The Pinch Zoom Project

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Series 1: 40 over 40

Next in the grid is B and I knew we would have some fun given his style and willingness to try a few things. Good man and good heart and a good helping of cool..that's right, even after 40. Proof positive that you don't have to resign to dad jeans, pleated khakis and high arch support sneakers when you leave your thirties behind.

Remember kids - . Unless it's a cigar. 😜

I'm not photogenic.
I'm not pretty or hot enough.
I'm too old.
I hate pictures of myself.
I have wrinkles.
I have white hair.
A whole photo shoot of me?
You won't possibly get a good shot.

These may be some of the self talk that has been preventing you from reaching out. And for those still hesitant I say this:

I'm not going to make you look younger or better looking than you already are. I'm not going to mask the crows feet or laugh lines that mark your journey of a thousand smiles, losses and loves. I won't filter out the spots on your face kissed by the sun of over 40 summers.

For those of you who have sent your request, bravo! And thanks for trusting me and believing in the project. We will be in touch soon.

And for those who haven't, space is running out in this series. Shutdown all the negative self-talk and let's take a chance.