25/08/2026
“I don’t like photos of myself.”
It’s probably the sentence I hear more than any other.
For so many women, being in front of the camera feels uncomfortable. We notice every perceived flaw before we see ourselves as a whole, and we hold ourselves to standards we’d never dream of applying to anyone else.
Christine told me she wanted to gift herself this experience because she wanted to see herself through a different lens. Not the one she’s looked through for years, but mine.
Christine is one of those women whose work has had an impact far beyond what most people will ever know. For more than 24 years she has dedicated her career to helping organisations better understand the people and markets they serve across Africa. She was part of the team that established Ipsos Nigeria in 2010 and has spent her career uncovering insights that drive innovation and sustainable growth across the continent.
Listening to her talk about her work, it was easy to see her passion for Africa’s future and the pride she takes in helping businesses make better decisions. Photographing women like Christine is one of my favourite parts of the 40ish & Flourishing project. Behind every portrait is a fascinating story, and every woman who walks into my studio reminds me that we’re often so much more than the version we see when we look in the mirror.
Thank you, Christine, for trusting me to show you the woman I saw.
