I’M PHOTOGRAPHING40 Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s+++I'd love for you to be one of them!
YOU’RE INVITED TO A UNIQUE AND LUXURIOUS PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE,
WHERE YOU’LL BE INCLUDED IN MY UPCOMING GALLERY-STYLE EXHIBITION AND
CELEBRATION OF WOMEN AND THEIR STORIES.
Let’s celebrate the beauty, strength and wisdom
of women 40 and over.
P.S We are all photogenic and can look amazing in the images,
therefore by moving your body and finding the best angles,
I will take beautiful images of you that will change the way
you see yourself and plus you will enjoy the photoshoot!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
40 OVER 40 photo session
at £239 (Usual cost is £500)
Your 40 over 40 session includes:
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Discovery - consultation with me to discuss how you want to be photographed, getting to know you and talk about outfits, makeup, posing, shoot day and whole photoshoot experience.
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Professional Hair and makeup on the day of the photoshoot (you will feel amazing!)
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Fully guided professional photo shoot where I will teach you what to do in order to get your beautiful portraits!
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complimentary fine art print in elegant matt. (£55 value). Additional products are available for purchase.
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£100 discount on any image collection.
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Behind The Scenes photos from your makeover. (£100 value)
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A reveal and ordering session during the reveal session you see all your beautiful portraits, choose your complimentary fine art matted print and have the opportunity to use £100 discount to purchase images of your collection.
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A short video to remember the day. (£120 value)
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AN INVITE for you and your friends and family to the photo exhibition in Spring 2025
sessions are limited only 8 spots left!
Let’s have a quick chat about including you in the
40 Over 40 Portrait Experience.
(Please fill this form if you really want to chat about the photoshoot
and start planning it).
MORE ABOUT THE 40 OVER 40
EXPERIENCE FOR 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40!
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Let’s celebrate that wisdom and beauty grows with age!
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Help me tell your story of what it means to be over 40 today as you step in to who you are becoming.
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Embrace your beauty and cherish every scar, every line, and every grey (or purple!) hair.
My goal is to disrupt and transform how the media and society view (or overlook) us by sharing beautiful, authentic images and real stories of who we are today!
This is your chance to be seen and heard!
See what women have said about their portrait experiences:
I wholly recommend you put yourself in Vilija's hands for a professional and enjoyable experience and pictures you will treasure, share and be proud of. I went into the shoot somewhat nervous but Vilija was so kind, supportive, efficient and focused that I soon relaxed and had a blast! It was tremendous fun using items from Vilija's fabulous wardrobe and accessories and I felt empowered to try wearing things out of my normal 'comfort zone'. Thank you Vilija for a morning I will never forget and pictures I will treasure forever x.
-Tata-
40 over 40! Fantastic experince definately worth doing. Vilija had everything covered. Make-up and hair by Saira was on point. The fabulous outfits and jewellery chosen by Vilija matched my personality. Had such a great day from start to end, creating memories with my best friend J and to top it all off our photos are amazing. Thankyou so much!
- Judith -
I had a photoshoot with Vilija which included the make up and dress up as a package just a few months ago. The experience was so good, Vilija puts you at ease and the process itself it was not stressfull at all. I felt as if I spent the day somewhere in another world, enjoying myself. The photos looked like out of this world! Trully you, but soo beautiful, one can never imagine. I would highly recommend Vilija for all women, especially if you are somehow anxious about going somewhere for a personal photoshoot, but really desire to have one.
JUST AMAZING!
- Laura-
Why I am passionate about this project?
I am 39 and I love to look to the women a couple steps ahead of me in life who are absolutely rocking it. My mum, my sister, my family women and any women over 40+. You inspire me. Your story inspires me. You show us the truth - that a woman just gets better with time, like a fine wine - and not opposite, as we have been told in the society.
I am a huge believer in women's empowerment. And, I know that if I am inspired by women of all ages, others will be as well. But there aren't many platforms for women over 40 to share their story and their beauty. That's why I created this project. I am intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by the media and society by putting out beautiful, images and real stories of ourselves.
Who can participate in this project?
This portrait experience is open to all women aged 39+ and above, regardless of their shape, size, or background.
I have captured the beauty of women from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This is a personalized and luxurious adventure that is all about you. I am passionate about creating unforgettable photoshoot experiences for every woman, capturing their legacy and memories in the way they desire.
Behind the scenes
Unique portrait photoshoot experience
here's what makes it special:
1. CONSULTATION:
WARDROBE, STYLING & PLANNING
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Advice on colours, styling and fit.
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Consultation to know you better: what colours you like, your clothes style and etc
2. PROFESSIONAL MAKEOVER
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Camera-ready Custom Make-up application by our skilful on site
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make-up artist Saira and when you will meet her, you will love her!
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Glammed up or natural/refined, it's all up to you! Light hairstyling for picture perfect results!
3. your PHOTOSHOOT
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You will enjoy a fully, expertly guided magazine-style photoshoot.
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Not photogenic? Nonsense! It is not your job to be. I've got you! It is my job to connect and make you comfortable, to show you in your best light with flattering posing.
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Get ready to rock this and enjoy your photoshoot experience!
4. COLLECTION OF Behind The Scenes IMAGES. (£100 value)
photos from your makeover.
5. THE REVEAL
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This is when you come back to my studio and see all of your most beautiful, fully retouched portraits, you will choose your
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complimentary fine art print (£80 value)
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use £100 discount to buy your other images. You will buy only what you truly love. My job is to take most amazing portraits you have ever seen of yourself so you want them all!
