As an aging woman myself I understand and appreciate the beauty of maturity. I end up taking many images of myself when setting up my studio for a headshot. Some days I look better than others and I definitely don’t keep these images but what this has done is desensitize me to what I look like at my age and has taught me to embrace this season of my life.

Try this for yourself, start taking images of yourself. If all you have is a cell phone then do a selfie or have someone close to you take your picture. Do not add a filter! Look at yourself, and tell yourself you are beautiful, you have wisdom, maturity, and grace. It is ok to age; you are still beautiful not only on the inside but on the outside as well. When it comes time for you to get that professional headshot you will be ready for the experience. You will have fun and be more authentic because you will be less worried about what you look like, and the outcome will be a natural and beautiful portrait.