When we got on the phone together she said she's in a transition period in her life, that “I do so much for others and it's time to do something for myself”.  
 
She was worried about not liking what she sees especially now that she just turned 50, that she's very uncomfortable in front of a camera, and that she would be happy if she got just 1 good picture.

So, to help her feel comfortable, I put her in my most comfortable set up: The Cozy Couch Pose.

After a few posing and clothing adjustments, and a funny story to help her relax... she settled in and I took the shot.

Then I turned my camera around and showed her, and this happened.

Here's the final shot that she loved.

Getting a photoshoot over 40 or even 50 is not vanity, it's reclamation.  It's about reclaiming permission to show up in photos and know that it's never too late to learn how to get your photo taken so you can feel comfortable in photos from now on.

I help women over 40 who feel awkward and uncomfortable in front of a camera look natural and confident in pictures by creating an environment where they feel safe and supported, so they walk away with photos that they absolutely love.

Love, 

​Debbie

If you are interested in how we do this, head over learn more about how our Glam Session is a different type of photo experience designed for women over 40.

If you’ve ever said, “I’m just not photogenic,” I want you to know something, you are not alone.
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I hear this from women almost every single week. Women who are intelligent, beautiful, successful, loving, strong… yet completely convinced that the camera just doesn’t like them.

​Somewhere along the way, many women begin to believe that being photogenic is something you either have or you don’t. That it belongs to the young, the confident, the naturally comfortable, or the effortlessly beautiful.

But here’s the truth: Being photogenic isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s something that grows when you feel comfortable, supported, and guided.  And that comes from the experience you’re given.

Most women who think they aren’t photogenic have simply never been photographed in a way that made them feel safe, guided, and seen.

For many women, their relationship with photos shifted over time.

In our younger years, photos often felt playful and light. But as life layered on responsibilities, stress, comparison, body changes, and self-criticism, the camera slowly became something we started to avoid.

Instead of seeing ourselves, we began to scan for flaws.

• Is my smile weird?
• Does my face look tired?
• What is my body doing?
• Why don’t I look like her?

These thoughts happen quietly, often without us even realizing it. Over time, they become beliefs.

Here’s something I want you to hear:
❌ You don’t feel awkward because you are awkward.
✅ You feel awkward because no one ever taught you how to feel comfortable while being photographed.

Posing, expression, posture, breathing, and micro-adjustments all make a huge difference. When you’re left to “just figure it out,” of course it feels uncomfortable.

​That doesn’t mean you’re unphotogenic. It means you’ve never been guided properly.

Being photogenic doesn’t mean:

• Knowing how to pose
• Having a certain body type
• Being outgoing
• Feeling confident all the time

It means being photographed in an environment where you feel:

• relaxed
• supported
• guided
• encouraged
• unjudged

​When a woman feels emotionally safe, it shows in her eyes, her posture, her expression, and her energy.
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That’s when she starts to recognize herself again.

One of the most beautiful moments I witness is when a woman stops trying to “perform” for the camera and simply starts being.

She relaxes.
She breathes.
Her shoulders soften.
Her smile becomes natural.
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And almost every time, she says:
“I can’t believe that’s me.”

Not because she changed, but because she finally saw herself differently.

I want you to consider this:

What if you’re not unphotogenic…
What if you’ve just never had an experience designed for you?

You deserve to feel comfortable being seen.
You deserve photos that feel like you.
You deserve to recognize your beauty and strength.
And it’s never too late for that.