40 over 40 : VOL III


A portrait experience celebrating exactly who the hell you are right now.


Woman in red jumpsuit posing confidently in a photography studio with professional lighting equipment.

YOU ARE WORTHY OF THE WALL


You don’t need a wedding dress, a smaller body, younger skin or a damn good excuse to be photographed beautifully.
You are beautiful right fucking now.
I see you.


Woman in floral dress gazing out wooden window, resting chin on hands beside white coffee cup on rustic table.
Smiling woman with silver hair sits on black chair wearing black dress with white collar against dark background.
Woman in blue blouse sitting thoughtfully by a window in a softly lit indoor setting.
Black and white photo of a woman posing by sheer curtains near a large window, draped in a dark satin skirt.
Woman sitting on stool holding vinyl record album in front of face, wearing white tank top and wide-leg trousers.
Glamorous blonde woman laughing while smoking a cigarette, wearing a fur stole and sequin dress against dark background.
Black and white photo of a blonde woman in an elegant black gown posing near a window with studio lighting.
Blonde woman in a blue paisley halter maxi dress leaning against a white wall holding a white clutch.
Woman with red hair and glasses smiling, wearing a crimson blazer, seated against a dark studio background.
A smiling middle-aged woman with gray-streaked hair sits in a wooden chair wearing a blue satin dress against a dark blue background.
Blonde woman in red striped top and yellow pants leaning against wall holding smartphone near window.
Blonde woman in black jacket poses at wooden table against dark green backdrop in professional portrait.
A woman in a blue floral dress sits on a leather sofa gazing out bright windows in a sunlit room.
Black and white portrait of an older woman posing topless against a dark backdrop in a studio setting.
Woman in black dress poses elegantly against dark background, hand on cheek, wearing gold bracelet and red lipstick.

9am >>> holy shit


Professional hair & makeup is part of the experience. Your mom’s Glamour Shots, this is not.

POLISHED. NOT PAINTED. STILL VERY MUCH YOU. JUST ON A VERY, VERY GOOD DAY.
Black and white portrait series showing casual poses in a gray dress.
Black and white artistic portraits showing intimate emotional expressions.
Black and white portrait sequence showing casual poses in light colored clothing.
High contrast black and white portrait series with dramatic lighting and expressions.
Black and white portrait showing casual pose in Shop Local t-shirt.
Black and white portrait series showing a woman in glasses and white shirt smiling warmly.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF...


You’ve been waiting until you lose the weight.
You’re always the one taking the pictures.
You haven’t loved a photo of yourself in years.
Some tiny part of you really fucking wants to do this.

Then: Good. That’s enough of a reason.


(oh... and you gotta have had 40 or more birthdays. duh.)

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Black and white photo of a woman in white dress getting hair styled by curly-haired stylist near a window.

I. JUST SHOW UP

Professional wardrobe guidance, hair & makeup is included

II. Take UP SOME SPACE

Fully directed shoot, 3-5 looks

(and you betcha we can update your headshot while you're here)


III. see yourself

Same-day image selection + included 8x10 matted print


Blonde woman in white pantsuit sits on vintage gold sofa in moody studio portrait setting.
Kendy, age 50

“One of the coolest things I’ve ever done. I felt so taken care of, confident and beautiful. It was such a gift to my soul.

When I saw my favorite portrait, it felt like magic. I can’t really explain it in words. I just absolutely love it.

Watch out 50…here I come!”


A hallway with a black door labeled Studio, surrounded by framed black and white photos on white walls and terracotta tile floors.

40 over 40 experience

$500

PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE CONSULT

Professional hair & makeup

3–5 looks

Fully directed portrait session

Same-day image reveal

One matted 8×10 portrait + matching digital

Additional portraits are available beginning at $300. Collections begin at $2,750.



There is never an obligation to purchase more.

you had me at hello
Black and white photo of a tattooed woman taking a mirror selfie with a DSLR camera in a cozy home interior.

MY WHY

STACY IDEUS


AGE 44


I thought I’d do this once.

I photographed 40 women. And then somehow, 40 more.


I’ve watched women walk into my studio nervous as hell, telling me they’re not photogenic, they need to lose weight, they’re too old for this… and then watched their faces when they see their portraits.

That part never gets old.


So here we are. Round three.



BECAUSE I’M STILL COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH SHOWING WOMEN WHAT THE REST OF US ALREADY SEE.


FAQ

What if I hate having my picture taken?

Perfect. You’re in very good company.

You don’t need to know how to pose, where to look, or what the hell to do with your hands. I’ll direct you through every inch of it. Your only job is to show up.

What should I wear?

Before your shoot you'll have a wardrobe consult but bring options! Bring the thing you love but never have anywhere to wear, bring more than you think you need.

I’ll help you turn it into 3–5 looks that feel like you, just turned all the way up.

Do I have to buy additional images?

Absolutely not.

Your experience already includes one professionally matted 8×10 portrait with the matching digital. You’ll have the opportunity to fall in love with more, but what you purchase beyond is completely up to you.

Can my images remain private?

Absolutely.

Being part of 40 Over 40 does not mean you have to share your portraits publicly. If this experience is just for you, your images can stay just for you.

You can take up space without putting it on the internet.

so... should we do this?

COME EXACTLY AS YOU ARE. I'LL TAKE IT FROM THERE.

I'M IN