44 Letters
A Photography Project For Women Over 44
When you look in the mirror and look back on your life, what do you wish you could say to your 44 year old self? Now that you are in a different phase of life, what do you wish your 44 year self knew and understood? How have you learned to love yourself along the way?
I am looking for 44 women that want to be photographed and want to share their reflections as part of photography project celebrating the wisdom and the experiences of women over 44.
THIS IS MY STORY:
I am turning 44 today, September 19, 2019. As I begin my 44th year and reflect on who I have become, I find that there is a space inside of me that longs for a deeper artistic expression. I believe my work can make a stronger impact.
The last 14 years of my life have been devoted to my three children. I have this incredible opportunity to teach my children to believe in themselves by simply believing in myself. I have been dreaming of a photography project like this for many years. It is time to begin.
I am excited about this project because I am shaped by the people I photograph. I learn from you as I work with you. You teach me how to be present, and how to trust that the moment will unfold. You teach me to lean in and ask for more from myself and from my craft. You push me to capture in new and more compelling ways. I know I will grow as I photograph you.
I hope that you grow as well, because when you allow me to see you, I really SEE you, and you are beautiful. This is the project I want to pour my heart into because I know I can frame your beauty so that you can see it and so others can see it too.
WHAT IS YOUR STORY?
I want to photograph 44 women over the age of 44 who want to share part of their journey with other women. In addition to being photographed, I also want you to hand write a 1 page letter to your 44 year old self. What would you like her to know? It sharing this message with yourself, you will also be sharing it with women of all ages.
When this project is complete, I will have a showing at the studio and pair the portraits and the letters together.
WHY I AM DOING THIS PROJECT:
I know the words of wisdom you write to yourself will also speak to me, and I know our work will speak to many other women following in our footsteps. My hope is that this project will weave generations of together as we share how we have learned to love ourselves more.
HOW IT WORKS:
Your session in complimentary and you will receive 1 portrait of your choice as a thank you for participating. You must be willing to sign an image release form granting MMB Imagery permission to use your images and your letter publicly and online.
JOIN ME AND LET'S TELL YOUR STORY TOGETHER:
28 Comments
Sep 22, 2019, 5:55:47 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you so much! I am so happy that you want to participate. Thank you for your support.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:55:20 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you so much for joining. I can't wait to her your story. You single sentence is enough to bring tears to my eyes.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:54:34 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you so much for participating. I can't wait to see you again.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:54:00 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you! I am so excited about this project and I am so happy that I get to include you. Thank you so much for your support.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:53:11 PM
Michelle Massey - I am so excited to include you! Thank you for your love and support.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:52:41 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you so much! I am so excited about this project. I can't wait to get started.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:52:14 PM
Michelle Massey - I am so happy that I get to include you in the project. Thank you so much for your support.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:51:21 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you so much. It brings joy to my heart to include you in the project! Thank you for all of your support.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:50:47 PM
Michelle Massey - Thank you!! I'm so glad you want to participate.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:49:50 PM
Michelle Massey - I am very excited!
Sep 22, 2019, 5:49:30 PM
Michelle Massey - It's such a complete joy to have you take part. Would you mom like to participate too? You can even have your session together. Much love.
Sep 22, 2019, 5:48:30 PM
Michelle Massey - Barb, I am so excited about this project!
Sep 22, 2019, 1:26:33 PM
Mary Ceccanese - I believe Mary has some wonderful things to share.
Sep 20, 2019, 8:15:39 PM
Karen - honored to be allowed the opportunity to be a part of this!
Sep 19, 2019, 10:15:32 PM
Teresa Zigman - Thanks!!!
Sep 19, 2019, 9:29:18 PM
Barb Gamble - Thank you for doing this :)
Sep 19, 2019, 8:58:48 PM
Pamela Gulyas - A lovely woman...
Sep 19, 2019, 1:52:47 PM
Sue McDowell - You rock!
Sep 19, 2019, 1:22:54 PM
Becky Cook - Happy Birthday Michelle! What an inspiring project from a beautiful and spiritual friend!
Sep 19, 2019, 11:53:22 AM
Theresa Plank - Great celebration of women choosing their own path in life! Mid life celebration!
Sep 19, 2019, 10:52:15 AM
Tammy Bridges - What a great idea
Sep 19, 2019, 10:42:56 AM
Sandy Barkman - Michelle, I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Sep 19, 2019, 9:08:00 AM
Corinne Forbes - This is such a fabulous idea! What a wonderful way to glean advice, see what experiences others have encountered and promote understanding❤
Sep 19, 2019, 9:01:54 AM
Lea Goodsell - Such a great idea!
Sep 19, 2019, 8:52:47 AM
Janine H Bennett - Would be honored to be part of this project. If only my 44 year old self could see 20 years into the future ( I am now 64) and know that she would get a second chance at love.
Sep 19, 2019, 8:13:37 AM
Karen Sjogren - Thank you. As a hobbiest photographer, I have always been inspired by your work.
Sep 19, 2019, 8:05:18 AM
Shawna - Would love to do it, but it won't take my email address I would have told my 44 year old self that you are running out of time to spend with your baby boy, and in one year he would be gone and life as you know it would not be the same, that nothing would ever be the same again
Sep 19, 2019, 8:01:41 AM
Laurie Brewis - Yet another project that promotes the beauty in every woman from one of the hearts I know!