40 Over 40 Body-Positivity Gallery Exhibit
Focuses the Lens on Women 40+

Local Photographer is Working to Transform the Way Women Over 40 are
Viewed by Themselves, Society and the Media

Richmond, VA 2023 – Celebrate mature women of all shapes, sizes, lifestyles and backgrounds at the 40 Over 40 portrait exhibit created and developed by local photographer, Kate Styles. Kate Styles will unveil the results of her 10-month long 40 over 40 Gallery Exhibition on October 20th, 2023 at the Spring Hill Suites in Chester, VA. The portrait showcase will feature photographs of women over 40 years old that she captured during a “model for a day adventure” in her private studio. Kate Styles’ project was born from her philosophy that the more we see images of mature women who are happy, confident and unafraid of aging, the more we are encouraged to feel better about ourselves at any age.

“I wanted to create a space where women can unapoloogetically find mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. All while taking home visual evidence of their power emerging,” Kate said. “So, I wanted to show that women at this age are still beautiful, still vibrant. Many are starting new careers, starting new businesses, thriving and giving back.”

Each portrait will be exhibited gallery style alongside personal stories on aging that Styles collected from each of the women featured in the exhibit. Kate Styles hopes the younger generation will embrace the wisdom and strength offered. She also hopes the exhibit will show younger women that they can look forward to aging, and there is a new level of wisdom and beauty ahead.