Loyal. Passionate. Resilient.
Toni Renee’
“My truth is to be real, to be authentically me, and to never settle.”Read Her Story
A note before you scroll · Middletown, Ohio
Somewhere along the way, you stepped out of the frame.
For years, you have held the camera for everyone else. Your children. Your family. Your friends. Every birthday and every holiday, you made sure they were remembered. This is where you step back in.
You do not have to feel ready. You only have to arrive.
Read my letter to you“So many women who come to me cannot remember the last time someone photographed just them.”
If that is you, you are not behind, and you are not vain for wanting this. You are in very good company.
A letter from Marilyn
Dear you,
I know the thoughts that come right before you close a page like this one. I should lose a few pounds first. I never like how I look in photos. Maybe next year.
I hear them from so many women, and I want you to know something. The camera does not go looking for your flaws. In the right light, with someone patient beside you, it finds your strength, your laughter, and your story.
I created Fabulous Shades of 50 because women over 50 deserve to be seen, represented, and celebrated. So many of us have quietly gone missing from our own family albums. You belong in them, exactly as you are now.
Your beauty did not expire. Your story is not over. And the + is everything still to come.
We will go slowly. I will take care of the rest.
Marilyn
Fabulous Shades of 50
Portraits with a voice
She was nervous too.
Every woman here once stood exactly where you are, wondering if this was really for her. Every portrait begins with her own words. Her story leads. The photography allows us to see it.
Adventurous. Nurturing. Excellence-driven.
Sharon
“Every stage of life lays the foundation for what comes next.”Read Her Story
What your experience is really like
The questions you were too polite to ask.
What if I don't know how to pose?
You never have to. I guide every angle, every breath, and every hand. If you have ever wondered what to do with your arms, you will not have to wonder here.
What if I don't feel pretty enough today?
Professional hair and makeup are part of your experience, included in your session retainer. By the time you step in front of the camera, you will have been cared for, unhurried, from the very start.
What on earth do I wear?
We plan it together before your portrait day. No standing in front of your closet in a panic. We choose colors and textures that feel like you, and you bring two to three looks.
Will I still look like me?
That is the whole point. The goal is not to look twenty-five again. It is to see the depth and beauty of the woman you are right now.
Will there be surprises about the cost?
No. Every price is shared openly on the Experience page before you book. Nothing is hidden, and nothing is decided in a hurry.
What if I don't love my photos?
You will see them with me at your personal ordering appointment, and you choose only the portraits you love. Nothing is printed or purchased without you.
The Fabulous Portrait Experience
You do not have to know how to pose. You only have to arrive.
I guide every part of your experience, from our first conversation to the day you hold your portraits, so you can relax, feel cared for, and enjoy being seen.
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We begin with you.
Your consultation helps me understand your story, your style, and how you want to feel in your portraits.
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Your day to be cared for.
Professional hair and makeup, wardrobe guidance, gentle posing, and space to laugh, breathe, and be yourself.
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Choose what you love.
At your personal ordering appointment, you select the portraits and collection that best preserve this chapter.
In her own words
“The most rewarding photography session I have ever had.”
“I recently had a photo session, and it was the most rewarding photography session I have ever had. I had so much fun during my photo shoot. Marilyn is a total professional in her craft, and my pictures are absolutely beautiful. It was difficult to make a selection because all the photographs were great. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking beautiful, professional photography.”
Sharon
Read More Client ExperiencesWhen you're curious
You do not have to decide today.
Start with a conversation. No pressure and no commitment. Just a chance to hear my voice, share a little of your story, and ask me anything at all.
Come as you are. We will take care of the rest.
Stories for what comes next
The Fabulous Journal
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