Senior Ambassador Team
What is a senior ambassador?
Being a senior ambassador means that you have the opportunity to represent the face of Novella Photography for your entire Senior year. Senior Ambassadors receive multiple perks including, lifelong friendships with other Novella Photography Senior Ambassadors, a complimentary mini session before your senior year with professional hair/makeup, participation in a full styled group shoot with hair and makeup included (individual pics will be taken of you this day as well), TONS of digital photos to share online with friends, YOUR individual senior session, cash bonuses, group activities and prizes along the way! Your spokesmodel position would start the spring of your junior year and will continue until the end of your senior year. SO much time for pictures, friendship building and getting comfortable in front of the camera before your own personalized senior session.
What you will get by being a senior ambassador:
- Meet & Greet Party along with other Ambassador Only Events
- Mini Session with complementary hair/makeup (you will get individual pictures as well)
- Group Styled Shoot with complementary hair/makeup (you will get individual pictures as well)
- Individual Personalized Senior Session
- Cap & Gown group session (you will get individual pictures as well)
- Additional modeling opportunities throughout the year
- Opportunities to win CASH, Prizes, additional shoots, additional images.
- $50 back per referral (up to $600) then $25 after.
That's a minimum of 4 shoots for the price of 1! SOOO many pictures to share and so much time to get comfortable in front of the camera. You'll be a PRO by the time your personalized senior session comes around!
Requirements:
- You will be required to attend our spokesmodel meet & greet event (to take place int he early spring of your junior year)
- Participate in a mini session with the full team (to take place in the spring of your junior year)
- Participate in our styled group session (to take place in the summer before your senior year)
- Book your senior session with Novella Photography - $599 - This will be required to be paid at the time of your Ambassador acceptance. (this is the ONLY fee you will incur during your time as a Ambassador)
- Participate in a Cap& Gown session at the end of your senior year.
- Use Novella Photography as your sole photographer during your senior year
- Post on social media (instagram, snapchat) frequently about Novella Photography
- Notify parents of your application. Your parent will be contacted first if you are chosen as an ambassoder, so please be sure they know you are applying.
Who makes a good senior ambassodor:
- Someone that is fun and outgoing
- Someone that is involved with extracurricular activities
- Someone that is involved in their community
- Someone that is comfortable in front of the camera or is applying in ABLE to get comfortable in front of the camera before their OWN personalized senior session
- Someone that can listen to direction well & is responsible
- Someone who is active on social media and isn't afraid to post about their experiences
- Someone that can represent my brand well.
The JOURNEY as an ambassador
1. Apply
Applications to become a Senior Ambassador typically open in February each year. You should apply in February of your JUNIOR year.
Once applications have opened, you will find it here on my webpage. On the application, the dates of each of the required event/photoshoot you are required to attend will be there. If you are unable to make one of those dates, please still apply and notate the date you will not be able to attend. Please understand that I will not have a makeup date so you will be forfeiting that particular shoot. The Meet & Greet is absolutely required as I will be answering questions and it is the time for you to get to know the rest of the team.
2. the chosen ones
If you are chosen to be a Senior Ambassador, your parents will be contacted by the end of March. Please be sure to have the conversation with them prior to applying that you are applying as well as all of the required dates listed on the application. Once your parent/s has given permission for you to be a Senior Ambassador, as well as paid for your own personal senior session, it is time for the fun to begin!
3. Setting up your personal senior session
After our first Mini Session together (our second time meeting), we’ll set a date for your personal Senior Session—your time to shine! While the mini session, group styled shoot, and cap & gown session are all based on my creative vision, your senior session is all about you.
You get to decide when you want to capture this exciting milestone—whether it’s during the golden days of summer, the crisp colors of fall, or the fresh bloom of spring in your senior year. From there, we’ll design a session that reflects your personality and style. I’ll guide you through outfit choices, location options, and the overall vibe to ensure everything comes together perfectly. When your session day arrives, you’ll feel confident, comfortable, and ready to make memories!
