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women portrait in golden sparkling dress from 40 over 40 portrait photoshoot with vilija skubute photography, manchester

I’M PHOTOGRAPHING
40 Women in their 40s, 50s, 60s+++​
I'd love
you to be one of them!

women portraits who participated in 40 over 40 photoshoot at vilija skubute photography in Manchester hanged in a Gallery.

YOU’RE INVITED TO A UNIQUE AND LUXURIOUS PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE CULMINATING IN A GALLERY-STYLE EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATION OF WOMEN AND THEIR STORIES.

Let’s celebrate the beauty, strength and wisdom

of women 40 and over.
 

40 OVER 40 Gallery -Show Exhibition 08 30 - 09 04/ 2025

over 20 portraits wome portraits together in one image from vilija skubute 40 over 40 photo session, manchester

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?​

40 OVER 40 volume 2
portrait experience
offer at
 269

instead of £500

 

Your 40 over 40 session experience includes:

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  • Discovery - consultation with me to discuss how you want to be photographed, getting to know you and talk about outfits, makeup, posing, shoot day and whole photoshoot experience.

  • Professional Hair and makeup on the day of the photoshoot (you will feel amazing!)

  • Fully guided professional photo shoot where I will teach you what to do in order to get your beautiful portraits!

  • one Fine art matted print. Additional photographs and products are available for purchase.

  • A reveal and ordering session. you'll have the opportunity to select your digital image collection, which includes some extra prints.

  • You will be honoured in my upcoming exhibition event. Once the portrait series is complete, You will be celebrated in an exhibition featuring a portrait of each of the wonderful participants I've photographed.

  •  YOU'LL BE CELEBRATED IN MY MAGAZINE: When the portrait series is complete, you will be featured amongst other fabulous participants I've photographed in my 40 over 40 Volume 2 magazine and will receive one to keep. 

Six empowering studio portraits of women over 40 by Vilija Skubute, showcasing diverse styles and expressions: from a dramatic black and white hat portrait, to bold dresses in navy, red, gold, and classic black, highlighting beauty, strength, and elegance at every age.

P.S We are all photogenic and can look amazing in the images,

therefore by moving your body and finding the best angles,

I will take beautiful images of you that will change the way

you see yourself and plus you will enjoy the photoshoot! 

sessions are limited !

Let’s have a quick chat about including you in the
40 Over 40 Portrait Experience. 

(please fill this form if you really would like to chat about
the photoshoot and start getting excited and start planning it!).
 
  

Preferred time to chat: Required

MORE ABOUT THE 40 OVER 40
EXPERIENCE FOR 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+

from 40 over 40 phtoshoot elegant portrait of a woman with dark curly hair in an off-the-shoulder black satin dress, posing gracefully against a dark studio background, photographed by Vilija Skubute.

There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40!

  • Let’s celebrate that wisdom and beauty grows with age!

  • Help me tell your story of what it means to be over 40 today as you step in to who you are becoming.

  • Embrace your beauty and cherish every scar, every line, and every grey (or purple!) hair.

My goal is to disrupt and transform how the media and society view (or overlook) us by sharing beautiful, authentic images and real stories of who we are today!

This is your chance to be seen and heard!

40 Over 40 Portrait Experience image by Vilija Skubute, featuring a smiling woman with long dark curls wearing a vibrant blue floral headpiece and a detailed embroidered top, captured in a fine art studio style.

See what women have said about their portrait experiences:

smiling women portrait in a ared dress at vilija skubute photography, Manchester
Confident Black woman in a bold red suit jacket with natural textured hair, photographed by Vilija Skubute in studio.
Blonde woman in a vibrant purple one-shoulder dress sitting gracefully against a soft grey background, photographed by Vilija Skubute.

Thank you for capturing such wonderful moments during our recent shoot. Really appreciated how you guided me with poses that felt natural and flattering. This photoshoot is a memorable experience that very well defines my life, myself and my achievements. Loved the photos that exceeded my expectations, and I’ll gladly recommend your work to others.

                  - Shalini-

40 over 40! Fantastic experince definately worth doing. Vilija had everything covered. Make-up and hair by Saira was on point. The fabulous outfits and jewellery chosen by Vilija matched my personality. Had such a great day from start to end, creating memories with my best friend J and to top it all off our photos are amazing. Thankyou so much!​

  - Judith -

I had a photoshoot with Vilija which included the make up and dress up as a package just a few months ago. The experience was so good, Vilija puts you at ease and the process itself it was not stressfull at all. I felt as if I spent the day somewhere in another world, enjoying myself. The photos looked like out of this world! Trully you, but soo beautiful, one can never imagine. I would highly recommend Vilija for all women, especially if you are somehow anxious about going somewhere for a personal photoshoot, but really desire to have one.  JUST AMAZING!

