🎉 Debbie's Birthday Special 🎉

$100 OFF your Session Fee
&
10% OFF your Photo Collection
Schedule in Sept, Oct, or Nov 2026

An empowering portrait experience for women 40+ who are ready to step into their next chapter

To the woman who doesn’t exist in photos.
To the woman who’s a survivor.
To the woman who has overcome an illness and wants to celebrate new beginnings.
​To the woman who has experienced a major life shift and wants to see herself RENEWED and whole again.

This is a journey of self-discovery.

When's the last time you did something SOUL-STIRRING?

Hello, I'm Debbie

As a photographer for women over 40 in Christiansburg, VA, I’ve spent the past 15 years helping women see themselves in photos the way they truly want to be seen: confident, beautiful, and authentic.

As an INFP and Enneagram 9, I bring a blend of empathy, calm energy, and gentle guidance to every session. My clients often tell me they feel instantly at ease, like they can finally exhale. That’s important to me, because I believe your beauty shines brightest when you feel seen, understood, and safe to just be you.
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This is your moment to see your inner beauty radiate on the outside!

-Debbie Smith, Photographer/Owner
It’s time for THAT photo.  The one that makes you say, ‘OMG, is that ME?!’ 

Re-Discover You

Feel Relaxed, Supported, and Guided

We’re watching every detail so you don’t have to. From smoothing flyaway hairs and adjusting clothing, to perfecting hand placement and posture. This allows you to relax, stay present, and enjoy the experience while we make sure everything looks polished, effortless, and beautiful.

Behind the Scenes

✅ Step into our beautiful natural light studio, nestled in downtown Christiansburg, VA, just moments away from Blacksburg and a short 30-minute drive from Roanoke. Our space is open, bright, and airy, setting the perfect backdrop for your empowering experience.

❌ Say goodbye to outdated glamour shots from decades past or the stiff poses of traditional portrait sittings...

✅ You'll be posed in flattering ways that will ignite confidence within yourself.
After experiencing a photoshoot with us, you'll never worry about feeling awkward in front of the camera again!

A day off where you can feel like a woman

The Glam Session Experience

An empowering photoshoot designed to celebrate you, bring out your confidence, and let your inner light shine.

Before Your Shoot

What to Wear Guide

Once you book in, you'll receive my what to wear video that will walk you through exactly what to bring, what to avoid, and how to choose pieces that flatter. I always encourage clients to overbring so we have plenty of options to work with. 

Pre-Shoot Planning Call

About a month before your session, we'll walkthrough the entire experience so you know exactly what to expect, what to bring, and how the day will unfold. Clients often tell me they feel so much more relaxed after this call.

During Your Shoot

Personal Styling & Fit Session

When you arrive at my studio, we begin by curating your looks.  Together, we’ll choose your outfits from the clothing you bring.  I’ll even have you try on certain pieces so we can see how they fit and photograph, ensuring every look is flattering and camera-ready.

Professional Hair & Makeup

Next, you’ll relax into a pampering beauty experience. Our professional artist will enhance your natural features and create a polished, camera-ready look. We make sure your hair and makeup are done to your liking so you feel confident, radiant, and fully yourself before stepping in front of the camera.

Sneak Peeks & Test Shots

After your hair and makeup is complete, we’ll take a test shot in your first outfit to see how everything looks on camera. This allows us to make any adjustments. Throughout the shoot, you’ll get to see sneak peeks and see your images in real time. This builds confidence and ensures you love every look.

Posing Done for You

You’ll never have to wonder what to do in front of the camera. Every pose will be demonstrated so you can see exactly how to move, shift, and pose with ease. You’ll be guided into flattering, natural positions and coached into authentic expressions that reflect your personality and confidence.

Multiple Outfits & Looks

You’ll enjoy multiple outfit changes.  From casual to professional, elegant to subtly sexy, we’ll create a beautiful variety of looks together, capturing different sides of your personality and giving you a stunning, diverse collection of portraits.

Same-Day Reveal

At the end of your session, you’ll enjoy a beautiful slideshow and choose the Photo Collection that best suits you. Collections are purchased separately and monthly payment plans are available.

Get this Empowering Photoshoot Experience
​for only $397*

🎉 Debbie's Birthday Special 🎉

$100 OFF your Session Fee
(*Your session is only $297)
&
10% OFF your Photo Collection
Schedule in Sept, Oct, or Nov 2026
Your session fee includes:
​✓ Professional hair & makeup
✓ Personal styling & outfit guidance
✓ Pre-shoot planning
✓ 3 outfits/looks
✓ Full posing guidance
✓ Same-day reveal
✓ $150 credit toward your Photo Collection

Photo Collections are chosen the same day after your session and start at $1650.  You simply choose the ones you love and the collection that best suits you.  Plus, you'll have $150 photo credit to use towards your collection and we can create a custom payment plan if needed.
🔥 Are you ready to step into a NEW way of seeing yourself?
Questions before booking?  
​Text:  540-585-1274 or email: info@fiftylovephotography

Scheduling

We shoot on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. After booking you'll receive a questionnaire where you can indicate the month and day you prefer. 

Sessions typically last from 4-6 hours.  We begin at 9:30am.
Want more looks?  Add an outfit/look to your session for only $67.  (Fee waived if upgrade collections)
Don't know what colors to wear?  Add a Color Analysis for the special price of $67!  (Normally $197)

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not satisfied with the images or the experience, please let us know before the photoshoot ends and we'll schedule a reshoot or issue a refund for your session fee only after you've completed the session. However please note that there are no refunds prior to your photoshoot experience. 
It's time we stop hiding from photos ladies.

You are worthy to be in photos just as much as everyone else.

Don't just take it from me, look at all the ladies in different decades who said yes to seeing themselves in a whole new light.

40's

50's

60's

70's

~Don’t worry about losing 20 lbs first (my go-to poses will take care of that)
~Don’t worry about wrinkles (those can be softened with professional makeup and natural retouching)
~Don't worry about being too much or vain.  
This is about loving yourself, celebrating yourself, and RE-Discovering yourself with 40 other women who are doing it with you!

Here's your chance to share your unique story, celebrate your resilience, and rediscover the incredible strength within you.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your inner and outer beauty

40 Over 40 Glam Session New River Valley Virginia
First Round of Ladies in The 40 Over 40 Movement
We serve women of all ages, however The 40 Over 40 Movement is exclusively for women over 40 all the way up to 100.  If you are under 30 and would like a Glam or Branding Session, check out our other photoshoots on our home page.  

We've done Glam, Branding, & Headshots for women from Christiansburg, Blacksburg, Radford, Riner, Floyd, Salem, Roanoke, Wytheville, Bluefield, Botetourt, Smith Mountain Lake, Lynchburg, Richmond, and many other areas in Virginia.

Plus we have had women travel to us from many states such as Florida, Texas, Indiana, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

It's Your Moment to Shine!

This is your day.  Every moment is about you.  Celebrating your beauty, your confidence, and the woman you are right now.  
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