I'm photographing 40 women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s +
I'd love for you to be one of them!
You're invited to a unique and luxurious one-of-a-kind portrait experience.
You'll be featured in my upcoming gallery exhibition and celebration featuring women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s++ and their incredible stories!
Why 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+, and why me and why now?
I’m Julie Monacella, a portrait photographer of 18 years—and I just turned 50.
After photographing thousands of families, I’ve noticed something: women make sure everyone else is in the picture, but often step out themselves.
As we grow older, we gain strength, wisdom, and a beauty that deserves to be seen.
The 40 Over Forty Campaign is your chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate who you are today.
You are strong. You are beautiful. You are worthy of being seen.
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Whatever your personality, we have your style covered.
Bright colors? Muted hues? Loud laughs? Peaceful expressions? Playful? Serious? A little bit sexy?
The goal is to create images that show the real you.
BOOK NOW or NOMINATE SOMEONE
"The final images are stunning and I cannot wait to use them both in my professional and personal life. I have done headshots a few times in the past however this was the first time I had professional support from beginning to end, making this truly exceptional!" - Cathy W.
" I honestly feel more confident when I look at my images." - Maren G.
you deserve to feel this great too...
Who is this experience for?
All women 39+ and up are invited. I would love to photograph stunning images of women of
This experience is designed to be exciting, pampering, an indulgent adventure, custom tailored and focused on YOU!
Think about how you want to be captured, what does your legacy look like? Our passion is YOU.
- different shapes & sizes
- different tastes & styles
- from different backgrounds
- with different view on life
Think about how you want to be captured, what does your legacy look like? Our passion is YOU.
How much does it cost to be featured?
While exhibition spots remain, we're offering this luxury portrait experience for only $690.
The total value is over $2000.
What's included?
- Personal style and concept consultation to plan your dream session.
- Professional makeup artistry to look your absolute best.
- Relaxed and fully guided photo session in our state-of-the-art studio.
- Invitations to our gallery-style exhibition after the campaign is complete.
- Your portrait from the event to showcase your beauty forever!
As one of our featured women, you'll receive:
YOUR story is
worth sharing!
The project will culminate with a beautiful photographic exhibition featuring stunning portraits and inspiring stories of the amazing participants. Let's fill the northwest suburbs with stories and images of strength, beauty, empowerment and community.
Apply to be featured or learn more!
Let's have a quick chat about including you in the 40 over 40 Portrait experience. Call us at 847-707-9227 or submit below.
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you deserve to be pampered
Consultation: Wardrobe & Style Planning
professional makeup artistry
luxury photography session
Complete custom photo session design. We will help you select outfits that represent your style. We can create formal and dramatic looks using elements in our style closet, if you desire.
Camera-ready makeup artistry by our amazing makeup artist. You will love her! She will create a look that is totally YOU! We will do very light hair styling for picture perfect results!
Feel like a model! You will enjoy a fully and expertly guided photoshoot. Not comfortable in front of the camera? We've got flattering poses and gorgeous lighting to make your beauty radiate.
wake up to your beauty,
every day.
featuring luxurious products to ENJOY & display your new portraits
Bespoke albums
Wall art
framed museum canvas
Our gorgeous leather or linen albums are the perfect way to preserve your images to enjoy for generations.
Let your home radiate warmth and connection. Our art is about creating living spaces filled with emotions, memories, and stories.
Hand-painted museum portraits are meticulously crafted to elevate the portrait with rich details and expressive brushstrokes.
Are you wondering if this might be for you?
If so, let's talk! I'd love to learn about you to see if you would be a good fit for this campaign. Call me at 847-707-9227. Or click to schedule a quick chat.
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Julie is an award winning photographer in downtown Palatine, serving the areas of Arlington Heights, Long Grove, Kildeer, Barrington, Inverness, Deer Park, and more.
Call us at 847-707-9227
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