Part 2: A New Chapter, A New Identity
Jacquie D: Marking a New Phase of Visibility
After taking early retirement, Jacquie realised how much of her identity had been tied to her career. “After only four months of retirement I soon began to realise how suddenly ‘invisible’ I felt to the outside world and indeed how my professional and personal identity was inextricably linked. I found myself somehow lost and wanting to visibly ‘record’ the beginning of a new phase in my life where I would be ‘free’ of the demands of my career.”
Her photos became a marker of this new chapter—one where she wasn’t defined by her job but by the woman she had always been. “I hope to look back on the photos in years to come as a time that marked new beginnings and a feeling of physical and mental self-worth.
It was a truly liberating and confidence-boosting experience.”
Amanda: Reclaiming Herself After a Break-Up
For Amanda, stepping into WomenVisible - The 50 project was about moving forward after the end of a 35-year relationship.
“It was just the right timing for me, as I am emerging from a break up after 35 years, and a new outlook is forming for myself. It felt exciting and challenging, and I just knew I wanted to do it… something just for myself, for me to look at a nice photo of me as I am NOW, to remind me of how far I have come and that it is not all over yet!!”
Her session was a chance to see herself in a new way— as someone full of possibility.
" I am proud of myself, for taking part, and for being able to look pretty damn good at this late stage and after all I’ve been through."
The Beauty of Rediscovery
Rediscovery isn’t a single moment; it’s a series of choices we make to embrace ourselves fully. Annie, Lucy, Jacquie D, and Amanda have shown that whether it’s through reflection, reinvention, or just stepping into the light, there’s always more to explore.
What have you rediscovered about yourself recently? Share in the comments—we’d love to hear your journey.
Want to be a part of the current WomenVisible Project?
You can take part in the Womenvisible project for our promotional price of £199 (total value £368).
Additional images are available to purchase at your viewing, but there is no obligation to do so.
Your favourite image is included, and your copy of 'Womenvisible - The 50 Project' magazine will be provided as a gift for being a part of the project.
ALL portrait sessions are backed by our 'Fall in Love With You' guarantee. If you do not LOVE your final images, you will be refunded, in full.
SESSIONS ARE LIMITED
AND WILL TAKE PLACE FROM NOW THROUGH TO THE END OF MARCH 2025
We are looking for 50 women to take part, and feature in the magazine, in total.
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