ARTIST BIO Mateus is an international award winning portrait photographer who is dedicated to building confidence in anyone that self identifies as a woman through the art of photography. She is known for going beyond taking a photo, holding space for women to truly embody who they are without judgment. “My work isn’t just about…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? Women in the media continually portray women past 40 as not youthful, fun and “Past their prime”. Turning 50 this year felt more so. They call it the “invisible age”. I wanted to smash that stereotype! WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? The…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? I think it is important to celebrate each stage of life, especially as we age and there is no one better to help a woman feel fabulous in front of a camera than Michele. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? It felt risky,…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? I was 10 months post partum. I had had a baby, lost my mom and turned 40 all in the same year. I needed to do something that was for me, something that pampered me and made me feel special. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? I needed to do something to see the beauty in myself. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? Being able to be free and gain confidence in my self. HOW HAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY CHANGED OVER TIME? My self esteem was dumped…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? As I approach my 65th birthday, I celebrate who I am now, how life has brought me to self-realization, and my knowledge that my (usually) gentle persona masks the warrior within. I am gifting myself this Fabulous Beyond 40 celebration as a way to honour…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? Because I was asked and it sounded like fun! WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? It was fun to let go and just be in the moment. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED TO APPRECIATE MORE AS YOU HAVE AGED? I appreciate that I don’t…
The lovely Ms.Claire participated in our Fabulous Beyond 40 Experience and we asked her all about it. Here’s what she had to say. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? I have put so much focus and effort into living the most healthy lifestyle I can. I wanted to capture this moment…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? About to turn 40 and wanted to celebrate my body. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? I truly enjoyed this beautiful experience, professional approach, atmosphere and good vibes! HOW DID IT MAKE YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF? I now feel more connected to my…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE BEING FAB OVER 40? I’ve been through a major shift in identity over the last few years and I wanted to mark this evolution somehow. WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE? I felt sexy and powerful. I loved the creative storytelling aspect of it. HOW HAS YOUR…