Georgina Edwards. 41 Credit Union Executive ___ I underwent weight loss surgery five years ago, shedding over 135 lbs. Last year, I had skin removal surgery for my 40th birthday. Finally, feeling comfortable in my body, this photoshoot celebrates self-acceptance and embracing my newfound confidence.   My mom has been the most influential person in […]

Felicia Retiz. 56 Former Deputy Geographic Information Officer. Currently Retired, Loving Wife and Grandmother ___ It was an absolute honor to be captured by the talented photographer Felicia Reed. These photos are more than just images; they represent the joy I genuinely feel at this point in my life. Five years ago, I was diagnosed […]

Edna Jackson. 50 Mom, Deputy Executive Administrator ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot was a special way to mark my 50th birthday, capturing both individual and family portraits that hold significance in this milestone celebration.    The most influential people in my life have been my mother and father. Up to this age, my greatest accomplishment is finding peace […]

Let’s talk about something truly special: the amazing bond between a mom and daughter. It’s a mix of silly inside jokes, endless cups of tea (or wine, no judgment!), and that fierce love that only women who’ve been through it all together can understand. As these relationships evolve over the years, wouldn’t it be incredible to have stunning photos that […]

Emily Kipp-Wright, 48 Licensed Professional Counselor & Founder of Anchored & Beacon Behavioral ___ My Nannie recently passed away at 89 years old, and she has been the “woman” in my life for all of my 48 years, so SHE is the most influential person in my life. She married her high school sweetheart and […]

Cortney Baker, 49 CEO/Founder KidsCare Home Health and Multi-Passionate Artist ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot held deep significance as I approached my 49th birthday on September 29. It was a celebration of life and survival, marking my strokeaversary on September 18. These pictures will be a beautiful reflection of how I feel at this […]

Carolyn Veliz, 50 Registered Dental Hygienist, Mom, Ultasmarathoner ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot was a celebration of a significant milestone – my 50th birthday! The most influential person in my life has undoubtedly been my mother, and up to this day, my proudest accomplishments include being a mother to four beautiful daughters and running […]

Ashley Jackson, 47 Realtor ___   As I observed my friends working with Felicia over the past few years, their photos were beautiful and seemed to empower them. Despite being raised by a beautiful woman and having beautiful sisters, I’ve never fully embraced my own beauty. While aware of my attractiveness, I’ve prioritized being seen […]

Bridget C. Thomas-Hester, 51 Serial Entrepreneur, SBE, WBE, DBE ___   The decision for this photoshoot was a heartwarming gift from my children. The fact that they thought of me this way is significant, and their belief that this would be the perfect gift touches my heart. My children, entrepreneurs like me, are truly the […]

Ann Whitlock, 50 Systems Analyst by Trade, Mom & Entrepreneur by Choice, Lover of Bling Accessories ___ Why did I choose now for this photoshoot? Well, it’s time for me to celebrate me! I went through a tough divorce in 2011 after 11 years of marriage. As a single mother, I raised my son, who […]