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A luxury boudoir experience created for women over 40 who are ready to reconnect with themselves in a bold, beautiful, and deeply empowering way.

As part of Stephanie Selby Photography’s 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition, selected women will experience a fully guided editorial-style boudoir session and be featured in the final fine art exhibition celebrating the beauty, confidence, and stories of women over 40 throughout Charleston.

For many women, being featured in the exhibition becomes one of the most emotional and empowering parts of the entire experience.

Confidence. Femininity. Self-Expression.

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– Desiree Riniker

I cannot say enough good things about Stephanie and the work she does. By far the best photography session I have ever experienced. Stephanie's enthusiastic, fun, and playful session had all the perfect components that made me feel and look absolutely beautiful. I am beyond excited and thrilled with her gorgeous photos and can’t wait for my next session. Thank you so much Stephanie!!! 

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– Jennifer Morris

Stephanie and her team were amazing. They helped me plan my outfits, they styled my hair and make-up and the entire experience was just down right fun. I’m so glad I made the decision to work with them.

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– Naomi Lattin

I had an incredible experience with Stephanie Selby Photography. The professional hair and makeup made me feel fabulous, and the portraits turned out beautifully. Stephanie's expertise and attention to detail truly shine through in her work.

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Once you apply for the 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition, we’ll schedule a consultation to learn more about your story, vision, and what inspired you to participate. This is where we begin designing an experience that feels personal, empowering, and true to you.

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01: CONSULTATION

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Editorial Boudoir Portraits

Together, we’ll curate the details of your photoshoot including wardrobe styling, concept inspiration, locations, and the overall aesthetic of your portraits. Whether you envision something elegant, bold, feminine, modern, or timeless, every detail is thoughtfully planned to create portraits that feel authentically you.

Let’s plan your dream session!

02. STYLING & SESSION DESIGN

At the conclusion of the project, participants will be featured in an exclusive fine art portrait exhibition celebrating the stories and portraits of 40 incredible women over 40. Friends, family, and guests will experience the collection together in a powerful gallery-style event designed to honor this unforgettable chapter.

Where your story becomes art.

05. THE PORTRAIT EXHIBITION

Your session is designed to feel relaxed, guided, and confidence-boosting from beginning to end. Professional hair and makeup styling will help you feel your absolute best while Stephanie guides you through flattering posing and natural expression to create stunning editorial-style portraits you’ll love seeing yourself in.

Time to celebrate yourself!

03. THE PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE

After your session, you’ll return to view your final portraits and select your favorite images for the exhibition and artwork collections. For many women, this becomes an emotional moment where they see themselves with a new level of confidence, beauty, and appreciation.

See yourself in a whole new way.

04. THE REVEAL

Be Showcased In The 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition

You will be invited to share your story, reflections, or perspective on confidence, femininity, and what this chapter of life means to you.

Your portraits and story may be featured as part of the final 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition celebrating women over 40 throughout Charleston.

Select images and interview excerpts may also be highlighted across Stephanie Selby Photography’s website, social media platforms, and promotional materials as part of the overall project.

Before-and-after makeover imagery and behind-the-scenes moments may also be shared to celebrate your transformation and experience.

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See yourself in a completely new light through an empowering luxury boudoir experience designed to celebrate you.

REDISCOVER

Be part of a powerful collective project celebrating the stories and experiences of women over 40.

CONNECT

Honor the woman you have become and embrace this season of life with confidence, beauty, and self-expression.

CELEBRATE

  • Featured in the 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition
  • Luxury editorial-style boudoir photoshoot
  • Professional hair and makeup styling
  • Personalized wardrobe + concept consultation
  • Expert posing guidance throughout your session
  • Multiple outfit changes
  • Magazine-style image retouching
  • Private portrait reveal + ordering appointment
  • Access to luxury albums and wall art collections

A luxury boudoir photoshoot experience created for women over 40 who are ready to celebrate themselves in a bold, feminine, and deeply empowering way.

40 Over 40 Boudoir Sessions

Featured in the 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition
Luxury editorial-style boudoir photoshoot
Professional hair and makeup styling
Personalized wardrobe + concept consultation
Expert posing guidance throughout your session
Multiple outfit changes
Magazine-style image retouching
Private portrait reveal + ordering appointment
Access to luxury albums and wall art collections

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Your boudoir portraits deserve to be preserved in a way that feels as beautiful and meaningful as the experience itself. Stephanie Selby Photography offers a curated collection of handcrafted heirloom products designed to transform your favorite images into timeless keepsakes.
From custom-designed albums and elegant folio boxes to fine art prints and luxury image collections, every piece is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate your confidence, femininity, and story in a way you can hold onto for years to come.

Preserve Your Portraits Beautifully

Luxury Heirloom Products

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Custom Fine Art Display

Transform your favorite boudoir portraits into stunning statement artwork designed to elevate your home while serving as a daily reminder of your beauty, confidence, and strength.
Whether displayed as elegant framed portraits, oversized statement pieces, or custom-designed wall galleries, these fine art collections are created to showcase your images in a sophisticated and deeply personal way.

"You deserve to be showcased..."

Luxury Wall Art

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Celebrate This Chapter Of Life

Reconnect With Yourself

Be Featured In The Exhibition

Feel Confident Again

So many women spend years focused on careers, families, responsibilities, and caring for everyone else. This experience creates space to reconnect with the woman underneath it all — confident, beautiful, feminine, and fully worthy of celebration.

