• Close up photograph of young girl in couture dress. Taken during a studio session in Warrenville, IL
  • Little girl in a short pink couture dress looking back over her shoulder while walking thru an ivy tunnel. Photo taken at Fabyan Park in Batavia, IL
  • Mom and dad playing with their young son in the river. Taken during a family photography session in Naperville, IL
  • Mom and her toddler walking on a path between tulip beds during sunrise. Picture taken during a family photography session at Lilacia Park in Lombard, IL
  • Young girl in bright pink dressing sitting on a stool between a bunch of pink flowers looking and smiling at the camera. Photo taken during a studio photography session in Warrenville, IL
  • Young female in a long dress standing on top of a rock that is in the middle of a pond. Twirling her dress and smiling right at the camera. Taken during a graduating senior session in the western suburbs of Chicago.
  • Family of six walking down a colorful autumn path and walking away from the camera. Taken during a family photography session in Warrenville, IL
  • Three sisters cuddling and smiling at the camera during a studio photography session in Warrenville, IL
  • Teenage girl standing in front of a bunch of colorful rolls of paper wearing a couture dress while holding a vintage camera. Taken during a photography session with Novella Photography.
  • Group of 4 teenage girls in couture dresses posing for the camera. Photo taken during a photography session with Novella Photography.
Hey There!

 

 

I'm Kim.
Award winning and published photographer

 

I am the owner of Novella Photography LLC and the story teller behind the lens. I am a family photographer passionate about capturing real, heartfelt connections. I am based in Warrenville, IL but travel anywhere within the western, northern, or southern suburbs of Chicago to capture your family in the perfect location.

 

Why the name "Novella Photography"? Well, two reasons; 1) Novella just happens to be my last name and 2) I love its meaning. Like a novella - short story, yet rich with emotion - I believe every family has a unique story waiting to be told. I capture the little moments that make up your family's journey.

 

All our lives have "Novella" in them. Let me capture yours.

 

 

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TIMELESS * ORGANIC * CONNECTIONS

My approach during our time together is all about embracing the natural moments - cuddles, giggles, and those in between glances that tell your family's unique story. Rather than stiff poses, I use fun prompts and games to encourage authentic interactions, ensuring your session feels fun, relaxed and true to who you are. Whether we're chasing golden light in an open field, snuggled up at home or interacting with a themed set, my goal is to create timeless images that reflect the love and joy in your family. And while I appreciate fun trends of dark/moody or light/airy photography, I edit in a style that is true to color as I believe these timeless photos can be handed down to future generations without your photos looking out of date. Timeless * Organic * Connections

 

Extended family of seven standing and posing for the camera under a large black arch during a family photography session at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL

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Mom and dad playing with their young son in the river. Taken during a family photography session in Naperville, ILfamilies01.
one year old boy sitting in front of a buffalo check camping scene and smiling at the camera. Photo taken during a milestone studio session in Warrenville, ILChildren02.
female teenager standing on a rock in the middle of a pond in a while floral gown smiling at the camera. Photo taken in Homer Glen.Seniors03.

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Ahhh! Holiday Sessions start THIS WEEKEND! Time to snuggle up and capture beautiful memories with your family. Which session theme is your favorite? #holidaycheer #holidayminisessions #minisession #familytime❤️ #snuggle #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer #warrenvillephotographer #woodridgephotographer #lislephotographer #downersgrovephotographer #familyphotographer #familyphotography #novellaphotography

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?! 🐾
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Did you know your furry family member is welcome to join you for your Red Truck + Tree Lot Holiday Minis? This is the only session left of the season where pups can tag along — and I only have two spots left!
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Don’t miss out on this cozy, Hallmark-style experience full of twinkling trees, that classic red truck, and maybe even a little snow magic (shhh… let’s keep that part a surprise for the kids ❄️).
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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?! 🐾 (Go ahead… you know you sang it 😆) . Did you know your furry family member is welcome to join you for your Red Truck + Tree Lot Holiday Minis? This is the only session left of the season where pups can tag along — and I only have two spots left! . Don’t miss out on this cozy, Hallmark-style experience full of twinkling trees, that classic red truck, and maybe even a little snow magic (shhh… let’s keep that part a surprise for the kids ❄️). . Link to book is in the comments.

So incredibly lucky to call this life mine. Thank you all for helping me live my dream every single day.
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So incredibly lucky to call this life mine. Thank you all for helping me live my dream every single day. . #familyphotoshoot #familyphotography #familyphotography #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer #warrenvillephotographer #novellaphotography #yourphotographer #familysession

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located in warrenville, il

serving Naperville, warrenville, Wheaton, winfield, aurora, Lombard, downers grove, Lisle, glen ellyn, Woodridge, oak brook, elmhurst, and other surrounding western suburbs of Chicago