Elegant, Empowered and Ageless: Padmaja’s 40+ Portraits
Padmaja walked into her portrait session with grace, quiet confidence, and the kind of wisdom that only comes with lived experience. Like so many women over 40, she had spent years nurturing others—through work, family, and community—and decided it was finally time to do something just for herself.
Our Ageless Over 40 portrait sessions are designed exactly for women like Padmaja. Women who are ready to honour their journey, celebrate their beauty at every stage, and be seen fully—for who they are today.
From wardrobe planning to gentle posing guidance, everything about the experience is curated to help you feel comfortable, radiant, and empowered. Padmaja chose classic outfits that felt timeless and true to her, and together we created portraits that reflected her inner strength, joy, and elegance.
If you’ve ever looked at a photo of yourself and not felt seen—this experience is for you. You don’t need to change who you are. You just need to show up. I’ll take care of the rest.
“It’s been an amazing experience being an “Ageless Over 40 model”. Thank you @photofinish.photography
It was amazing working with you and creating the best moments with my lovely daughters. You are made me feel I am top of the world.
I am finding my feet in my new life being a strong independent woman. New beginnings!! embracing what life has to offer.”
Did anything surprise you throughout the session?
Yes of course, the lighting and background screens used for the photoshoot. Guidance around posture standing,sitting,hand and face.. Basically everything :)
How would you describe this experience?
It was an amazing experience with Olivia. I was initially very nervous but you made me feel comfortable. Adored the whole process and enjoyed the hospitality.
How did you feel?
Very Happy
Would you recommend it to your family and friends?
Yes, absolutely!
What do you like most about your images?
Trying out different postures and waiting to see the images.
What do you love about life over 40?
I am in an interesting phase of Life. 40 differently marks a milestone year but personally has been a challenging year due to the separation/divorce process. I am doing things I never did before like the photoshoot and exploring places far or near where I have never been before. Living life in the moment and embracing every bit of what life is offering me.
What part of you feels ageless?
The values, inner strength and beliefs which define the soul are ageless to me. The soul has no age but the body ages.
What have you learned in your 40s that you would tell your younger self?
40 is new life to me.I wish I could hug my younger self and tell her you don't need to change anything and you are fine the way you are.
If you’ve ever said “maybe someday” to a portrait session, let that day be now. You deserve to feel seen, celebrated, and photographed beautifully.
