As a woman who is over 50 myself, I have come to understand that portrait photography is a powerful tool that can help women of all ages celebrate their beauty and tell their stories. But I have also come to understand that it’s sometimes very difficult to get older women to see themselves as deserving of having their photo taken. For almost 15 years I worked in an office environment taking photos of corporate events. You would be surprised (or maybe not) at how many older women would come up to me and request that I try not to get them in any photos. It’s so disheartening, because these were women I had come to know and admire as beautiful women inside and out even if they didn’t see themselves that way. 

This is why when I started my portrait photography business, one of my first missions was to create a promotion where I could both promote my new business to people here in my hometown of Riverside, California, but also to showcase older women. Portrait photography is so vitally important to women over 50! Why? Well here are just a few reasons.

First and foremost, portrait photography is a way to celebrate and honor the unique beauty of older women. In a society that often values youth and beauty above all else, portrait photography allows women over 50 to see themselves in a new light and feel proud of who they are. A skilled photographer can capture the essence of a person, showcasing the wisdom, grace, and resilience that comes with age. This can be a transformative experience, allowing women over 50 to see themselves as beautiful, valuable, and worthy of celebration.