6. Short video (£100 value)
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You will receive a short video of the day to look back and remember the experience. (press play button to watch it!)
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AN INVITE for you and your friends and family to the photo exhibition in Spring 2025
sessions are limited!
Fill out the form to schedule a quick call to chat about including you in the
40 Over 40 Portrait Experience.
(please fill this form if you really would like to chat about the photoshoot and start getting excited and start planning it!)
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I AM NOT PHOTOGENIC AND I NEVER LIKED MYSELF IN PHOTOGRAPHS. CAN YOU MAKE ME LOOK GOOD?I’m your dedicated pose coach—it’s my superpower. I believe everyone is photogenic and I'll teach you how to move your body—hips, legs, arms, chin—through techniques that create stunning portraits. It is really not a secret of looking amazing just couple tips and you will understand how it all works! You won’t have to worry of thinking what to do —I’ve got it all under control! Every woman you see on this site once thought she wasn’t photogenic, just like you. I’ll share the expertise I’ve gained from world-class photographers, proving that with a few simple movements, you can create beautiful portraits. You’ll not only look your best—you’ll feel it too.
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I AM NOT AT MY GOAL WHEIT. SHOULD I DELAY THE PHOTOSHOOT?I understand how you feel—being uncomfortable in your own body is something I’ve experienced too. The ups and downs of weight gain & loss sometimes can be so exhausting and harsh. But ask yourself: How long have you been avoiding the camera because those inner voices say you’re not ready? How much longer will you wait, telling yourself, "Maybe next time"? We’ve learned that tomorrow isn’t promised. It’s time to embrace your worth, right now, at this age, this stage, and at this weight. You are truly beautiful just as you are & your weight is the least interesting thing about you. There’s so much more that defines you—your spirit, your smile, your energy. It’s time to start embracing and celebrating yourself, exactly as you are. I’m here to help you take those first steps toward feeling confident and enjoying who you are, inside and out. Let’s begin this journey together!
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WHAT ABOUT THE OUTFITS? DO I NEED TO BRING ANY? WOULD YOU HAVE ANY OUTFITS IN A STUDIO?I ask my clients to bring 2 to 4 outfits of their choice. Something they love, feel comfortable or something they always wanted to wear but never had a chance or bravery. But that's not all because I will prepare 3 to 4 outfits myself for you too! Yes, it will be a surprise - show me what you have and I will show you what I have for you too! We will mix and match the outfits you will bring to the studio and those that I have prepared for you. That's why the Consultation is so important, it helps me to understand you and choose a wardrobe for you. You might love them all and will want to be photographed in all of them, you might like a couple of the outfits or you might not like any of the outfits I have prepared for you - but that's one of the fun parts of the photoshoot! You will enjoy it so much!
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?The 40 OVER 40 photo shoot experience is £239 (valued at over £500 for a custom session). The40 OVER 40 Portrait Experience includes: Consultation. Professional Multi - Outfit photoshoot. Professional Makeup + Hair. Complimentary one fine art print. Behind the scenes images of your hair & makeup. Short video of the day. Reveal and ordering session. £100 discount on any image collection. Invite to a photo exhibition - gallery show. Digital images are purchased separately from the session fee. Portrait clients spend on average £600 to £1k for their session and the photo products they desire. I offer highest and hand retouched digital images and depending on your choice of digital image package you will receive prints as well in a beautiful photographic box.
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HOW DO I BOOK MY PORTRAIT SESSION?The 40 OVER 40 Photo Shoots are booking now and filling fast! Only 8 spots are left so fill out the contact form asap to get started and participate.
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HOW LONG DOES THIS ALL EXPERIENCE TAKES?The consultation is via Zoom or Skype and is usually 20 to 40 minutes long. Whole photo shoots including hair & makeup is 4 hours long ± 30 min. The reveal session - is when you come back to my studio 2 to 3 weeks after the photoshoot (if you live further away it can be done by Zoom or Skype) and look through all your beautiful portraits. That's where you will choose your digital image package and your prints. Usually clients spend 30 min to 2 h choosing their most beautiful images.
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HOW CAN I PAY FOR SESSION AND DIGITAL IMAGE PACKAGES?Session price is £239 and this fee is split in two ways. £99 for deposit to keep the spot and £140 will be required to be paid couple days before the photoshoot. You will receive invoice to pay for that. After the deposit is paid - the session will be fully confirmed and consider booked! At the reveal session (that is usually after 2 to 3 weeks) you will choose your digital image package together with your prints and the payment will be required on the day of the reveal session (once you have made your selection). Payment can be made via card or bank transfer whilst at the reveal session. Payment plans available upon inquiry.
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CAN I BUY JUST THE DIGITAL IMAGES?Yes, our collection pricing is for the digital images. Digital collection you purchase includes some prints of your choice. Digital images are stored in a USB stick with the box and prints will come in beautiful photographic box with dried flowers on top. Your digital images are carefully selected and hand retouched by me and your prints are printed in a UK High - End photographic lab. I do believe in a printed legacy that will outlive you and your children or family.
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WHERE IS THE PHOTO STUDIO?The photo studio is located in Manchester near the Cornbrook tram station.
Assisting women aged 40 and above to gain recognition and admiration globally.
Interested in sharing with a friend who is also experiencing this stage of life in a different location? Explore my talented photographer colleagues from around the world who specialise in lighting, posing, and capturing the elegance of women over 40.
VILIJA SKUBUTE PHOTOGRAPHY
384 Chester Rd, M16 9YD
MANCHESTER, UK
0744 377 4319