40th Birthday Photoshoot

This 40th birthday photoshoot was a day well spent. When Scarlet approached me about scheduling a photoshoot to celebrate her 40th birthday in style, I was fully on board to hear her ideas. As an adult, how often do we have the opportunity to take time for ourselves and truly celebrate our birthday? More often than not, our birthdays pass by year after year marked with cake, a special dinner, or a gathering of friends. But when do we ever go out of our way to find the time to celebrate ourselves in a way that feels true to who we are? Professional birthday photos are often reserved for milestones throughout childhood such as 1st birthdays and quinceañera. So if you’re ready to make noise for your birthday, no matter the year, I am so ready to help you celebrate this moment for you.

40th Birthday Photoshoot

Scarlet’s 40th birthday photoshoot was completely about her in every way. The theming and setup were all her own. I have to admit, when it came time for us to work together, I got to see a big part of her personality come out to play. She exuded confidence and owned the moment, and most of all, she had an absolute blast.

The idea was simple, find a location in Miami that would allow us to bring along her biggest “prop”. A red hot Mustang. To go along with the fiery vehicle, Scarlet had the outfit to match. A pair of black leather pants with a sheer mesh top, a fabulous pair of sunglasses, and sky-high heels made Scarlet look utterly fabulous. Of course, we couldn’t honor this 40th birthday photoshoot properly without cake! To mark the occasion, during the photoshoot, Scarlet also had a single-layer white cake finished with colorful sprinkles and “40” candles on top. Her hair and makeup were on point (I always recommend scheduling professional hair and makeup ahead of your photoshoot) and her emboldened confidence was on full display.

40th Birthday Photoshoot Ideas

If you’re thinking of scheduling a 40th birthday photoshoot, there are plenty of ideas that come to mind, especially in a city like Miami! But the vibe is all you. Depending on the approach you’d like to take, I can recommend locations that will allow you to relax and have fun during the session with little to no interruptions. For a more editorial look, I like to work with my clients at a selection of local hotels, either by the pool or in the lobby. If you dream of something laid back that evokes your easygoing spirit we can plan a charcuterie picnic at a local park or even a beach. Whether you like the idea of including your car like Scarlet, or you dream of a laid-back photo experience, there are so many 40th birthday photoshoot ideas to make it completely your own. You pick the vibe, and I’ll recommend the location. To see more of Scarlet’s red-hot 40th birthday photos, you can scroll through some of my featured favorites, below.