If you’ve ever met Bella, you know the kind of energy she has…the kind that lights up a room—warm, joyful, and effortlessly fun. That same glow followed her into her senior portrait session, and we couldn’t stop smiling the whole time!
I first met Bella last year when she tagged along to her boyfriend’s senior photo reveal. She loved watching the whole process unfold so much that she came back this year for her own session. And let me tell you, it was such a blast creating something uniquely hers.
Her family owns Amalia’s Restaurant (right downstairs from my studio!), which made it extra easy for her mom to pop up and be part of the planning and magic along the way.
Bella is in her final weeks as a senior at Oconomowoc High School, with exciting plans on the horizon. But for just a little while longer, she’s soaking up all the special moments this chapter brings. I was so honored to help freeze one of them forever.
Keep reading if you’re dreaming of a session that feels relaxed, joyful, and completely you! Bella’s story might just inspire your own.

Meet Bella
For fun I like to…
hang out with friends, family, and do any activity outside!
After I graduate I plan to…
attend UW-Whitewater Rock University and major in nursing.
My favorite high school memory so far was…
attending all the football games!
My proudest moment was…
going to State the past 2 years!
My favorite class/subject in high school is/was…
Chemistry.
My dream job is…
being a Nurse Educator


Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.
-Henry David Thoreau



Also, a this or that section:
- Morning person or Night owl? Morning Person
- Mountains or Ocean? Mountains
- Snapchat or Instagram? Instagram
- Book or Movie? Movie
- Comedy or Drama? Comedy
- Salty or Sweet? Salty
I hope you have the best last few days of high school, Bella (and especially all the celebrations to come)! I am so happy I got the opportunity to get to know you better and photograph you during this exciting chapter in your life.
Comment below to help make Bella’s graduation from senior year even more special.
Julie Collins Photography is an Oconomowoc Senior Photographer located in beautiful Lake Country, WI who loves capturing true emotions and candid moments that help tell the story of the seniors she works with. If you’re looking for an Oconomowoc Senior Photographer, send a message to chat!
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