I am Dee

Black-and-white portrait of Denise Boomkens with glasses, light hair, and a loose sweater, hand on head.

I am dee

Me, Myself and I

Becoming yourself… Once you understand that’s what life is all about, it feels much more relaxed!

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Self-Acceptance and Friendship

The older I get, the more beautiful and loving I find myself. sounds awful narcissistic huh? But it is certainly not meant in a narcissistic way, it has much more to do with self-acceptance.

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Unique Aging

Every woman is unique in her own beautiful way, with her own unique story and traces of life.

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Up-Close and Personal

“So Dee, what are you doing these days? Oh yes, you are portraying old women, right? And … why exactly are you doing that?”

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It's My Birthday, Hooray!

Today a shameless selfie because today marks another milestone in my life’s journey, and I couldn’t be happier to become a year older!

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Pro-Aging

With my pictures, I capture the fierceness of women over 40 (and up).

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Body Positivity

If you’re feeling less than great about your body beyond your 40s, you’re not alone.

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Love Yourself

My Instagram followers know I am a pro-self-lover for all women, especially women over 40.

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Radical Self-Love Selfie Day

Once in a while, I take radical self-love selfies.

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A Selfie-Love Selfie Tutorial

On many’s requests, I want to share this tutorial about “how to take a selfie at home” with you.

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Dear Life

Since I became his mother, exactly 4 years ago, (almost) everything that was ever important to me no longer is.

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Huh...I-am-40+!

Searching for answers as to how I feel, I’m wandering the internet.

Close-up of Denise with blonde hair, wearing gold rings and a white textured top.

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I Am Dee

I am Denise (43), friends call me Dee. I am a photographer fueled by compassion, curiosity, and a drive to change the current view of society on aging

Black-and-white photo of a woman in a zebra print dress reflected in an ornate wall mirror.

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The Selfish Selfie

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you love what you see? Or are you constantly trying to equal the beautiful pictures of your fellow (younger) Instagrammers?