She is a mirror
Melinda Edwards photographs women over 40.
In her evocative portraiture, Melinda Edwards, a photographer specializing in women over 40, both in person and through remote sessions, becomes a conduit for genuine storytelling. Her work is characterized by its raw vulnerability and unapologetic honesty, creating a visual narrative that unfolds exclusively for the woman immortalized within the frame. There is no external audience in Melinda's artistic space; it is an intimate exchange between the subject and the artist.
Immersed in the profound stories of women who have weathered the storms of life beyond their fourth decade, Melinda's lens captures the essence of those older, wiser souls navigating the labyrinthine paths of self-discovery. From the poignant grief of embracing one's true self to the complexities of empty nests, failing marriages, or unions evolving into new seasons, changing health and wealth, her focus on women over 40 is deeply personal. At 44, Melinda finds herself not just fascinated but profoundly moved by the narratives, wisdom, strength, and vulnerability that emerge from her subjects.
Melinda is more than a photographer; she is a mirror, reflecting back to the women in her photos the essence of what she sees in them. The photographic space she creates is one of friendship, joy, connection and warmth—a sanctuary that feels like reuniting with an old friend. Her images are created to resonate deeply within the hearts of the women she captures, evoking the powerful realization, "That is me—I am seen, I am felt."
These honest and vulnerable photographs are an embodiment of Melinda's heart and soul. Her sentimental connection to this work stemming from a genuine desire to ensure that every woman, irrespective of life's stage, feels acknowledged. Through her lens, she pays homage to women’s beautiful voices, backbone, and their incredible hearts and hands —those who hold, nurture, and create the world around them.
Women over 40 photo project.
“As women over 40 we have untapped and underappreciated knowledge, wisdom and life experience this project is to give face to all of those amazing qualities while also acknowledging women who are experiencing changes in body, mind, health, wealth, families, relationships, careers”
If you would like to join the Women over 40 project you can book your session here:
If you would like to book a motherhood photo session please reply to this email or book via this link:
Motherhood photos are women over 40 to great grandmothers. These sessions are for women over 40 to have photos with their mother, grandmother, aunties, sisters - include all the women in your family.
DO you have these photos already?
The session can be in person or virtual/ remote via an app ( I am obsessed with these). You will receive an online gallery, prints and a photo book - this isn’t optional, it is included in the price. I choose the photos for the prints I send you and I curate the photo book. The price is as low as I can financially make it because I want to photograph alllllllllllll the mothers. You can pay in full or payment plan.
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Thank you to everyone that engages with this email, I am grateful and it brings immense joy when I get to reply to you in a conversational way.
Have a beautiful week
Love
Melinda
PS
Have you listened to the latest podcast - Conversations from the Gap.