Novella Photography LLC

05/19/2026

Graduation week is finally HERE 🎓
The ceremony will fly by.
The parties will end.
The tassels will get packed away.
But THESE moments? The "laughing with your best friends" moment, the "we did it", cap tossing moments... those deserve to be captured.
That's why I love these Cap, Confetti and Crew sessions so much!
They are fun, chaotic (in the best way), unposed, and core memory type moments with the people who made these years unforgettable.
Not rushed on graduation day. Not squeezed in between parties and dinner reservations.
Just one more chance to celebrate this season together before everyone heads into their next chapter.
Caps up grads ✨
You made it! 🎓
https://book.usesession.com/i/XpHwEW2Nz/session-type/186077

05/16/2026

Hey Class of 2027!
You are officially walking up to the starting line. The "Senior" baton is about to be passed.
Senior Year is waiting. And trust me when I say "It goes FAST".
The football games, the college talks, the "last first day". The countdowns, celebrations, friendships and moments you don't realize are important until they are already becoming memories.
This is your season 💛
✨Book your season session between today and May 31st
✨Schedule your session to take place in JULY
✨Receive $50 off your session balance
Whether you want something fun and carefree, bold and editorial, or laid-back and authentic...we'll create a session that actually feels like YOU
Class of 2027...Are you ready?!?!
https://book.usesession.com/i/XpHwEW2Nz/session-type/164423

05/14/2026

Just casually over here submitting my clients to magazines… 💁🏼‍♀️✨
A little flex for me being able join the published photographer club...a little flex for my clients because the truth is— the families, seniors, and mamas I photograph are the moment.
Not models. Not influencers.
Real people with real connection.
And that’s exactly what makes them worthy of being published.
So if you’ve ever thought…
“that could never be me”
It absolutely could 🤍

05/08/2026

OPEN SLOT FOR TOMORROW!
One of my clients unfortunately has a little sick guy and is unable to make their mini session with me tomorrow at the greenhouse. This is truly the absolute most dreamy location. If you are interested in doing a Mommy and Me or a super quick family mini here, please reach out and I can book your slot for you!
$375 - Includes 8 edited photos of your choice
Tomorrow - 5/9/26
4:45pm
20 minute session
Greenhouse at private location in Homer Glen, IL (25 minutes from Warrenville)

05/07/2026

GUYS…there is still time (but not much)! 👀
Can I just say how incredibly impressed I’ve been with husbands this year? Typically it’s moms reaching out to book family photos…but the number of men I’ve heard from lately wanting to surprise their wives with a session for Mother’s Day? Absolutely amazing. 👏
And honestly? It makes the PERFECT gift.
Not just because moms are usually the ones behind the camera…but because these photographs become part of your family’s story. The kind of memories your kids will look back on years from now.
So if YOU want to seriously impress your wife this Mother’s Day…this is your sign. 😉
I can create a gift card OR (and this is the best part) you can just go ahead and book the session FOR her so it’s already planned and done. One less thing for mom to coordinate. 🙌
Moms ...if your family keeps asking what you want for Mother’s Day…feel free to send this post their way. 😂
https://book.usesession.com/i/XpHwEW2Nz

04/06/2026

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!
Taking place Saturday, August 15th
5:45pm
6:15pm
6:45pm
7:15pm
and Saturday, September 5th
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
https://book.usesession.com/s/SSBtSYQA2K
And YES, doggies are allowed (as long as they are picked up after and kept on a leash of course).

The Wildflower Farm

04/04/2026

Happy Early Easter and Happy SPRING!!!
Wildflower Farm dates were released this morning and I am incredibly lucky to have secured TWO weekend dates this year.
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 =)
Wildflower Minis will be taking place on the evening of:
Saturday August 15th
Saturday September 5th
Cannot WAIT to be back at the farm and taking beautiful pictures of your family.
Time slots will be posted Monday! Until then...have a beautiful Easter holiday!

04/01/2026

Oh! Can I have your help?!? If I get the most votes; I’ll be giving away a mini at this incredible location in August/September!

Look for me in comments! Novella Photography LLC

Thank you everyone so much for your help with this! Meeting all of our wonderful photographers thoughout the last 5 seasons has been such a joy & seeing all these family memories being made at the farm is truly amazing to us and we can’t thank you all enough!!!

Congratulations Kelli Ann 📷💛🌼

🚨📷 📷 ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS & OUR WONDERFUL FOLLOWERS- we need your help!!!! We would like to try something new & fun to give back to one lucky photographer who has done a photo shoot at the flower farm as a thank you for your support!!

How to enter: post your favorite photo taken at the flower farm from any previous years in the comments below

Whichever photos has the most likes by Friday April 3rd @ 9am will receive one free 2 hours session at the farm & first dibs to the date of their choice for that session🥰🥰🥰🥰

03/28/2026

Not every client walks into a session feeling confident…
but every single one deserves to feel seen.
The truth?
The images that get published....the ones featured in magazines....
aren’t about perfection.
They’re about connection. Movement. Emotion.
The real stuff.
And while I’ve had the honor of being featured in multiple publications
(and even recently being named one of Child Couture’s Top 10 “Future is Female” Photographers ✨)

…none of that happens without you.
Your story...Your moments.
You don’t need to be a model to be magazine-worthy.
You already are 🤍