She is Over 40 & Fabulous and proudly displays her beautiful tattoos!  Ms. Cristie said she has no regrets about her 40-over-40 portrait session.

Longview resident, Ms. Cristie, part of the Over 40 & Fabulous group, says, “It was fun and it made me feel good about my outside. It made me feel sexy.” Over 40 & Fabulous Ms. Cristie believes that the experience empowered her to embrace her confidence and beauty.”

My favorite part of the session was all of it. I would tell others to do it!”

The 53-year-old maintenance manager considers her children and her career as her greatest achievements.

“I find my current job the most rewarding because I’m the only woman in a male-dominated field,” she said.

Ms. Cristie, who enjoys life with her fiancé Stevie, has a future ambition to buy a house. She says her favorite personal trait is her open-mindedness, and she actively encourages others.”

A word of advice for others, “Don’t let anyone discourage you.”

To date, Ms. Christie has the most fascinating tattoos I have had the pleasure of photographing.  They are unique and numerous.  She said they all have special meanings to her.

To watch the video featuring the inspiring ladies who participated in the 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience, click here!

For more inspiring portraits, testimonials, and information on how you can embark on your own empowering journey, visit portraitsbyrlee.com/40-over-40.