I was first blown away and fascinated by "Izzy" aka "BellaBomb" a few years ago when she played a major role in her high school musical production of The Wiz. Her voice powered right through my chest from half way back in the audiorium. She is the very definition of POWERHOUSE. I had the opporunity to create her senior portraits a few weeks ago and learned just how amazing and ridiculously beautiful she is - straight through to her core.

 

"When I grow up I want to be successful and well respected. My absolute dream is to be the singer in a band or even a solo artist. I want to make something big of myself and have a legacy. I want to be remembered by many for my music and joy when performing."
 

"My favorite memory of my childhood would have to be the first time I ever got payed for performing. It was the summer in between my freshman and sophomore year and I had to fill in for a friend of mine on vocals. I was so excited when I received my small bundle of cash for the night. I knew from then on that I wanted to performer."

"At school I am mainly involved with the Jazz Ensemble. I play Alto Saxophone and fill in on vocals if needed. Last year and this coming year I have the responsibility of playing the lead alto part as well as being the section leader. During the fall and spring I also participate in the school's play and musical."

"If I could sit down and have a lovely lunch with somebody I would say either Janis Joplin or Bono. They stereo of my favorite artists. I look up to them and learn from them so much."

"I don't think I can say that there has been one moment that has made me who I am. I believe that every moment of your life helps you to grow into who you are going to be. Every moment in my past has made me who I am. Every struggle, triumph, and second in between the two extremes."

"Before I graduate high school there are two things I want to accomplish among many that I think are the most important. 1) I want to come to a place of acceptance and forgiveness to every mistake and bad time that I have gone through. I won't be able to thrive in a new environment if I'm still haunted by ghosts of my past. 2) to write and record a wonderful album."

"My dream job is being the lead singer in a very popular band or even a solo artist. My band and I would play soul. And the blues. Maybe even a little rock. It would be music that just made you feel good."

Izzy, describe yourself in three words

"Funny, Dynamic, Powerhouse."