The participation fee is $250. The fee not only holds your date and allows us to book in the hair and makeup artist for your shoot, it also covers the consultation, photoshoot, one image of your choice and a ticket to the 40 Over 40 Portrait Exhibition & Celebration.

The $250 participation fee includes:

ZOOM STYLING CONSULTATION - to discuss your vision for how you want to be photographed and coach you on what to wear/styling

HAIR & MAKE UP - professional hair & makeup on your photoshoot date (value: $220)

PHOTOSHOOT - a 3 hour photoshoot (value: $250)

IMAGE VIEWING & ORDER SESSION - a zoom session or in person session to look at the 25-30 images we have created for you. At this session you can choose the one complimentary image in your $250 package, or if you want to order more images you can do so

PORTRAIT CELEBRATION + Exhibition - upon completion of the project there will be a celebration and exhibition to showcase the portraits of all 40 women. You will have one ticket to this event ( In case of unfortunate events such as pandemic etc, there will be an alternative solution to the celebration, such as a virtual event and exhibition or perhaps a magazine featuring all participants)

This package is a total value of $820 but because we are so passionate about this project we are offering these shoots at just $250 to cover our hard costs.

Absolutely! When you see the 25-30 stunning images we have created for you, there's a good chance you are going to want more than one! Extra images (including the digital and 5x7 print on 8x10 mat) are $250 each. Or our packages with 6 images start at $900 and go up from there. We do take credit cards and offer payment plans as well. Again, there's no hard sell to buy more. This is about what you love and you won't know what you love until the photos are completely finished! So this isn't something to worry about now, it's a decision you make later when you see the results of our shoot.

At our studio in Cupertino CA.

One of the most exciting parts of this project is to celebrate all 40 of our participants and share your images and stories with the community. Because we are still booking our 40 women that are participating, we don't have full details 100% figured out yet.

COVID19 thought us to be prepared for any circumstances so we are ready to have an alternative solution to the celebration, such as a virtual event and exhibition or perhaps a magazine featuring all participants.

I will be truing 50 by end of this year, and for the past few years I was told by society and media that "it's all downhill from here." However I am here to prove that there's no expiration date on being a fabulous, happy, fulfilled, and vibrant woman. Women in their 40s, 50s and older have stories that should be celebrated and I would love to showcase their stories, wisdom, and beauty. Lets do this together!

It is a complete myth that you have to be photogenic. It’s my job as the photographer to make you look and feel amazing! And I am a trained master at making women of all ages, shapes and sizes look amazing in photographs.

We will coach you on what to wear. You can wear up to 4 different outfits in your photoshoot. We will select the outfits you feel amazing in, it can be a casual jeans and white shirt or a fancy cocktail dress. There's no rules. This is up to you! I want to photograph you based on YOUR UNIQUE VISION.

Certainly! You can definitely include loved ones in your shoot! Extra hair and make up is $200 per person (if needed). Part of your story is the people you love. So if you want to include your loved ones, the more the merrier. And you also have total permission to make this photoshoot just about YOU!

Yes! I would love to also have your friends be a part of this project! Please spread the word.

I totally understand that life happens! I do book in my hair & makeup artist's time to be at your photoshoot. Therefore, you are allowed one reschedule more than 5 days out from the shoot at no charge. If we have less than 5 days notice we do charge a $150 rescheduling fee. This goes to compensate the hair & makeup artist for lost work. That said, hopefully this won't be an issue at all.

The $250 however is a non refundable retainer so please be sure you are committed when paying your retainer.

We aren't "choosing" anyone. Every woman's story is inspiring. Every woman is beautiful. So we aren't going to exclude anyone who wants to be involved. Basically, this project is first come, first served. If you are willing to

connect with me for a "get to know you" call

pay your $250 participation/retainer fee

book your date

are over 40 (or turning 40 this year) you can be a part of the shoot! YAY!

You will also need to sign a photoshoot agreement.

The other limit is that we only have 40 spots available.

Once we hit 40 women, we will create a waitlist of interested women. If there's a big enough waitlist we might launch this project again in the future. That said, right now we are really just focused on the first 40 women for 2024.

Call or text Leili directly 650-281-3084

Or Email us info@leiliestaki.com

Or fill out a summation form via our website