40 OVER 40: THE CREATIVE SESSIONS

PRESENTED BY C.S. MARCHAND PHOTOGRAPHY

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I plan to photograph 40 women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond in 2025. Will you be one of them?

Experience an unforgettable creative portrait photo shoot in Southeastern Connecticut that will celebrate & capture every facet of you.

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A woman with short curly hair adorned with peacock feathers, wearing green eye makeup and a teal garment, viewed in profile.
A mature woman in a shiny green dress lying on a black surface with a golden background, posing with her eyes closed and one arm over her head.
A woman with wavy blonde hair smiling and holding a football helmet, wearing a black long-sleeve dress, standing against a brown background.
An elderly woman with gray hair smiling, sitting on the floor with her knees up. She is resting her chin on her hands and wearing a black dress, fishnet stockings, and blue high heels, with a brown satin fabric backdrop.
Woman in black lace top and black pants sitting with legs apart against a brown background.
A woman with short, wavy hair styled in an elegant updo, wearing a peach lace dress, gold and turquoise earrings, and multiple bracelets, looking thoughtfully to her right with a neutral expression.
A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a black lace lingerie and earrings, sitting on the floor with one knee up, against a dark background. She has makeup and is holding a feathered accessory.
A woman with long brown hair in a floral orange dress holding part of the dress, standing barefoot on a brown fabric, against a textured brown background.
A woman with brown hair and earrings in a black dress with cutouts, wearing an orange sheer top with gold embellishments, posing with one arm raised and her face partially obscured by her hair against a warm background.
A woman in a gold dress sitting on the floor amidst drapes and a tapestry backdrop.
A woman with long blonde hair lying on floral-patterned fabric, looking at the camera with her hand on her head.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes holding a bouquet of white roses, smiling softly. She is wearing gold earrings and a pink top with a zipper.
A woman in a strapless gown with a metallic finish, sitting on a draped fabric backdrop, with one leg exposed and her arm resting on her knee, against a dark background.
A woman with black hair and tattoos on her arms, smiling with her head turned to the side, leaning on a black surface against a gray background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with long dark curly hair, wearing large hoop earrings, a ring, and a black top, posing with hand on her head against a dark background.
A woman with wavy brown hair and closed eyes, wearing a black, patterned, semi-sheer top and silver earrings, has her hands raised over her head with fingers spread, against a gray background.
A smiling woman with short, wavy, blonde hair wearing a black lace camisole against a dark background.
A woman with dark curly hair, wearing hoop earrings, a black top, and a partially open black leather jacket, standing against a dark grey background.
Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair, wearing a black and white top, standing against a plain background with arms outstretched.
A woman with red hair wearing a white dress and veil, posing with her eyes directed at the camera against a plain white background.
A woman with blonde hair tied back, wearing a black lace top and leather pants, striking a pose with one hand on her hip and the other raised above her head against a plain white background.
A woman with wavy hair wearing a jacket, partially obscured by a reflective surface. The photo is monochrome.
A woman sitting on a chair, smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a floral dress, earrings, a necklace, and with one hand on her chest, in a black and white portrait.
A woman with wavy hair smiling, wearing a football jersey with the name Blaze and the number 75, wearing hoop earrings, posing against a textured background.
Black and white portrait of a woman with blonde, wavy hair wearing a lace top, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.
A black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing hoop earrings, looking directly at the camera, with one hand raised near her head and the other resting on a reflective surface.
A black and white photo of a woman with tattoos, lying on her side with her arm propping up her head, looking directly at the camera.

Every incredible woman shown above is over 40.

Here are some of the things they had to say after their photo shoot experience:

  • A woman with gray hair styled in loose waves, wearing a shiny green satin dress with a scoop neckline, laughing with her mouth open and eyes squinted. She is also wearing long, dangling earrings and has one hand on her hip, against a neutral background.

    Easily one of my favorite summer memories was this day with these fabulous ladies! The dream team! They made me feel like a princess, a goddess, and a total badass!!

    DE P.

  • A woman with short, reddish-blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark off-shoulder dress and jewelry, is standing against a plain, textured gray background. She is smiling and looking upward, with her left hand resting behind her head.

    Thank you for making me feel so EMPOWERED & BEAUTIFUL on this day! I hope this encourages women everywhere to step into their greatness.

    Lori M.

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair smiling with eyes closed, wearing a blue dress and dangling earrings, posing with one hand touching her hair and the other crossing behind her neck, against a dark background.

    These women boosted my confidence level and reminded me I need to be kinder to myself. I feel like the woman in this photo isn't an unrealistic version of me - just me amped up a level.

    DIANNA H.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Image of photographer Claire S. Marchand in a floral dress sitting on stone steps outdoors, smiling, with trees and a statue in the background in Paris, France.

My name is Claire Marchand, and I am a portrait photographer. I believe that everyone deserves to look and feel incredible in photographs.

I am passionate about helping you evolve your confidence through empowering photo shoot experiences. It is my greatest honor & joy to capture women of all ages and show them (you!) that they are powerful and uniquely beautiful.

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Wardrobe stylist Keely Lozier in a lace dress standing next to a clothing rack with a blue patterned shirt, a brown leather jacket, and a red handbag.

Keely Lozier is a professional wardrobe stylist, creative director, and my right hand woman. Oh — and she does the best hair wind in the business!

Keely is an integral part of every photo shoot, from planning to the final product. She is an expert in what looks good on camera — from wardrobe and accessories to set design. She and I work closely to translate your vision into incredible photographs.

In addition to styling for camera, Keely also styles people for everyday life and special events.

The 40 Over 40 Creative Sessions are $450 (an $850 value)

Your experience includes:

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SESSION DESIGN CONSULTATION

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WARDROBE STYLING

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CUSTOM PHOTO SHOOT

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HAIR & MAKEUP

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IMAGE REVEAL

I have carefully created this photo shoot experience — it includes everything you need to look and feel comfortable & confident in front of the camera!

Two framed portraits of a person on a dark background, one in a brown frame showing a smiling pose, and the other in a black frame with an artistic side profile and decorative details.

For participating in the 40 Over 40 Creative Sessions, you will receive one complimentary fine art matted print + corresponding digital file as my gift to you. This is valued at $250. If you choose to upgrade to a collection, that amount will be applied as credit.

BOOK YOUR CREATIVE PORTRAIT SESSION

Once all 40 women have been captured, it’s time to celebrate!

The 40 Over 40 Creative Sessions will culminate in a gallery show inspired event — you are art and I am going to show you and the world! We will gather to sip, mingle, and highlight each incredible woman who has been a part of the campaign.

Two women smiling, one seated in a green dress, the other standing, adjusting the dress.

In order to be a part of the 40 Over 40 Creative Sessions, I ask that:

  • You sign a model release — this allows me to share your story & portraits on my website, social media, and display at the gallery event!

  • Your photo shoot must take place before December 31st, 2025.

  • You are ready to trust my team to create the most breathtaking portraits you’ve ever seen of yourself.

I'M READY

Will you be one of our 40 women over 40? 

Please fill out the form and Claire will be in touch with booking information.