UNDIMMABLE.
Portraits of women over 40
who refuse to disappear.
40 WOMEN OVER 40.
40 DISTINCT LIVES.
TOO BRIGHT TO DIM.
At a certain age, women are being quietly edited out of the frame.
They become less visible in the imagery around us.
But the women I talk to have no interest in being less of anything.
Women over 40 become more defined. More precise. More themselves.
UNDIMMABLE™is a portrait series of women who refuse to disappear
culminating in a gala to celebrate them.
Only 40 women will be featured in UNDIMMABLE™.
Are you one of them?
WHY 40s, 50s, 60s+, WHY ME and WHY NOW?
My name is Katya Nicholas. I’m turning 50 in 2026, and over the years I have—like many of us—been asked countless times, directly and indirectly, to adjust, dim, or shrink myself.
Countless times, after each “friendly” suggestion, I wondered if they were right.
They weren’t. Not once.
At some point, I stopped wondering altogether.
I wear tutus or glitter boots whenever it feels like the right outfit for the occasion (yes, even if it’s a corporate function.)
And as I’ve been talking to other women who feel the same way, I realized something:
Our enemy is not aging.
It’s self-editing.
What I’ve also realized—long before I had language for any of this—is how naturally I tune into people.
I learned photography at 9 y.o. and was drawn to capturing those around me—my teachers, classmates, friends—because I saw beauty in them... before I was taught what was (and wasn’t) supposed to count as beautiful.
Today, I combine that innate ability to capture unguarded moments with years of experience guiding you through the process—so what we create feels authentic, even when it’s directed.
UNDIMMABLE™ is an invitation to create portraits that reflect you, without self-editing or conforming to an arbitrary standard of beauty or propriety.
Are you one of the 40?
WHY 40s, 50s, 60s+, WHY ME and WHY NOW?
My name is Katya Nicholas. I’m turning 50 in 2026, and over the years I have—like many of us—been asked countless times, directly and indirectly, to adjust, dim, or shrink myself.
Countless times, after each “friendly” suggestion, I wondered if they were right.
They weren’t. Not once.
At some point, I stopped wondering altogether.
I wear tutus or glitter boots whenever it feels like the right outfit for the occasion (yes, even if it’s a corporate function.)
And as I’ve been talking to other women who feel the same way, I realized something:
Our enemy is not aging.
It’s self-editing.
What I’ve also realized—long before I had language for any of this—is how naturally I tune into people.
I learned photography at 9 y.o. and was drawn to capturing those around me—my teachers, classmates, friends—because I saw beauty in them... before I was taught what was (and wasn’t) supposed to count as beautiful.
Today, I combine that innate ability to capture unguarded moments with years of experience guiding you through the process—so what we create feels authentic, even when it’s directed.
UNDIMMABLE is an invitation to create portraits that reflect you, without self-editing or conforming to an arbitrary standard of beauty or propriety.
Are you one of the 40?
“People often say that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder.
Behold yourself as beautiful.”
—Salma Hayek
Foreword to The Beauty of Color by Iman
WHY UNDIMMABLE™?
A lot of what gets sold as "confidence" is... a costume.
An alter ego. A persona. A technique for the moment someone catches you off guard.
And look, sometimes that helps. But you take off the costume and you're back to where you started.
UNDIMMABLE™ is here to capture the version of you that is already confident and powerful.
The women I've been talking to aren't lacking confidence—they've just spent years being asked to make themselves smaller, quieter, more palatable.
And they are done.
Even the most self-possessed woman has been conditioned to second-guess herself.
That's what sustained pressure to dim yourself does over time.
In both photography and executive coaching, I love bringing your brilliance into focus.
I love creating the conditions where the real you shows up fully in the frame.
Because I have no interest in giving you a new persona or a costume to try on,
to feel confidence or power.
If you're DONE dimming, join me.
What's Included
Portrait design appointment
We begin with a thoughtful consultation to design your session—discussing colors, silhouettes, and the overall feel you want your images to carry.
You’re welcome to bring pieces that feel like you, and I’ll guide you on what photographs best. If needed, we can source something specific to support the vision.
This is where UNDIMMABLE™ begins—creating images that reflect you, without self-editing or conforming to an arbitrary standard of beauty.
Celebrity-level hair & makeup and wardrobe styling
Professional hair and makeup are available to support the experience—whether you prefer something natural or more glam.
I have no intention to transform you into someone else, we want to ensure everything feels aligned with how you want to be seen.
Signature guided posing
This is a fully guided experience designed around you.
You don’t need to know how to pose—I’ll direct you every step of the way.
My role is to create the conditions where you can settle in and be yourself, and to translate that into images that feel unmistakably yours.
MAGAZINE FEATURE
Your portrait and story will be featured in a printed UNDIMMABLE publication—a collected body of work that brings this series into something tangible and lasting.
Your legacy.
Something that, years from now, still reflects you, without distortion.
Each participant receives a copy.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Women 40+ are invited.
This experience is for women who have lived enough to know who they are and
and who no longer feel the need to adjust to be more acceptable.
Women who are capable, self-possessed, and clear—
and who, in quieter moments, still catch themselves second-guessing.
Women who want to take ownership of how they are seen and remembered.
This is more than creating beautiful images.
It’s an opportunity to be captured as you are—without self-editing.