Whether you are entering a new season, rebuilding confidence, celebrating personal growth, or simply wanting to do something bold for yourself, the 40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience honors the woman you have become through every chapter of life.

As part of the overall 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition, selected participants will also be featured in the final fine art exhibition celebrating the beauty, confidence, and stories of women over 40 throughout Charleston.

Many women walk into their session feeling nervous or unsure and leave feeling empowered, radiant, and completely transformed. Through expert posing, professional styling, and a supportive experience, Stephanie helps women see themselves in an entirely new light.

Create Timeless Artwork

Your portraits deserve to exist beyond a screen. From handcrafted albums to luxury wall art, these images become lasting reminders of your confidence, strength, beauty, and the moment you chose to celebrate yourself unapologetically.

The 40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience is about so much more than beautiful portraits. It is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, celebrate your femininity, and step into a version of yourself that deserves to be seen, honored, and remembered.

Why Women Are Joining The 40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience

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Stephanie Selby is one of Charleston’s leading luxury boudoir photographers, known for creating confidence-boosting experiences that help women feel beautiful, empowered, and fully seen in front of the camera.
Her warm approach and editorial style have guided hundreds of women through transformative portrait sessions designed to celebrate femininity, confidence, and self-expression. Stephanie is passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves and embrace their beauty unapologetically at every stage of life.
Recently celebrating her own 42nd birthday with a transformative boudoir session herself, Stephanie deeply understands the confidence and self-love this experience can inspire for women stepping in front of the camera.

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Wardrobe & Styling, Planning

Complete custom photo session design including advice on colors, styling and fit. We want you to look great but also be comfortable and fabulous on your special day.

Professional Makeover

Camera-ready custom makeup application by our skillful on-site makeup artist. (You meet her, you love her!) Glammed up or natural/refined, it's all up to you! Light hairstyling for picture perfect results!

Celebrity Style Photoshoot

Covergirl for a day! You will enjoy an 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.

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Your Transformation Begins Here

The transformation that happens during the 40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience goes far beyond hair, makeup, or beautiful portraits. It is about watching women step out of self-doubt and reconnect with their confidence, femininity, and sense of self in a completely new way.
Many women arrive nervous, insecure, or convinced they are “not photogenic.” Through expert styling, guided posing, and a supportive luxury experience, they leave feeling empowered, radiant, and proud of the woman staring back at them in the final portraits.

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What clients have to say

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An unforgettable, empowering experience. This photography session was nothing short of exquisite. From the moment I entered the studio, there was a palpable sense of intention, artistry, and quiet confidence -- the kind that allows you to fully surrender to the creative vision and simply be. The team created an atmosphere of trust and elegance, and the final images are breathtaking - confident, timeless, and beautifully done. This was not simply a photo session. It was a masterclass in seeing, honoring, and elevating a subject. I would recommend this studio without hesitation to anyone seeking refined, high-fashion photography and an experience that feels as extraordinary as the images themselves.

An unforgettable, empowering experience. This photography session was nothing short of exquisite

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I had so much fun during my Portrait Session with Stephanie Selby! From the second I walked in, I felt pampered and totally at ease — getting professional hair and makeup was such a bonus (who doesn't love a little glam?!). Stephanie made the whole shoot feel effortless. The best part was that it gave me a serious confidence boost. Seeing myself through her lens was empowering in a way I didn't expect

I had so much fun during my Portrait Session with Stephanie Selby!

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The 40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience is designed to help women over 40 feel confident, beautiful, empowered, and fully celebrated through a luxury editorial-style boudoir session and participation in the larger 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition.

40 Over 40 Boudoir Experience FAQ

Not at all. Stephanie guides you through every pose and expression during your session so you never have to worry about what to do in front of the camera.
Absolutely. Most women arrive feeling nervous or unsure before their session. The experience is designed to help you feel comfortable, supported, and confident from beginning to end.
Yes. Professional hair and makeup styling is included to help you feel polished, confident, and fully camera-ready for your boudoir session.
Stephanie will help guide wardrobe styling before your session. Many women bring lingerie, oversized sweaters, robes, bodysuits, silk pieces, or outfits that make them feel confident and beautiful.
Yes. Multiple outfit changes are encouraged so your gallery includes a variety of looks, moods, and styles throughout your session.
Only images selected for the 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition and approved promotional materials will be shared. Stephanie will always discuss image selections with you to ensure you feel comfortable and confident.
The exhibition is a fine art showcase celebrating the beauty, confidence, and stories of women over 40 throughout Charleston. Selected participants and their portraits will be featured as part of the final exhibition experience.
No. The project is designed for women over 40 and celebrates confidence, femininity, and self-expression at every stage of life.
We direct every pose from head to toe, including hands, chin, shoulders, and angles that flatter your unique shape. Micro-adjustments, breath cues, and flow posing ensure you never wonder what to do. The result is confident, natural boudoir portraits with elegant lines and relaxed expressions.
You are not alone. For many women, this is their very first boudoir experience. Stephanie’s goal is to create a supportive, empowering atmosphere where you feel beautiful, confident, and celebrated throughout the entire process.

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