Finally, all 40 Over 40 Project participants will gather next March (around International Women’s Day) for a celebration! Food, drink, and connection with a group of inspiring women - it doesn’t get better than sharing community.
