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!
The Glinda BallgowN
Elphaba Gown
Somewhere over the Rainbow
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Pics from 2024's Tween Dream event
...inspired by Taylor Swift
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I love seeing reactions like these from moms when they see the back of my camera. I love it even more when it’s a mom watching their senior shine.
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Currently booking 2025 and 2026 grads!
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Posing with my camera the same way guys pose with fish!
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Photography is actually a lot more like fishing than you might think.
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Patience is everything
*similar to fishing, photography can often be about waiting for the right moment. Whether is the perfect light or a natural smile your photographer is sitting, watching and ready.
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You need the right bait.
* With fishing, it’s worms or lures and photography. It’s the photographers’s prompts or vibe. You have to entice the moment you’re trying to capture… Especially with kids or camera shy clients.
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Everyday is different
* the fish might not bite. A child might not cooperate. Mother nature may decide it’s going to rain. Both require flexibility and trust that something good will come if you stay ready.
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Both are about the catch.
* with fishing at the moment you hook a fish. In photography is the magic of catching that perfect picture. It’s a mix of skill luck and timing.
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Tools matter, but experience wins.
* you can have the best fishing rod or camera in the world, but it’s your experience and intuition that really brings the win.
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📸🌷 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🌷🚐
Let’s dream a little… and maybe win a FREE spring mini session while we’re at it 😉
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I’m giving away one spot for my Pedals & Petals Mini Sessions on May 4th — featuring a vintage light blue VW bus, beach cruiser and a sea of tulips 🌸✨
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To enter, all you need to do is finish the sentence in the comments below:
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“My dream VW bus adventure would be…”
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Get creative, be silly, go full wanderlust mode—I want to see what kind of adventures you’d take this bus on!
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Winner gets: 🌷 20-minute photo session on May 4th (can be immediate family or mama and her kid/s)
🌷 8 edited images of your choice
🌷 Spring vibes + vintage magic
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Contest ends April 12th — winner announced April 13th in stories!
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Let’s see those VW dreams roll in 🚐💨
***Bonus entry for each person you tag in the comments section.
WICKED!!!
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We are just over two weeks away! Are you ready? To find out WHY I offer these empowerment sessions and to view the amazing dresses that Lori has created for these Wicked Themed sessions... check out
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https://novella-photography.com/empowerment-session/
It is APRIL! That means I am in my WICKED Era!!! So incredible excited for these sessions to take place at the end of the month! Have you booked yours yet?
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I had a little fun in photoshop transforming my model into Elphaba. Which "witch" do you like better?
🌷 ON SALE NOW: PETALS & PEDALS SPRINGTIME MINIS 🌷
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Shake off the winter blues and step into spring with our Pedals & Petals Minis! These dreamy mini sessions capture the joy of the season with a charming beach cruiser bike, vibrant tulips, and a vintage light blue VW bus as the perfect backdrops. Whether you`re celebrating family moments, capturing playful giggles, or embracing the fresh spring air, these sessions are all about fun, sunshine, and making memories in a setting that feels like the perfect spring day.
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📸 Limited spots available! Book now to bring your springtime story to life! 🌞🚲
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