4. the fun continues
The fun doesn't end after your own senior session though! As mentioned, there will be opportunities throughout the year where I may need a model to show off a new couture dress, a new location, etc. You will also get to have one last hurrah in front of the camera when we have our group Cap & Gown session! Don't worry...mom will get some individual pics of you in your Cap & Gown as well!
5. tell the others
Tell all your friends (and younger friends) about your experience as a Senior Ambassoder! If you loved it, encourage others to apply for future years!
Apply to be an ambassador
What's New on the 'Gram
AHHHH!!!! Scream it from the rooftops! Wildflower Farm session times have been released! These are extremely limited and have sold out the last two years. Don`t miss your chance!
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Taking place Saturday, August 15th
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and Saturday, September 5th
5:00pm
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6:30pm
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Booking link in Bio
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And YES, doggies are allowed (as long as they are picked up after and kept on a leash of course).
The Wildflower Farm #summervibes #familysession #wildflowers #wildflowerseason #engagementsession #seniorsunday #seniorsession #classof2027
Happy Early Easter and Happy SPRING!!!
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Wildflower Farm dates were released this morning and I am incredibly lucky to have secured TWO weekend dates this year.
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I will be publishing time slots on Monday, but couldn`t wait to get the dates out to you so you could start dreaming about summer nights in the garden 😊
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Wildflower Minis will be taking place on the evening of:
Saturday August 15th
Saturday September 5th
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Cannot WAIT to be back at the farm and taking beautiful pictures of your family.
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Time slots will be posted Monday! Until then...have a beautiful Easter holiday!
***Honored to just have been named one of Child Couture’s Top 10 Future is Female photographers 🥹
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Not every photo session starts with confidence…
But every single one deserves to end with it.
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The truth?
My clients don’t come to me because they feel “magazine-worthy”. They come to me as they are…a little unsure, a little nervous, a lot real.
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And the magic happens.
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Because it was never about being perfect.
It was always about being seen.
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These moments?
They’re the ones that get published.
Not because they’re staged…but because they are felt.
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You don’t need to be a model.
You just need to show up.
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I’ll take care of the rest ❤️
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#magazinefeature #publishedphotographer #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer #confidence
Oh I am so excited to show off this absolutely beautiful greenhouse I have rented for spring photographs. This is a privately owned greenhouse based in Homer Glen. The owner created the most amazing spots to snuggle up with your favorite people. Her set up is nearly complete and the remains flowers should be blooming shortly. Pictures here are going to be STUNNING!
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Only 4 spots left!!!
Taking place the early evening of April 26th
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See bio for link to this and all available sessions.
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#springsession #greenhouse #motherhoodsessions #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer #warrenvillephotographer #novellaphotography #illinoisphotographer #mommyandme #familyphotographer
POV: You didn’t just graduate…you celebrated it with your people…your hype crew.
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This wasn’t rushed.
This wasn’t “stand there and smile”
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This was:
Caps flying
Best friends ruling each other up
Belly laughs
“We did it” energy
And one last moment together before everything changes.
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We grabbed the classic cap & gown shots
We got the group hugs
And then…college tees and full celebration mode.
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These sessions are meant to be FUN
They are meant to be shared
And they’re meant to be remembered.
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That’s why we don’t do them on graduation day…we do them when you actually have time to soak it all in.
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Because this?
This is the good stuff ❤️
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#Capandgownphotos #classof2026 #bestfriendssession #napervillephotographer #wheatonphotographer
You don’t need the luck of the Irish…
but it might take a little speed 🍀
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Because my Bucket List sessions?
There’s only ONE of each… and they will go fast.
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Dreamy locations.
Creative concepts.
All the connection you love.
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Some sessions aren’t about filling a calendar.
They’re about filling my creative cup.
In 2026, I’m offering three exclusive Bucket List Sessions — locations and themes I’ve been dreaming about for years.
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Only ONE per concept.
These aren’t minis.
They’re storytelling sessions.
And they’re 50% off because I’m looking for the perfect fit.
If this sounds like you… let’s talk.
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Beach theme has already been claimed!
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✨ Go claim your spot before someone else gets lucky.
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Link for more info and to book in Bio
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