40 over 40 portrait project in Denver CO
An Invitation to Be Seen
Step into a project where your portrait
will be celebrated in print and in a collective
exhibition of extraordinary women.
A portrait experience celebrating women in their most powerful chapter - from 40 all the way to 100+.
This is not about age.
It’s about presence.
It’s about story.
It’s about honoring the woman you are now.
The 40 Over 40 Project at Elle Photo Studio is a luxury editorial portrait experience created for women in Denver who are ready to be seen, not as they were, but as they are.
A Campaign for Women 40 to 100+
Whether you are 40, 55, 72, or 94, this experience was designed for you.
This is for the woman who has lived.
The woman who has built, lost, reinvented, healed, mothered, created, survived, and expanded.
The woman who understands that confidence now looks different from what it did at 25.
This is your chapter.
And it deserves to be documented beautifully.
What Is the 40 Over 40 Project?
The 40 Over 40 Project is a curated portrait campaign featuring 40 women over the age of 40 in Denver, CO.
Each participant receives:
• A pre-session consultation
• Wardrobe guidance
• A fully guided 60-minute editorial portrait session
• Optional professional hair and makeup (add-on)
• A feature in a special magazine keepsake
• Participation in the 40 Over 40 Exhibition
• One matted fine art print gifted after the exhibit
Your portrait will be part of a collective exhibition celebrating strength, elegance, reinvention, and visibility.
This is more than a photoshoot.
It’s a marker in time.
Bring a Friend. Share the Experience.
You’re welcome to invite a friend, sister, mother, or partner-in-courage to participate alongside you.
You’ll each be photographed individually, but you can share the energy of the day - the music, the coffee, the nerves, the laughter.
Sometimes courage feels easier when it’s shared.
“Elle is amazing. My mom and I were photographed together and she made us both feel beautiful and completely comfortable. The entire experience was incredible from beginning to end.”
— Yvonne, 83 & Danielle, 47
A Curated Project, Not Just a Photoshoot
The 40 Over 40 Project is more than a portrait session — it’s a collective story.
Each participant brings her own history, energy, and presence to the project. Together, these portraits create a visual celebration of women stepping fully into this chapter of life.
When you join, you’re not just booking a session. You’re becoming part of a body of work that honors strength, softness, reinvention, and visibility.
Every woman featured helps shape the story we are telling together.
The Investment
The 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience is $495.
This includes your planning session, guided photoshoot, exhibition feature, and your gifted matted fine art portrait.
After your session, you will have the opportunity to view your full gallery and invest in additional portraits or artwork if you wish.
Your session fee will count towards any collection - clients typically spend between $2000 to $6000 on more images, luxury albums and wall art. Payment plans are available.
Are you a business owner? See further down for personal branding upgrades.
Most clients choose to upgrade once they see their images.
There is never pressure, only choice.
Personal Branding Photography
If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or creative professional, you may elevate your session into a Personal Branding Experience.
Many clients choose to combine their 40 Over 40 portrait with branding imagery to mark both personal and professional evolution.
We can discuss this option more on our consultation call.
Who This Is For
This experience is for women over 40 in Denver who:
• Are navigating reinvention
• Are stepping into visibility
• Are building businesses
• Are celebrating milestones
• Want to see themselves differently
• Simply feel the quiet pull to do something for themselves
You do not need modeling experience.
You do not need a special reason.
Being here — at this stage of life — is reason enough
“Elle made me feel like a supermodel. It was wonderful to have a reason to dress up and feel completely safe during the session. Seeing the final portraits brought me so much joy.”
— Yvette, 48
Professional Hair & Makeup
Professional hair and makeup are available for those who would like a fully polished editorial finish.
Professional hair and makeup are available as an optional editorial upgrade for $150 (normally $250, partially subsidized for campaign participants).
You may also choose to arrive camera-ready if you prefer a more natural look or like to do your own.
We design the experience around you.
The 40 Over 40 Exhibition
At the conclusion of the campaign, featured portraits will be displayed in a curated exhibition celebrating the women of this project.
Each participant will receive a matted fine art print of her featured portrait following the exhibition. You and your story will also be featured in a special exhibit magazine keepsake.
This is about community, visibility, and legacy.
“We are all the supermodel in our own life. I’m excited to look back on this time when my body was more able. This is a way to memorialize today.”
— Rebecca, 41
Why Now?
Many women tell me they almost waited.
Until they lost a little weight.
Until life calmed down.
Until they felt more confident.
Until the timing felt perfect.
But the truth is this chapter is already worthy of being remembered.
This project isn’t about documenting perfection. It’s about honoring presence.
The laugh lines that came from joy.
The strength that came from surviving hard things.
The softness that came with learning who you are.
Whether you are 40, 60, 80, or beyond, there is no “right time” to be seen beautifully, except the moment you decide you’re ready to step forward.
Because one day, these portraits won’t just be for you.
They’ll be part of your legacy.
The 40 Over 40 Project is limited to a select number of participants so each story receives the attention it deserves.
“If you’re looking for a remarkable in-studio experience, this is it. Professional, creative, and attentive — and the portraits were a perfect capture. So good I came back.”
— Renee, 57
What Happens Next
Step 1 — Reserve Your Spot
Choose your date and secure your place in the 40 Over 40 Project.
Step 2 — Planning & Consultation
We’ll connect to plan your session together - wardrobe, styling, and how you want your portraits to feel. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Step 3 — Your Portrait Experience
Arrive at the studio, settle in, and let me guide you through every pose, movement, and expression. You’re welcome to bring a friend for support and shared courage.
Step 4 — Image Reveal
After your session, you’ll see your portraits and choose your favorites. Your featured exhibition portrait is included, and you can decide if you’d love additional images or artwork.
Step 5 — The Exhibition
Your selected portrait becomes part of the 40 Over 40 Exhibition - a celebration of women stepping fully into this chapter of life.
FAQ
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Absolutely not! I will guide you all the way all the way to your fingertips.
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No. This campaign celebrates women 40 and beyond - whether you are 41 or 101.
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Professional hair and makeup are available as an optional editorial upgrade for $150 (normally $250, partially subsidized for campaign participants).
If you prefer no makeup or to do your own, that is perfectly fine.
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Yes. You may bring a supportive friend, and you are welcome to participate together.
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No. Your session includes ONE finished portrait. Additional images and collections are optional.
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If your branding images are used for your business, they may qualify as a business expense. Please consult your accountant.
Book Your 40 Over 40
Portrait in Denver, CO
If you feel the pull, trust it.
This is your chapter.
Reserve your 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience below and begin the process of being seen - beautifully and intentionally.
Your spot in the 40 Over 40 Project is secured once your session fee is paid. After booking, you’ll complete a short questionnaire so I can personalize your experience.