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
Some kids are packing backpacks... others are packing memories.
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Next week marks the beginning of another school year, but for seniors, it`s so much more than that. It`s the beginning of a year full of "lasts."
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Before the chaos of college applications, senior nights, graduation parties, and saying goodbye to friends, take a moment to celebrate who they are right now.
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This senior is an avid reader, so we started her session exactly where she`d choose to spend an afternoon—with a good book at a local bookstore. Then we explored downtown Wheaton, capturing a completely different side of her personality.
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That`s what senior sessions should be. Not just beautiful photos...but a time capsule of who you were before life changed forever.
Wishing all of my students, teacher friends, and families an amazing school year next week.
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Here`s to new beginnings...and unforgettable endings.
#senioryear #seniorclass #newbeginnings #novellaphotography
IT`S TIME!
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School is almost back in session, which means cooler evenings, cozy sweaters, and those gorgeous fall leaves will be here before we know it.
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Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons to photograph because everything seems to slow down just enough to soak in the little moments.
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🍂 Fall Sessions are officially open to book!
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If autumn is your favorite season too, I`d love to capture your story.
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To find out more information and to book:
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https://book.usesession.com/i/XpHwEW2Nz
REMINDER:
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Christmas in July is coming to an end and Fall sessions will be going on sale Saturday August 1st at 8:00am. So if you are more a Fall mama, Aug 1st is your day!
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I have two new locations I am having sessions at this year and also including Cantingy as an option...because...well, it`s absolutely amazing at any time of year.
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Cannot wait to capture your family during nature`s most beautiful dance! See you back here at 8:00am Saturday!
Don`t sleep on this sale!
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Christmas in July sale goes thru 7/31/26. That means if you only have 2 DAYS left to get $50 off your holiday session balance. Any sessions booked after 7/31/26 will be at FULL PRICE.
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Reminder...if the session you want is wait list only, book your second favorite theme and if the waitlist opens up on your favorite, I will be in touch and would be happy to move you to that slot! As long as a holiday session is booked before 8/1/26, the $50 discount will apply! Link in bio.
It`s July...and half of my holiday season is already booked. 🤯🎄
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I honestly don`t know what to say except...thank you. ❤️
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We are only ONE WEEK into my Christmas in July event, and 30 of the 60 holiday sessions have already been claimed!
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Every single booking is someone choosing me to preserve their family`s memories, and that is something I`ll never take for granted.
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Six years ago, I started Novella Photography with a dream of creating meaningful images for families. Today, seeing so many of you planning ahead in the middle of summer because holiday photos have become part of your family`s tradition...that`s pretty incredible.
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If you`ve been thinking about booking, here`s your friendly reminder:
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Half of this year`s holiday collection is already spoken for.
That means there are 30 sessions remaining across all eight holiday experiences.
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Every year, my holiday calendar fills well before the season arrives, so if you`ve had your eye on a particular setup or date, now is the time.
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From the bottom of my heart...
Thank you for trusting me with your memories, year after year.
DID YOU BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY STORY?
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Christmas in July Sale happening now thru July 31st! $50 off your holiday session balance.
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https://book.usesession.com/i/XpHwEW2Nz
email : knovellaphotography@gmail.com
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