How Much Does It Cost?
REGULAR PRICE: $1500
UNDIMMABLE™PROJECT PARTICIPATION PRICE: $797
This is your entry into UNDIMMABLE™. Your session, your story, your portrait in a publication that will exist long after this moment.
Only 40 women will be featured.
This price reflects the project, not the full value of what you're creating.
IMAGE SELECTION
You’ll be invited to a private reveal session, where you’ll view all portraits from your session and select your complimentary image.
For your birthday, you will get two more complimentary portraits.
Your chosen portraits are delivered to you as both a fine art print and a digital file, and one of them will be featured in the UNDIMMABLE™ publication—of which you’ll receive a copy.
Most women find it difficult to choose just one (or three).
Your other portraits are available as additional images starting at $250 per portrait,
or as a collection starting at $1500—a complete body of work that tells the full story.
TO HONOR THE PORTRAIT SERIES
You’ll be invited to share your story—and your perspective on what being undimmable means to you.
These stories will become part of the UNDIMMABLE Gala and shared thoughtfully, allowing others to witness beauty through a more personal and truthful lens.
• See yourself beyond the narrow definitions of beauty we’ve been taught to accept
• Reflect on what this stage of life means to you and have that story honored
• Recognize your beauty as it is today, in every line, every change, every detail that tells your story
LUXURIOUS PRODUCTS TO STORE & DISPLAY YOUR NEW PORTRAITS
CRYSTAL COVER ALBUMS
Our gorgeous leather and crystal heirloom albums are the perfect way to preserve your images and enjoy them for generations. Select the size that works best for you.
WALL ART
Having your gorgeous new portraits up in your home is a Fine Art treasure. Whether your style is contemporary, modern or romantic, we can help you create unique and stylish décor for your home that you will truly enjoy.
FRAMED CANVAS ART
Stunning bespoke fine art. Framed canvas artwork arrive ready to hang to enjoy your new portraits on your wall every day. Order as single images or create a wall grouping.
GLASS FRONT PORTRAIT BOXES
The Reveal Box, handcrafted in Italy, is a luxurious living frame that allows you to switch out the highlighted matted print portrait whenever you want.
MATTED PRINTS
We strive to create images for you with the utmost heirloom quality. Each photograph is a work of art, printed on fine art media. Kept out of the sun and away from moisture, these genuine archival grade prints are meant to last 200 years.
HIGH-RESOLUTION DIGITAL FILES
Each portrait purchased comes with a matching digital file.
Included in Collections that start at $1395.
Financing options available.
Katya knows how to make you look good. Period. I was looking for professional headshots and what stood out to me about Katya was her ability to make me feel at ease. I’d never had a photo shoot done before and she was explaining all the ins and outs to me, not making me feel like I was an idiot for not knowing this stuff. If you have the chance to work with her—take it! She’s got an incredible eye.
Margo
Katya’s photography is equally alive with zesty creativity and professional precision. She considers her client’s audience, purpose and style with each session and finetunes her approach accordingly. I left her session with not only outstanding photographs, but feeling empowered as a person and deeply valued. We did a quick session in London and she was just outstanding.
Kim
Katya’s photography is equally alive with zesty creativity and professional precision. She considers her client’s audience, purpose and style with each session and finetunes her approach accordingly. I left her session with not only outstanding photographs, but feeling empowered as a person and deeply valued. We did a quick session in London and she was just outstanding.
Kim
Katya knows how to make you look good. Period. I was looking for professional headshots and what stood out to me about Katya was her ability to make me feel at ease. I’d never had a photo shoot done before and she was explaining all the ins and outs to me, not making me feel like I was an idiot for not knowing this stuff. If you have the chance to work with her—take it! She’s got an incredible eye.
Margo
We did the session in a relaxed setting and I felt very comfortable. Katya intuitively assessed which poses were most natural and comfortable for me.I am always very critical of photos of myself, like many, but I can truly say that I LOVE what Katya did! She captured my best looks and made it easy for me to relax and look natural. As soon as I received the photos I immediately changed all my profile shots and received tons of positive feedback.
Amy
I tend to be a bit camera shy, so choosing a professional photographer was a bit nerve-racking. Talent alone wasn’t enough, I knew I needed a photographer that I would be comfortable around.
I was so lucky to have Katya referred to me by a good friend of mine. I was in awe of the results! The shots not only captured different angles of my face, I could feel the energy behind the different looks and most importantlyI was proud to share these pics on various media!
Chizzy
Katya did my headshots for my website. I cannot even begin to tell you the number of compliments I have gotten on them. The photos she took conveyed the exact tone I wanted: highly professional, but open and friendly.
One of the greatest advantages of working with her, though, is her deep professional knowledge. She knows tricks to make you look so much better than you do in the party pics your friends take.
Lidia
I've truly never had more fun in a photo shoot in my life! During our time together, I just knew Katya was going to capture some great images. Not only did I leave with some modeling secrets, six hot magazine-quality shots, I left with a new friend!
Lori
Katya did my headshots for my website. I cannot even begin to tell you the number of compliments I have gotten on them. The photos she took conveyed the exact tone I wanted: highly professional, but open and friendly.
One of the greatest advantages of working with her, though, is her deep professional knowledge. She knows tricks to make you look so much better than you do in the party pics your friends take.
Sharyn
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