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
Today is the LAST day of the Christmas in July Sale.
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The LAST day to get $50 off your session fee and the LAST day to get your preferred time slot before holiday sessions go back in the vault!
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After today, bookings for holiday sessions will not be available to booked again until September 1st and will be back at FULL PRICE.
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Sessions SOLD out by the end of September last year and I had to turn clients away! Stay off the naughty list this year and get your family booked before the leaves begin to fall.
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Aug 1st means Fall Mini Sessions are NOW AVAILABLE to book!!!
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Limited spots available! Please note the rain dates as well while booking.
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So excited to capture your family during Mother Nature`s most beautiful show!
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TO VIEW ALL AVAILABLE MINI SESSIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
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That feeling you get when you realize the Christmas in July sale has been extended!
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I have heard from a few clients that they missed or didn`t get the Christmas in July email. I know how hard it is to miss out on a good sale so I decided to extend it thru Tuesday, August 5th. This will be your LAST chance to take advantage of $50 off your session, as well as get your pick of the best time slot for you and your family.
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Holiday sessions will go "in the vault" on August 6th and will not be available to book again until September 1st when they will be selling at full price.
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Promo pics are starting to trickle in and I can`t wait to share them with you in the coming days! As mentioned previously, if you book a session now and decide you like another session better after seeing the promo pictures, I am happy to move you to another available time/theme.
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See all available sessions at the link in my bio
IT`S TIME!
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It`s the second most wonderful time of the year! Christmas in July Sale is NOW!
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By booking your session now, you`ll be locking in your preferred time, AND you`ll get $50 off your session balance.
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Sessions take place in October and November. I`m so excited to have 7 different themes this year...indoor and outdoor sessions...some for the full family and others specifically designed for kids!
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Get yourself booked NOW so you don`t even have to think about it until the leaves have started to fall =). Holiday sessions SOLD OUT last year and I had to turn clients away. Don`t let that happen to you!
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Sale available until 7/31/25 and then Holiday sessions go "back in the vault" and won`t be bookable again until September...when they will be listed at FULL PRICE.
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For more info on each session and to book:
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5 MORE DAYS!!!
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Are you ready to book your holiday session? Christmas in July sale starts on 7/15/25 and runs until the 31st. During that time, you will be able to take advantage of $50 off your session balance as well as lock in the best date/time for your family!
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On August 1st, the Holiday sessions go back in the "vault" and will not be bookable again until September 1st. At the time, they will only be available AT FULL PRICE. So do not wait!
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Promo pics WILL be coming soon. If you decide you like a different theme more once you have seen the promo pics, I will be happy to switch your session to that theme (to an available time slot of course).
Wowzers!!! I am BACK from 3 weeks worth of travels and adventures. What a whirlwind! But it’s July 1st which means it’s Christmas in July month!!
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Holiday sessions will go on sale 7/15/25 to the public! Clients that booked a spot back during my Black Friday sale will get first dibs before they go on sale to the public. Please be watching your email if you were one that took advatage of that sale!
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But because of my silly schedule, I am behind on getting promo shots of each set done. I will post the theme and backdrop and a mood board for each set next week. With that being said, if you book a session and decide on a different theme after you have seen the promo shots; I am happy to switch you to another open slot with your theme of choice.
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I have 7 themes coming at you this year so lots of options to pick the perfect one for your holiday card :)
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