This wasn’t just a photoshoot. It was a declaration. A reclaiming. A moment of choosing herself in a world that so often asks women to pour endlessly into others.

Brenda has lived a full life already—she’s raised her children, supported her family, and even helped raise her grandkids. She’s been the nurturer, the rock, the glue. But now? Now it’s her time. Her chapter. Her season to refill her cup and rediscover joy in herself—not just as a mother or grandmother—but as a woman. A whole, radiant, powerful woman.

“I believe in empowering women to feel confident in their own skin,” she said. That’s why she said yes to the 40 Over 40 Experience — a photography project at Pearl Studios that celebrates women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

At Pearl Studios, we are beyond excited about our 40 Over 40 campaign! This incredible series is dedicated to celebrating the strength, beauty, and wisdom of women over 40. We've already had several amazing shoots, and the experience has been nothing short of inspiring. Every woman who steps into our studio brings her own story, her own journey, and her own unique radiance.