And she has never been more magnetic.
This is not your standard headshot session. Empowered 40 is a full luxury portrait experience — professional hair and makeup, personal styling, a custom photoshoot, and a magazine-quality portrait that finally shows the world exactly who you are right now. Campaign investment starts at $490.
"Women over 40 are not just amazing — they are a force. And they deserve to be seen, celebrated, and captured exactly as they are."— Marie Sales
From the moment you walk in to the moment you see your portraits for the first time — this day is completely yours.
We plan your entire session before you ever pick up a brush. Wardrobe, vision, mood — every detail is intentional. You'll know exactly what to expect and feel fully prepared.
Our artist transforms you — not into someone else, into the most polished version of you. Natural. Elevated. Timeless. You'll feel camera-ready the moment you look in the mirror.
Multiple looks, multiple wardrobe changes, full posing guidance the entire time. You will never feel lost or awkward. This is a completely guided, completely luxurious experience.
Plus — Included With Your Experience
You'll see your portraits the very same day — a private reveal experience that most photographers don't offer. It's one of the most emotional moments of the whole day.
Your portrait and story will be featured on our blog and social platforms — celebrating you with our entire community of women.
Your portrait will be showcased at an exclusive VIP celebration — an evening dedicated entirely to the women of Empowered 40.
Walk away with 1 portrait — yours to keep, to print, to display, to send to your daughter. Yours forever. Additional portraits and collections are available at your same-day reveal.
The experience was personalized, luxurious, and exactly what I was hoping it would be. She walked me through every detail with white glove service. I now have a keepsake of the day Marie captured the beauty and glamour I didn't even know I had.
My experience with Marie was phenomenal. She clearly sees beauty as more than skin deep and her photos capture your essence and personality. You get the works — hair, makeup, wardrobe help. Best photos and photo experience I've had yet.
Marie is amazing. She made me feel so comfortable and my photos look fabulous. Her studio is beautiful and the lighting is perfect. I walked in nervous and left feeling like a completely different woman.
Campaign Investment
Includes your session experience + 1 portrait of your choice. Portrait collections — additional images, prints, and custom wall art — begin at $1,490 and are available for purchase at your same-day reveal. Payment plans available through Afterpay and 0% interest financing for up to 18 months through Synchrony Bank (subject to credit approval).
Only 3 portrait sessions available per month
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An exclusive evening celebrating the women of Empowered 40 — your portrait on display, surrounded by women who chose themselves. All 2026 session participants receive first access and early invitation. Details coming soon.
Keep Me PostedI'm Marie — a Pittsburgh-based, award-winning portrait photographer and I have spent years photographing women, and the ones who move me most are always the ones over 40.
Not because they're "brave" for doing this. Because they finally stop apologizing for taking up space. They walk in a little nervous, and they leave seeing themselves completely differently.
I believe there needs to be more representation of 40+ women in the world — strong, beautiful, fully alive. Not erased. Not edited into a younger version of themselves. Themselves, fully seen.
This series is my mission. I'd love for you to be a part of it.
— Marie