Some sessions just feel special from the very beginning, and Bella’s senior shoot was absolutely one of them. From the moment we met up at Adler Park, I could tell this wasn’t going to be just a solo spotlight—this session was about celebrating a milestone surrounded by love.
Bella brought along her biggest cheerleaders: her boyfriend Christian and her entire family. And let me tell you, the support, laughter, and warmth they brought to the session made everything that much more meaningful. Whether it was a quick hug between shots or proud smiles from the sidelines, you could feel how close this family is.
We started the evening at Adler Park, where the lush greenery gave us the perfect backdrop for Bella’s effortlessly beautiful style. She was glowing—confident, radiant, and totally in her element. Christian was right there cheering her on and even jumped in for a few sweet couples' photos. The two of them together were so natural, and I loved capturing the fun, playful energy between them.
From there, we headed down to Fort Sheridan Beach to end the session with some dreamy golden hour magic. The light was perfect, the breeze was soft, and Bella absolutely shined against the lakefront. The whole family joined in for a few photos by the water, and it was such a beautiful way to wrap up the evening.
It’s sessions like this that remind me what senior year is all about—it’s not just about reaching the finish line, but about celebrating everything (and everyone) that helped you get there.
