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YOUR STORY. YOUR CONFIDENCE. YOUR MOMENT.
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Richardson Studio’s exclusive 40 Over 40 collection brings together women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond for an unforgettable portrait experience. Step in front of the camera, celebrate this chapter of your life, and become part of a collection of portraits and stories that will culminate in a special exhibition gala.
A PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING THE STORIES, CONFIDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY OF WOMEN 40 AND BEYOND.
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There is no single way to be a woman over 40. Every woman who steps in front of our camera brings her own experiences, accomplishments, personality, style, and story.
The 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience was created to capture that individuality. This is your opportunity to create portraits that reflect the woman you are today and add your story to a collection celebrating women throughout Indiana.
Where your story comes to life
Celebrating confidence, individuality and the stories that make every woman unique.
– For the woman who wants to remember exactly who she was in this season of her life.
The Moments You’ll Want Back
– For celebrating your confidence, strength, personality, and everything it took to get here.
The Woman You’ve Become
– Polished, sophisticated portraits that capture you with confidence, style, and presence.
Modern & Powerful
– Celebrate your individuality, your beauty, and everything that makes you unmistakably you.
Confident & Unique
This Experience Is for You
Whether you’re looking for…
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Celebrating A Milestone Birthday
Stepping Into A New Chapter
Building A Career Or Business You’re Proud Of
Celebrating Everything You’ve Accomplished
Ready To Create Beautiful Portraits Of Yourself
Wanting To Preserve This Chapter Of Your Life
Looking For An Unforgettable Experience Just For You
Ready To Be Part Of Richardson Studio’s Inaugural 40 Over 40 Collection
Your 40 Over 40 photoshoot is an opportunity to explore every side of who you are. From polished and sophisticated to bold, playful, glamorous, or completely relaxed, we’ll create a collection of portraits that captures your personality in more than one way.
One Photoshoot. So Many Sides of You.
What's Included
Your story. Your style. Your moment.
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How the photoshoot process works
From planning your photoshoot to celebrating your portrait at the exhibition gala, our team guides you through every part of the experience so you can enjoy the moment and make it entirely your own.
Sneak peek!
Heidi's 40/40 photoshoot
How the photoshoot process works
Sneak peek!
Heidi's 40/40 photoshoot
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP
Polished, confident, and still completely you.
Professional hair and makeup helps you feel your best while creating a polished look that complements your style and photographs beautifully.
PORTRAIT REVEAL & SELECTION
See yourself in a whole new way.
You’ll return for a private reveal of your finished photographs and choose the portraits you love most, including the image that will represent you in the 40 Over 40 collection.
YOUR 40 OVER 40 PHOTOSHOOT
This is your moment.
Michelle will create a variety of portraits that capture your personality, confidence, and individuality, with expert direction and Richardson Studio’s signature lighting throughout your session.
THE EXHIBITION GALA
Your portrait. Your story. Celebrated.
Your experience culminates at the 40 Over 40 exhibition gala, where your portrait and story will be showcased alongside the other women in the collection for an unforgettable evening of celebration.
Choose looks that feel like you.
We’ll help you plan outfits that photograph beautifully, reflect your personal style, and give you variety throughout your portrait collection.
WARDROBE & STYLE GUIDANCE
PORTRAIT CONSULTATION & PLANNING
We start with your vision.
We’ll get to know you, your style, your story, and how you want to be photographed so we can thoughtfully plan a portrait experience that feels personal to you.
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There’s something powerful about seeing yourself through a different lens. 40 Over 40 is a chance to recognize your confidence, your strength, your style, and everything that has shaped the woman you are today. Walk away with portraits that remind you just how much there is to celebrate.
More Than a Beautiful Portrait. A Celebration of Who You Are.
YOUR 40 OVER 40 PHOTOSHOOT CAN INCLUDE A VARIETY OF STYLES DESIGNED AROUND YOUR PERSONALITY, VISION, AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED.
