Raj is one of the participants of our 40 over 40 Experience this year. It has been wonderful photographing women over 40 and I can’t wait to share more shoots with you. We have met incredible women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & even 80s and we’re so excited for the exhibit! If you want to participate, fill out a form HERE.

We asked Raj questions about beauty and confidence over 40:

How did you feel before your photo shoot? Were you nervous? Excited? Were you scared how your photos would turn out?: I was nervous as I do not like having my pictures taken. Excited at the prospect of having a day of pampering and a day dedicated to me.

How did you feel when you saw your photos?: When I saw the pictures I was lost for words. I was in utter amazement that my pictures turned out so stunning, I could see these pictures in a magazine.

What excites you about your future? What are your goals and plans you look forward to?: I am so pleased to have these memories of me looking so great, my children have these amazing pictures of their mummy looking at her best. This whole experience has thought me that anything is attainable, I have never really been happy with my pictures and chalked it down to me not being photogenic. But Agnes has proved me wrong and showed me that having the right guidance and skill can totally change that.

How do you nurture your confidence on a regular basis?: I am generally a confident person, work, personal life I have done well. Now I feel more outwardly confident. I have never had a profile picture on my social media but now I do thanks to the photoshoot. I felt these pictures reflected how I see myself and felt confident enough to share them publicly.

Are there any myths about being your age you'd like to bust?: I think the phrase “Life Begins at 40” is so true. I found that by 40 you really do establish yourself in the world and identify what you stand for.

“ This photoshoot was truly the first thing I have ever done on my own for me that was fun and exciting and enjoyable. The whole experience was amazing. I want to do this again in my 50’s!”

— Raj