lakeside family
photography

what i do...

Lakeside family photography

what i do...

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I know you're busy and very much "in the trenches" of motherhood. You know family photos sound like a good idea, but all the in-between stuff just seems a little overwhelming. I get it. And I'm here to serve you by providing a streamlined, convenient, luxury experience. 

Let's schedule a virtual consult today, so I can show you just how easy (and enjoyable!) the Sincerely Bella Experience is!

Mama

hey there

My Work

My services

and you deserve to remember them

forever!

Because these are the good old days

the experience

BOOK WITH ME

Life moves fast (and kids move even faster). I understand the pressure to grab your phone and try to document each moment so you "never forget." But in doing so, you never get to be "fully there." You miss that unique quality of human connection. So during our session: exhale, enjoy, and savor the moment. Be all there....no iPhone required. And leave the memory-documenting to me.


when was the last time you savored the moment?

may i  ask...

testimony

-chris h.

"I'm seriously crying. These pictures are so special. You made us look so good! Your talent is amazing, Bella. You have a true gift!" 

no jargon.
just honest truth from me to you...

What you need to know...

We are going to be friends...
...Cue Jack Johnson’s song, “We’re Going to be Friends.” You are so much more than “just a client” to me. Fair warning: our phone consultation & ordering session will include lots of hot beverages (I’m basically Lorelai Gilmore when it comes to coffee). 

I get what it's like to feel awkward in front of a camera...
...Why is it that we always become so aware of our hands the second a camera is pointed at us? No worries, girl. Over the years I’ve perfected a system of “coaching” (I prefer that word to “posing”) that leads to comfortable, beautiful, natural, life-inspired images. It's like a big game of Simon Says.

I won't make you "say cheese"...
...My sessions are filled with laughs, jokes, and games to achieve natural, life-inspired images. Your family can simply be themselves and I'll take care of the rest. 

I'm flexible...
...I'm from a big family. I totally understand the unpredictability that comes with kids. Don’t worry one bit if that missing shoe or unexpected roadside potty-break causes you to be late for our session. I assume Plan B from the start. It's all good!

I speak "moody teen"...
...I will expect some hesitance from your teen (and let’s be honest…sometimes your husband too). I’m a middle school teacher. I get it. But I’m also proud to say I’ve had many-a-husband tell me things like, “that was totally painless!” “you got all those shots that quickly?” “that wasn’t bad at all!” I love re-defining what family photoshoots can be like! 

Redirection is my specialty...
...No need to panic when your typically-talkative-toddler decides that behind daddy’s leg is his new favorite hiding spot. I’ve been called “the child whisperer” and know how to draw kids out and make our shoot a happy memory for them. Redirecting attention is my specialty. So get ready for the ground to turn to lava, super glue to be painted on your and your kiddos hands, and some goofy games of telephone…

I don't expect you to bring a thing...
...Like a dinner party with a good friend, all you have to bring is yourselves. I’ll have all the snacks, waters, bug sprays, attention getters, and touch up items you’ll need.

Breathe easy, mama.
I've got you. 

"You really have a gift, Bella (actually many gifts). One of those gifts is your ability to connect with children as is so easily seen in the beautiful pictures you have captured of our little ones.

We treasure the moments that you have captured and are so thankful that we have them."

that you have captured"

"We treasure the moments

Kathy B . . . lakeside, oh
extended family photography client

Bella is a one-of-a-kind photographer who brings out the best in each client. Bella's feedback to the client during shoots is incredibly positive! She captures a clients personality & confidence in every shot.

There's truly only 1 Bella & she's simply the best!!"

simply the best!"

"THERE'S ONLY ONE BELLA

Chris H . . . lakeside, oh
family photography client

AND SHE's

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