The Future is Female Empowerment sessions
These sessions are about so much more than just taking pretty pictures—they’re about seeing yourself in a whole new light.
The tween and teen years can be filled with change, self-doubt, and the pressure to fit in. The Future is Female sessions are designed to help girls reconnect with who they are and remind them of just how strong, unique, and beautiful they’ve always been.
Through thoughtful prompts, natural posing, and genuine connection, we’ll create a safe space where your girl can shine with confidence and begin to embrace her individuality. Whether she’s quiet and reflective or bold and bubbly, this session is all about celebrating her—just as she is, right now.
Because when a girl sees her own strength and beauty reflected back at her... she starts to believe it.
Lori, business owner and couture dress designer at Your Fairy Godmother saw the need to make girls confidence grow and created a program specific to this. Lori has partnered with Child Couture Magazine to bring you The Future is Female—a confidence-building, couture photography experience designed especially for tweens and teens.
Only a select group of photographers across the U.S. are chosen to participate in this special program, and I’m honored to be one of them. Each month, just 2 photographers are invited to host these limited edition sessions, making this an exclusive opportunity for a few lucky girls to step into a magical, affirming experience.
During your session, your child will wear one of five stunning, custom-made couture gowns provided by Your Fairy Godmother—pieces designed just for this program. In addition to the beautiful memories created, I’ll submit up to 5 images from your session for potential publication in Child Couture Magazine, with a chance to be featured in a special Tween Edition release.
It’s an unforgettable experience designed to help girls see—and believe in—their own magic.
This year's theme: YOU ARE MAGIC.
At its heart, Wicked is about two powerful women who rise in different ways—one through defiance, the other through tradition. It reminds us that true strength doesn’t always look the same. Sometimes it’s bold and loud. Sometimes it’s quiet resilience. But it always starts with knowing who you are and standing tall in that truth.
These sessions were designed to reflect the spirit of the story—where being “different” is your superpower and where your journey, no matter how twisted or unexpected, deserves to be honored. Whether you connect with the fierce independence of Elphaba or the inner growth of Glinda, this is your moment to step into your own kind of magic.
Let’s tell your daughter's story in a way that’s fearless, enchanting, and entirely her.
How the sessions work
1. Two options for location
These limited edition sessions will take place Saturday April 26th downtown Chicago or April 27th in my home studio in the western suburbs. The downtown chosen will be reminiscent of Shiz University and across the street from the Westin Michigan Ave where I have rented a meeting room for the girls to get ready in. On April 27th, sessions will take place in a studio setting. While I love the downtown setting, I know that doesn't work for everyone so wanted to offer both options.
2. Pick your add ons
The base package includes your daughter's choice of getting photographed in one of the Wicked couture dresses that Lori has created as well as a gallery of 15-25 professionally edited photographs. You will have the options of adding additional girls (a sister, a friend, a cousin) add a second dress and add on hair/makeup to elevate their experience.
3. The day of your session
Your daughter will come in, meet the team that will be helping that day and have the chance to pick out her dress. Your daughter's session length will vary depending on if she is getting her hair/makeup done or if she is adding a second dress to her session or she has a friend/sister joining her. Her total experience time can be up to 1.5 hours long based on those varying factors.
4. After your Session
Within two weeks of her session, you will receive your beautiful daughter's online gallery. From here you can download or order prints, canvas and other products. If mom gives permission, I will submit a couple of her pictures to Child Couture Magazine and she could be featured in their next issue! All girls that are featured in the magazine will receive 1 copy per family (as a gift from me). Any additional copies needed can be purchased thru their website, which I will be happy to supply once published.
The Dresses!
Pics from 2024's Tween Dream event
...inspired by Taylor Swift
What's New on the 'Gram
It might not feel like it yet, but Spring and Summer memories are about to begin.
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Minis are here and I’m so excited to share them with you!
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This year’s lineup includes:
🌿Greenhouse Minis
🌷 Tulip Minis
🎓 Cap, Confetti & Crew Minis
🌼 Wildflower Farm Minis
🌳 Cantigny End of Summer Family Minis
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If you have been waiting to update family photos, celebrate your senior, or capture a little bit of summer magic…this is your sign.
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See bio for booking link.
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Friendly reminder:
Spring & Summer Mini Sessions go on sale TODAY at 4pm!
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This year’s lineup includes:
🌿 Greenhouse Minis (family or motherhood)
🌷 Tulip Minis
🎓 Cap, Confetti & Crew senior sessions
🌼 Wildflower Farm Minis
🌳 Cantigny Family Minis
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If you’ve been waiting to update family photos, celebrate your senior, or capture a little bit of summer magic… this is your sign.
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⏰ Spots go live at 4pm
Set those reminders — minis tend to disappear quickly!
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I can’t wait to see so many familiar faces (and new ones!) in front of my camera this season.
SO. MUCH. COMING. YOUR. WAY.
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ALL Spring and Summer sessions are being released to the public on Friday at 4:00pm. Yes...I said ALL. This includes graduation pics, family sessions, greenhouse sessions and motherhood sessions! Get ready for it! See you back here on Friday!
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Current and past clients... check your emails (including your spam folder). All Spring/Summer Sessions are open to YOU in 3....2....1.
Something beautiful really is coming. 🌿
Spring Greenhouse Sessions are officially happening on Sunday, April 26th — and this year, you get to choose your story.
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A Full Family Session
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A Motherhood Session
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And when I say motherhood, I don’t just mean moms with babies.
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I mean:
• You and your toddler
• You and your teenager
• You and your grown daughter
• You and YOUR mama (or Three generations together)
• Or simply you — because you deserve to exist in photos too
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These sessions are about connection.
The way your kids lean into you.
The way your mom still holds your hand.
The quiet in-between moments that feel like home.
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Soft light. Fresh greens. Movement. Laughter.
The kind of images that feel like you… just in the prettiest setting.
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Spots go on sale Friday, March 6th at 4:00pm and WILL be limited.
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Set your reminder.
I cannot wait to create something beautiful with you. 🌿
Is it just me, or did January feel like the longest month ever?
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But GOOD NEWS! Over the next 268 days, our sun will be setting after 5:00pm
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I can already feel the warm sun on my skin and picture wildflowers swaying in the breeze. Those golden, joy-filled days are closer than they feel….and they’ll be here before we know it.
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Below is a full gallery from a past family session in the wildflowers, because the magic isn’t just in one image, it’s in the story they tell together.
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For more family sessions or to explore the other types of sessions I offer, you can find them on my UPDATED website.
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You’ve seen my work… but have you seen the heart behind it?
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Five years ago, I built a website with a dream in my heart and a hope that it would one day truly reflect the photographer, and the experience, I wanted to become.
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Today… it finally feels like home.
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Not only does it reflect my heart, my work, and the experience I strive to create for every family; it was also designed with you in mind.
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You can now browse session offerings, explore full galleries, and officially book both sessions and mini sessions directly through the site with ease.
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Simple. Thoughtful. Seamless.
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Thank you for being a part of MY story.
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https://novella-photography.com
email : knovellaphotography@gmail.com
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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