                             - Laura-

portrait of women who is holding photo camera

 Why I am passionate about this project?

I am 40 and I love to look to the women a couple steps ahead of me in life who are absolutely rocking it. My mum, my sister, my family women and any women over 40+. You inspire me. Your story inspires me. You show us the truth - that a woman just gets better with time, like a fine wine -  and not opposite, as we have been told in the society. 
 I am a huge believer in women's empowerment. And, I know that if I am inspired by women of all ages, others will be as well. But there aren't many platforms for women over 40 to share their story and their beauty. That's why I created this project. I am intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by the media and society by putting out beautiful, images and real stories of ourselves.

Who can participate in this project?

This portrait experience is open to all women aged 39+ and above, regardless of their shape, size, or background.

I have captured the beauty of women from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This is a personalized and luxurious adventure that is all about you. I am passionate about creating unforgettable photoshoot experiences for every woman, capturing their legacy and memories in the way they desire.

Confident woman in a black sequined dress posing for the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience by Vilija Skubute, with elegant gold text branding on a black background.

Behind the scenes

Behind-the-scenes photo of a woman in a red suit seated in a photography studio setup with lighting equipment, captured by Vilija Skubute during a portrait session.
Behind-the-scenes view of a woman getting her makeup done by a professional artist, preparing for a 40 over 40  portrait session with Vilija Skubute.

Unique portrait photoshoot experience

here's what makes it special:

Close-up of elegant sequined and textured dresses on hangers, part of the wardrobe styling for a 40 Over 40 portrait session with Vilija Skubute.

1.  CONSULTATION:
WARDROBE, STYLING & PLANNING

  • Advice on colours, styling and fit.

  • Consultation to know you better: what colours you like, your clothes style and etc

Behind the scenes of a 40 Over 40 portrait session with Vilija Skubute, showing a woman getting her hair styled in a makeup room before her photoshoot.

2. PROFESSIONAL MAKEOVER

  • Camera-ready Custom Make-up application by our skilful on site

  • make-up artist Saira and when you will meet her, you will love her!

  • Glammed up or natural/refined, it's all up to you! Light hairstyling for picture perfect results!

Vilija Skubute photographing an older woman during a 40 Over 40 portrait session, inside a professional studio setup with softbox lighting.

3.  your PHOTOSHOOT

  • You will enjoy a fully, expertly guided magazine-style photoshoot.

  • Not photogenic? Nonsense! It is not your job to be. I've got you! It is my job to connect and make you comfortable, to show you in your best light with flattering posing.

  • Get ready to rock this and enjoy your photoshoot experience!

Behind the scenes of a 40 Over 40 portrait session with Vilija Skubute, showing a woman smiling under studio lights while an assistant holds a reflector during the shoot.
 portrait of an elegant older woman from 40 over 40 photo session who is with short white hair, smiling in a purple feathered outfit, printed and presented in a luxury photo box by Vilija Skubute.

4.  THE REVEAL

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  • This is when you come back to my studio and see  all of your most beautiful, fully retouched portraits.You will be able to choose your print   and choose purchase your digital collection that comes with extra prints. 

  • My job is to take most amazing portraits you have ever seen of yourself so you want them all! 

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5.  Portrait of your choice

  • You will receive one fine-art, matted portrait (a £99 value). Additional photographs and products are available for purchase.

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 6. AN INVITE to an exhibition

     for you and your friends and family         to the photo exhibition.

7. YOU'LL BE CELEBRATED IN MY MAGAZINE.

After the portraits series is complete you will be featured and will receive my 40 over 40 volume 2 magazine. 

sessions are limited!
Fill out the form to schedule a quick call to chat about including you in the
40 Over 40 Portrait Experience.

(please fill this form if you really would like to chat about the photoshoot and start getting excited and start planning it!)


 

Preferred time to chat: Required
Three portraits of women over 40 by Vilija Skubute, featuring confident expressions and elegant styling: one in a red dress with rhinestone detail, one in a green dress with a dramatic blue hat, and one in a red V-neck gown smiling softly.

FAQ

Portrait of photographer Vilija Skubute wearing black and holding a Canon camera, seated in studio with a confident and welcoming expression.

Assisting women aged 40 and above to gain recognition and admiration globally.

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VILIJA SKUBUTE PHOTOGRAPHY

384 Chester Rd, M16 9YD

MANCHESTER, UK

VILIJA@VILIJA-SKUBUTE.COM

0744 377 4319

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