Portraits As Individual As You Are
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From the gallery
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Your 40 Over 40 portraits deserve to live beyond your screen. From statement wall art and framed portraits to custom albums and fine art prints, we’ll help you turn your favorite images into beautifully finished pieces you can enjoy every day.
See what you can do with your portraits
No milestone or special occasion required. Wanting to celebrate who she is today is reason enough.
THE WOMAN WHO WANTS TO DO THIS FOR HERSELF
She has grown, changed, taken risks, overcome challenges, and become someone she is proud to be.
THE WOMAN WHO HAS REINVENTED HERSELF
Her experiences have shaped her, and her story deserves a place in the 40 Over 40 collection.
THE WOMAN WITH A STORY TO SHARE
Whether it’s turning 40, 50, 60, 70, or beyond, some chapters deserve to be celebrated.
THE WOMAN CELEBRATING A MILESTONE
A new career, relationship, adventure, empty nest, retirement, or simply a new season of life.
THE WOMAN ENTERING A NEW CHAPTER
A career, a business, a family, a life she is proud of, with plenty still ahead.
THE WOMAN WHO BUILT SOMETHING
FOR WOMEN 40 AND BEYOND
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Trusted By 6,466+ Clients
Cindy C.
40 Over 40 Photography
Amazing experience all around and incredible photos to boot! From hair, make up, communication, as well as the actual shoot-TOPNOTCH! I felt like a super model
Vallery C.
40 Over 40 Photography
Michelle and her team are talented, efficient and make you feel like part of the family at each session. Michelle’s energy is infectious! She just makes you feel so damn good and comfortable about yourself that your pictures absolutely reflect that feeling! 40 over 40 was one of the best afternoons of my life - thanks so Michelle and team!
We understand. Between your career, family, responsibilities, and everyone who depends on you, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But here's the thing. Life isn't going to suddenly slow down, and there will always be another reason to put yourself last. What if, just this once, you gave yourself permission to be the priority? We'll take care of the details, so you can simply enjoy a day that's all about you.
What if you see someone in your portraits you haven't seen in a long time? The confident, vibrant woman who's been there all along. You don't need to feel beautiful when you arrive. We're here to help you feel seen, celebrated, and reminded of the incredible woman you are.
That’s completely okay. You can keep your experience private, just for you. There’s no pressure to share your story or portraits publicly. This can simply be your day to celebrate yourself, create beautiful portraits, and enjoy an experience that’s entirely yours.
We hear this often. Your body has changed. Your face has changed. Maybe you focus on what's different instead of what makes you beautiful. But beauty doesn't have an expiration date. This is about seeing yourself in a new light, embracing who you are today, and recognizing the beauty that's always been there.
Maybe you've spent so much time focused on others that you've forgotten how far you've come. Your story matters. The challenges you've overcome, the lessons you've learned, and the woman you've become. You don't need extraordinary accomplishments to be worthy of celebration. You are enough, exactly as you are.
We understand. You’ve spent so much of your life showing up for everyone else. But when was the last time you celebrated yourself? Not for what you do, but for the woman you’ve become. This is your day to put yourself first, without guilt. You deserve to be celebrated, too.
Here’s the secret. They aren’t models. They’re real women who once had the same doubts. You don’t need to look a certain way or know how to pose. We take care of the lighting, styling, and posing to bring out the very best in you.
If you’re excited about the idea but still have a few doubts, you’re not alone. We hear many of the same thoughts from women before their session. Here’s what we want you to know.
40 Over 40
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Michelle Richardson was featured in Women’s Journal for her approach to portrait photography and her passion for helping women feel seen, confident, and celebrated. Discover the philosophy behind creating portraits that capture more than how you look, but who you truly are.
Michelle Richardson was featured in Women’s Journal for her approach to portrait photography and her passion for helping women feel seen, confident, and celebrated. Discover the philosophy behind creating portraits that capture more than how you look, but who you truly are.
Richardson Studio's 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience Is Making Headlines!
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