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
That feeling you get when you realize Christmas minis start this weekend!
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2 spots left before I am SOLD OUT for the year.
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Sneak Peaks of our "Wrapped in Red" set. These turned out so cute. Perfect excuse to get your family dolled up or put yourselves in matching PJs. You can`t go wrong either way!
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These will take place Nov 21 and Nov 22nd. Still plenty of time to get pics back and get those holiday cards ordered!
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To see this and all available sessions still available (or put yourself on a waitlist for sold out themes)...
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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
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?! 🐾
(Go ahead… you know you sang it 😆)
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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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Link to book is in the comments.
I asked myself this morning, "Why is Christmas getting all the love?" Fall is starting to show off and it is BEAUTIFUL!
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Look at this amazing family!
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So incredibly lucky to call this life mine. Thank you all for helping me live my dream every single day.
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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