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
Graduation week is finally HERE 🎓
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The ceremony will fly by.
The parties will end.
The tassels will get packed away.
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But THESE moments? The "laughing with your best friends" moment, the "we did it", cap tossing moments... those deserve to be captured.
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That`s why I love these Cap, Confetti and Crew sessions so much!
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They are fun, chaotic (in the best way), unposed, and core memory type moments with the people who made these years unforgettable.
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Not rushed on graduation day. Not squeezed in between parties and dinner reservations.
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Juts one more chance to celebrate this season together before everyone heads into their next chapter.
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Caps up grads ✨
You made it! 🎓
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Hey Class of 2027!
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You are officially walking up to the starting line. The "Senior" baton is about to be passed.
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Senior Year is waiting. And trust me when I say "It goes FAST".
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The football games, the college talks, the "last first day". The countdowns, celebrations, friendships and moments you don`t realize are important until they are already becoming memories.
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This is your season 💛
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✨Book your season session between today and May 31st
✨Schedule your session to take place in JULY
✨Receive $50 off your session balance
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Whether you want something fun and carefree, bold and editorial, or laid-back and authentic...we`ll create a session that actually feels like YOU
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Class of 2027...Are you ready?!?!
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Just casually over here submitting my clients to magazines… 💁🏼♀️✨
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A little flex for me being able join the published photographer club...a little flex for my clients because the truth is— the families, seniors, and mamas I photograph are the moment.
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Not models. Not influencers.
Real people with real connection.
And that’s exactly what makes them worthy of being published.
So if you’ve ever thought…
“that could never be me”
It absolutely could 🤍
Some sessions just feel magical from the second they start. The greenhouse glow…the spring blooms. The golden light pouring thru the windows. Happy little clients and happy grown-up clients ❤️.
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These sessions felt@less like a photo shoot and more like stepping into a memory.
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Forever thankful for families who trust me to capture these seasons exactly as they are ❤️
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OPEN SLOT FOR TOMORROW!
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One of my clients unfortunately has a little sick guy and is unable to make their mini session with me tomorrow at the greenhouse. This truly is the absolute most dreamy location. If you are interested in doing a Mommy & Me or a super quick family mini here, please reach out and I can book your slot for you!
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$375 - includes 8 edited photos of your choice
Tomorrow - 5/9/26
4:45 time slot
20 minute session
Greenhouse is at a private residence in Homer Glen, IL (25 minutes from Warrenville)
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GUYS…there is still time (but not much)! 👀
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Can I just say how incredibly impressed I’ve been with husbands this year? Typically it’s moms reaching out to book family photos…but the number of men I’ve heard from lately wanting to surprise their wives with a session for Mother’s Day? Absolutely amazing. 👏
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And honestly? It makes the PERFECT gift.
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Not just because moms are usually the ones behind the camera…but because these photographs become part of your family’s story. The kind of memories your kids will look back on years from now.
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So if YOU want to seriously impress your wife this Mother’s Day…this is your sign. 😉
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I can create a gift card OR (and this is the best part) you can just go ahead and book the session FOR her so it’s already planned and done. One less thing for mom to coordinate. 🙌
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Moms ...if your family keeps asking what you want for Mother’s Day…feel free to send this post their way. 😂
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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