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For me, a creative photoshoot isn’t necessarily about building an expensive set or buying lots of new props. Often, it’s about taking a simple portrait and adding one small detail that makes it feel much more interesting. A piece of paper, some leftover fabric or an old paper backdrop can completely change an image. These things cost very little, but with the right colours, lighting and styling, they can make a portrait feel extraordinary. Let me show you three examples. A ha

What makes the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience so different from any other photoshoot? The answer is not simply - beautiful portraits. It is not just the professional hair and makeup, the styling, or even the luxury experience in the studio. To explain what makes this project truly unique, I have to start at the very end. Women portraits form 40 over 40 photoshoot project. It Ends With a Celebration Imagine walking into a gallery exhibition and seeing your portrait beautifully

Women portraits from 40 over 40 portrait photoshoot With Vilija Skubute photography. I hear it all the time. I hear it from my closest friends, from clients, and even from my own mum. The moment a camera comes out, the hands go up: “No, no… don’t take a photo of me. I hate being in pictures.” But let’s think about that, because when we say we hate being in pictures, what we usually mean is: “I don’t like how I look when someone snaps a quick, rushed photo of me.” And honestly