{"id":18898,"date":"2023-10-03T08:21:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T12:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/?p=18898"},"modified":"2026-04-01T06:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T10:52:36","slug":"extraordinary-the-over-50-revolution-debbie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/extraordinary-the-over-50-revolution-debbie\/","title":{"rendered":"Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution &#8211; Debbie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After her mother passed away this year, Debbie began to realize how valuable portraits of a loved one are to those left behind. Her daughter encouraged her to participate in this campaign as she also felt it important to have portraits of her mother.  Debbie decided to step out of her comfort zone and book a portrait session as part of the Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-540x720.jpg\" alt=\"Behind the scenes cell photo of Debbie, enjoying professional hair and makeup styling by Dianne Sitar for her portrait session for Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution\" class=\"wp-image-18905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution-Debbie-hair-and-makeup-by-Dianne-Sitar_0124-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hair &amp; makeup by Dianne Sitar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution is a luxurious, empowering portrait experience, to celebrate the beauty and lives of women over age 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women over 50 tend to hide from the camera because in our society, aging is not appreciated. The result is that we don&#8217;t feel beautiful so we avoid existing portraits.  Debbie wanted to exist in portraits for herself and her family, and she also wants to encourage other women to do the same.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-576x720.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Debbie, laughing, with a black background, for Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution\" class=\"wp-image-18907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-576x720.jpg 576w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-96x120.jpg 96w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-laughing-with-black-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0125.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>She said, &#8220;We have let go of some of the stressors we have dealt with in the past and have a different perspective on life. I turned 65 this year, which really does not feel any different to me. I now see it as being important to make time and spend time with those who are most special to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-504x720.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Debbie wearing a blue halter dress for Extraordinary: the Over 50 Revolution\" class=\"wp-image-18916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-504x720.jpg 504w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-84x120.jpg 84w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-70x100.jpg 70w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-blue-halter-gown-in-front-of-black-background_0129-scaled.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Debbie&#8217;s mother is her role model.  &#8220;She was a nurse, which guided me to my career in nursing. My mother was kind, gentle, and her family was so important to her. She had strong values which were passed down to her children and grandchildren.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-720x513.jpg\" alt=\"Debbie smiling with white background for Extraordinary the Over 50 Revolution at Maundy Mitchell Photography\" class=\"wp-image-18909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-720x513.jpg 720w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-140x100.jpg 140w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-white-background-for-Extraordinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0126.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When asked what advice would she would give to women who are younger than her, she said,<br>&#8220;In the busy times that we live, recognize what is important and what matters most, otherwise life can become like a cluttered room. Take time for those who are special to you but more importantly take time for yourself. Enjoy your journey in life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-504x720.jpg\" alt=\"Debbie wearing a navy gown for Extraordinary-the Over 50 Revolution portrait session at Maundy Mitchell Photography in NH\" class=\"wp-image-18913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-504x720.jpg 504w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-84x120.jpg 84w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-70x100.jpg 70w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-wearing-a-navy-gown-for-the-Over-50-Revolution_0128-scaled.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like her mother, Debbie hopes to lead by example, with patience and kindness, supporting and providing<br>encouragement to those around her.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-504x720.jpg\" alt=\"Debbie smiling wearing a gold gown for Extraordinary - the Over 50 Revolution\" class=\"wp-image-18911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-504x720.jpg 504w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-84x120.jpg 84w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-70x100.jpg 70w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-1075x1536.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Debbie-smiling-with-wearing-a-gold-gown-for-Extraodinary-the-Over-50-Revolution_0127-scaled.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;&#8221;My photo session with Maundy was a wonderful experience for her Extraordinary over 50 Revolution. She made me feel at ease in front of the camera and I\u2019m so happy with my photos to share with my family!&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Debbie<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Over 50 Revolution!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your portrait experience in 2023 &#8211; a few sessions are still available this year!  If you are a woman over the age of fifty, &#8220;the Over 50 Revolution&#8221; is for you. It\u2019s for everyone who loves you and for other women of all ages, to show them that they are worthy, too. I hope you\u2019ll join me in this luxurious and empowering experience.&nbsp; You can find out more&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maundymitchell.com\/photography\/unforgettable-the-over-50-revolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After her mother passed away this year, Debbie began to realize how valuable portraits of a loved one are to those left behind. Her daughter encouraged her to participate in this campaign as she also felt it important to have portraits of her mother. 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