“The Unstoppable Over 40” Portrait Experience
A portrait and storytelling experience celebrating women who continue to dream, lead, create, and inspire after 40.
Who Is This For?
The woman starting a new chapter.
The woman who raised a family and is rediscovering herself.
The entrepreneur building her dream.
The artist finally sharing her work.
The survivor who overcame something difficult.
The woman who still has goals she's chasing.
The woman who wants her children and grandchildren to know her story.
Celebrate the 3rd Volume of 40 Over 40
For generations, women have been taught that our most important chapters happen when we're young.
I don't believe that.
Some of the most powerful women I know are in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond.
They are building businesses.
Starting over.
Becoming grandmothers.
Writing books.
Changing careers.
Healing.
Leading.
Creating.
Dreaming bigger than ever before.
The Unstoppable Over 40 Project was created to celebrate these women.
This is more than a portrait experience.
It's a movement dedicated to sharing the stories, wisdom, resilience, accomplishments, and dreams of women who prove every day that life doesn't stop at 40.
It evolves.
And your story deserves to be part of it.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
I am offering “The Unstoppable over 40” special promotion package for just $390. The total value is over $725.
WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?
As one of my ‘40 OVER 40’ women, you will receive:
● PRE-CONSULTATION: To discuss how YOU want to be photographed and to plan the wardrobe & styling.
● HAIR & MAKEUP: Get pampered & feel amazing!
● FULLY GUIDED CELEBRITY STYLED PHOTOSHOOT: Where I guide you through posing with confidence and your own unique style. No need to know what to do or how to do it.
● PORTRAIT OF YOUR CHOICE: You will receive one Gift Print matted portrait with matching high res digital image
● IMAGE REVEAL SESSION: Where you see your beautiful images, choose your complimentary print and have the opportunity to purchase more.
● YOU’LL BE CELEBRATED IM MY UPCOMING EXHIBITION: One of your portraits & your story will be on display at our exhibition December 2026
TO SHOWCASE THE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE:
You’ll be interviewed by me after the photoshoot to find out your views about being a woman over 40. This may include video interviews.
That interview may be shared on my website and social media.
Before and After makeover photos may be shown.
Celebrate the 3rd Volume of The Unstoppable Over 40 Project
Join us for an inspiring gallery-style exhibition celebrating 40 extraordinary women over 40. Each woman's portrait and personal story will be featured as part of this powerful showcase of resilience, growth, courage, accomplishments, and dreams.
Come experience an unforgettable celebration of women who continue to lead, create, inspire, and prove that every stage of life holds new possibilities.
2022 “40 over 40 Portrait Exhibition”
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Your Photographer
Meet Melissa
I believe every woman deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and remembered.
The inspiration for The Unstoppable Over 40 Project came when I was searching for photos of my aunt and realized the most recent portrait we had of her was from years earlier at a graduation. It made me think about how often women spend their lives caring for others and preserving memories, yet rarely take the time to celebrate themselves.
This project was created to change that.
Through beautiful portraits and personal stories, we honor the resilience, accomplishments, wisdom, and dreams of women over 40. My goal is to create an experience that helps you see yourself in a new way and preserves your story for the people who love you.
I can't wait to celebrate you and share your portrait and story as part of The Unstoppable Over 40 Project.
Take a look at everything included:
Consultation: WARDROBE & STYLING, PLANNING
• A custom-designed portrait experience created just for you.
• Guidance on wardrobe, colors, and styling to help you feel confident and look your best.
• A planning consultation to discuss your story, vision, and goals for the experience.
• Personalized session planning, including posing preferences and any family members or loved ones you'd like to include.
Personalized Beauty Experience
• Camera-ready makeup tailored to your personal style and comfort level.
• Whether you prefer natural and polished or a more glamorous look, we'll create a style that feels authentically you.
• Light hair styling and finishing touches to help you look and feel your best in front of the camera.
CELEBRITY STYLE PHOTOSHOOT
This is more than a photoshoot, it's a celebration of your journey.
You'll enjoy a personalized, magazine-inspired portrait experience where you'll be guided through every pose and expression. No modeling experience required.
Whether you're feeling excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, I've got you. Together, we'll create portraits that reflect your confidence, strength, beauty, and the incredible woman you are today.
Sessions take place in my studio located in the historic Masonic Temple in Watertown, New York.
Your Same-Day Portrait Reveal
Immediately following your portrait session, you'll enjoy your personalized portrait reveal experience.
You'll have the opportunity to see your images for the first time, select your complimentary portrait, and choose any additional favorites you'd like to preserve.
From wall art to custom-designed albums, we'll help you create beautiful keepsakes that celebrate your story.
Why Be Part of The Unstoppable Over 40 Project?
Because your story matters.
Too often, women spend years caring for others, building careers, raising families, supporting communities, overcoming challenges, and pursuing dreams, yet rarely take the time to celebrate themselves and all they have accomplished.
The Unstoppable Over 40 Project is an opportunity to pause and recognize your journey.
To be seen.
To share your story.
To celebrate where you've been, who you are today, and the dreams you're still pursuing.
Your portrait and story have the power to inspire others. They remind women that it is never too late to start something new, chase a goal, reinvent themselves, or step into their next chapter.
This experience is also a gift to the people who love you. Imagine your children, grandchildren, family, and friends seeing your portrait displayed and reading your story. Imagine them learning about your challenges, your victories, your dreams, and the lessons you've learned along the way.
You are more than the roles you fill each day.
You are a woman with a story worth preserving.
A story worth celebrating.
A story worth sharing.
Join us as we celebrate 40 extraordinary women who continue to dream, grow, lead, create, and inspire—proving that life doesn't stop at 40. In many ways, it's just getting started.
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