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FEEL SEEN. FEEL CONFIDENT. FEEL BEAUTIFUL

our diffrent women portraits from 40 over 40 photoshoot experience with vilija skubute photography/ Manchester

I’M PHOTOGRAPHING 40 AMAZING WOMEN 
IN THEIR 40s, 50s, 60s+++


I'd love you to be one of them

Portrait photoshoot experience created to help you feel — strong, radiant, and unapologetically yourself.

YOU WILL BE FEATURED IN MY UPCOMING SECOND

GALLERY-SHOW EXHIBITION & CELEBRATION FEATURING WOMEN IN THEIR 50S, 60S ++ AND THEIR INCREDIBLE STORIES!

 

vilija skubute photographer standing infront of her  40 over 40 volume 1 gallry exhiition in Manchester.
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
PRICE is at 
£279

Six diffrent women portraits rom 40 over 40 portrait photoshoot with vilija skubute photography/mancester, UK

WHAT DOES £279 INCLUDES:

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  • Consultation with me to discuss how you want to be photographed.

  • Professional Hair and makeup (you will feel amazing!).

  • Fully guided professional photo shoot 

  • One Fine art matted print. Additional digital photograph and products are available for purchase.​

  • Preparation Guide.

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  • A reveal and ordering session. This is the exciting moment when you’ll see your finished portraits and select the image package. Digital photograph collections are purchased separately and include additional prints depending on the collection chosen.

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  • 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.)

JOIN THE 2nd EDITION 40 OVER 40 NOW!

SESSIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONLY 40 SPOTS!

Fill out the form below to receive a quick call about including you in the 40-OVER-40 PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE.

Preferred time to chat: Required
I understand that the 40 Over 40 photography experience is not a free session, modelling call, or quick studio shoot. I understand and ready to invest in myself. Required
I understand this studio is located in Manchester Required

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

women portrait in lingerie and suit from vilija skubute 40 over 40 portrait session in Manchester, UK

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.

What Women Say About Their 40 Over 40 Experience:

smiling women portrait in a ared dress at vilija skubute photography, Manchester

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.

            - Shalini from Belfast -

Confident Black woman in a bold red suit jacket with natural textured hair, photographed by Vilija Skubute in studio.

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. Thank you so much!​

             - Judith from London -

women portrait in white dress from 40 over 40 photography photoshoot experience with Vilija Skubute Photography/manchester

 If you are debating whether to go for the 40 over 40's photoshoot. I would say just go for it! You will have the most amazing day. Vilija is an incredible photographer and beautiful human who makes you feel so welcome and special. ...and when you see your pictures you will be blown away. Go for it! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain 🥰

   - Lowri from Manchester -

portrait of women who is holding photo camera

 Why I am passionate about this project?​

I’m 41 now, and I feel the changes — inside and out. But instead of fighting them, I’m finally learning to lean in. I’m growing into a confidence I never had before, becoming more aware, more curious, and softer with myself.

I’ve always looked up to the women a few steps ahead of me — my mum, my sister, the women in my family, and every woman over 40 who carries life with strength and grace. You inspire me. Your stories inspire me. You’ve shown me a truth society often hides: women don’t fade with age… we deepen. We become more ourselves.

So let’s talk about growth — the shifts we feel both inside and out. The changes in our bodies, our minds, our pace, our priorities. Society loves to portray these changes as decline, as something to hide or fix. But the truth is the opposite: these changes are beautiful. They’re proof that we’ve lived, learned, endured, loved, and evolved. They show the depth, wisdom, softness, and strength that only time can carve into us.

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 personalised and luxurious adventure that is all about you.


It’s your moment to breathe, to slow down, to feel taken care of, and to be seen in a way you probably haven’t in years. Think about how you want to remember yourself. What kind of legacy you want to leave behind — for your children, or simply for the woman you’re becoming.

My passion is photographing women from all walks of life — not models, not influencers, just real women — and giving them a photoshoot that feels like stepping into the pages of a magazine. A day where you get to feel powerful, feminine, playful and bold… 

This is about so much more than creating just “pretty pictures.”
It’s about reconnecting with yourself.


 

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 of hair and makeup before 40 over 40 portrait phooshoot with vilija skubute photography, machester
behind the scenes of 40 over 40 portrait phooshoot with vilija skubute photography, machester
behind the scenes of hair and makeup before 40 over 40 portrait phooshoot with vilija skubute photography, machester
behind the scenes of hair and makeup before 40 over 40 portrait phooshoot with vilija skubute photography, machester
behind the scenes of 40 over 40 portrait phooshoot with vilija skubute photography, machester

Unique portrait photoshoot experience at £279
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.
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.

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

2. PROFESSIONAL MAKEOVER

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

  • 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.
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.
women portrait prints in vilija skuute photography 40 over 40 Exhibition/ manchester

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!

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 to 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. 

​​ 6. Photoshoot Preparation Guide.

 7. AN INVITE to an exhibition

8. YOU'LL BE CELEBRATED IN MY 40 over 40 vol.2 MAGAZINE.

 

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

Video that shows 40 over 40 photoshoot experience, click play to see it all

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sessions are limited!

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Fill out the form to schedule a quick call to chat about including you in the 2nd edition of 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience.

Preferred time to chat: Required
I understand that the 40 Over 40 photography experience is not a free session, modelling call, or quick studio shoot. I understand and ready to invest in myself. Required
I understand studio is located in Manchester Required
twelve diffrent women portraits from 40 over 40 portrait photoshoot experience with vilija skubute photography/Manchester, UK

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

Interested in sharing with a friend who is also experiencing this stage of life in a different location? Explore my talented photographer colleagues from around the world who specialise in lighting, posing, and capturing the elegance of women over 40.

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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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