Portrait of a woman wearing a green turban photographed for the 40 Over 40 Project by a Bay Area photographer for women.

Not every woman feels empowered in the same way — and that’s exactly how it should be. For some women, a traditional boudoir experience is deeply meaningful. It’s about seeing themselves in a sensual light, reconnecting with their body, and allowing themselves to be viewed through someone else’s eyes with softness, desire, and appreciation. And […]

Change is always a little scary — but it’s also the doorway to everything beautiful that’s waiting for us. After calling the Bay Area home for so long, the idea of turning the page feels surreal. Pleasanton has been the backdrop for so much growth, creativity, and connection in my life and business. But as […]

As a Bay Area maternity photographer who has photographed so many beautiful mothers over the years, I can say this with complete honesty:I have never had a woman tell me she regretted being photographed while pregnant. What I do hear—again and again—are women telling me how badly they wanted a maternity session… but their hormones […]

Jessica’s bold 40 Over 40 boudoir session celebrates confidence, creativity, and self-expression with a Northern California portrait photographer.

The holidays have a way of bringing out our inner overachiever — the part of us that wants to make everything perfect, take care of everyone, and check off every box on the to-do list. But underneath all that hustle, there’s a softer voice that just wants to breathe, create, and be present again. As […]

Because it’s personal. Because it celebrates you.Boudoir is the art of honoring your body and your story. The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come and to celebrate your growth, beauty, and confidence. And let’s be honest—there’s something deliciously fun about gifting your partner a beautifully wrapped surprise they’ll never […]

Discover Monica’s inspiring 40 Over 40 boudoir session with Northern California boudoir photographer Heather Elizabeth — empowering, emotional, and timeless.

Celebrate timeless beauty with Northern California boudoir photographer Heather Elizabeth, capturing the effortless confidence of the classic oversized white shirt look.

Turning 40 is not the end of youth—it’s the beginning of a new era of confidence, strength, and self-expression. My 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience is designed to honor women in this powerful season of life and remind you that you are timeless, radiant, and worthy of being celebrated. As a Northern California boudoir and […]