Celebrating 40 Extraordinary Women Over 40

KLJ Studios is searching for 40 inspiring women in our community

to be photographed and celebrated in our Fabulous Over 40 Portrait Experience.

Nominate Yourself or a Friend

Nominations will close May 1st

A woman with dark wavy hair and red lipstick wearing a floral patterned red and pink fuzzy jacket, resting her head on her hand against a dark background.
A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing gold jewelry and a burgundy satin dress, poses with her hands on her head against a dark background.
A middle-aged woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a colorful patterned off-shoulder top and dark jeans, lying on her side against a plain brown background.
A woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a black top and gold jewelry, with a cheerful expression.

APPLICATION FORM

Turning 40 is not the end of something — it’s the beginning of a powerful new chapter.

At KLJ Studios we believe women over 40 are at the height of their beauty, wisdom, and confidence.

The Fabulous Over 40 project is our way of celebrating the incredible women in our community and sharing their stories.

We are looking for women who:

• Inspire others

• Have a story to share

• Are leaders, mothers, artists, entrepreneurs, or everyday heroes

• Live in or around Woodland, Davis, or Yolo County

Each selected woman will receive:

• A luxury portrait session at KLJ Studios
• Professional styling guidance
• A fully guided photoshoot experience
• A feature in the Fabulous Over 40 gallery
• A celebratory exhibition event
• A chance to share her story with the community

Nominations will close May 1st

A Luxury Studio Portrait Experience:

1.

CONSULTATION.

Together, we’ll walk through our process, products and pricing. We will work together to decide the overall look of your shoot and the wardrobe choices that will make you look & feel your best!

2.

PROFESSIONAL HAIR AND MAKEUP.

We will partner you with one of our KLJ Beauty team members to pamper you one hour before your session. You'll get to decide on a look that fits your vision & desires.

3.

2HR PORTRAIT SESSION.

Enjoy a 2HR portrait session with Kelly Lynn. Don't worry if you don't know how to pose - we will guide and pose you down to your expression and fingertips.

4.

IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL REVEAL.

During your Reveal you see all your beautiful portraits, choose your complimentary print and have the opportunity to purchase more, if you choose to.

What you purchase is entirely up to you.

5.

A PORTRAIT OF YOUR CHOICE.

You'll receive a portrait of your choice in digital and print format - a $175 value! As well as $100 print credit towards our print and digital collections starting at $495.

6.

YOU FEATURED AT OUR CELEBRATION.

To celebrate all of the wisdom, confidence and beauty of the women who participate in the campaign, we will be hosting a gallery exhibition on January 10th, 2026. Participants will received an invite for themselves and one guest to view their images, meet the other women who were photographed and connect with one another.

Let Us Encourage you

  • A woman in a red sequin dress, glasses, and jewelry celebrates her 40th birthday, wearing a sash and holding a tiara with '40 & Fabulous' written on it.

    “She really captured so many aspects of my personality. I will cherish the photos Kelly captured of me forever!”

    ERIN, 40