The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#182: Visibility As Generosity: Rethinking Photos, Aging, And Confidence With Photographer Kristen Vallejo
35 minutes Posted Feb 23, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Visibility As Generosity
Welcome To The Midlife Feast
Meet Photographer Kristen Vallejo
Why We Fear The Camera
Perfection, Editing, And Real Joy
Believing Good Photos Too
Posing Versus Real Life
Aligning Photos With Your Brand
Aging, Menopause, And Seeing Ourselves
Confidence Is An Inside Job
Body Diversity And Representation
Easing Nerves In Sessions
Visibility Helps People Find You
Practical Prep And Styling Tips
The Missing Ingredient: Novelty
Where To Find Kristen & Closing
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If you've ever hidden in the back of a family photo, skipped a headshot session, or cringed when you saw a candid picture of yourself, this episode is for you. I sat down with Kristen Vallejo, a portrait and branding photographer based in upstate New York, who has made it her mission to help women feel comfortable and confident being seen. In this conversation, we unpack why so many of us (especially women navigating midlife) have such a complicated relationship with being photographed....