I've never been one to take pictures of myself, but I decided to step outside my comfort zone and book a solo photo shoot. Rachel Calvo In my mid-50s, I decided to let go of excuses and book a solo photo shoot in Paris. I spent about $800 for a three-and-a-half-hour package, which included one outfit change. I've always been camera-shy, but the shoot helped me gain confidence and felt well worth the money. I've never liked having my picture taken. I don't consider myself photogenic, and when I