Meeting up with Sydney last fall was such a wonderful experience. We had a wonderful fall day and her wardrobe selections were out of this world. I was so excited that we got permission to shoot inside of the Music Guild – what an amazing location, especially since it is near and dear to Sydney’s heart. I loved that her wonderful family came along for the session – it made it such a special afternoon. This girl is SUCH A NATURAL in front of the camera – she photographs like she has been on the runways of Paris and Milan for years, and she is one of the sweetest girls on Earth. So thankful that we were able to be a part of her senior year!!

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had such a fun time during my session, and it was even better than I could have imagined it. Karen was kind, funny, and encouraging throughout the entire shoot, and the pictures turned out beautiful!
I wanted a blend of both casual and dressy looks, but I also wanted each look to still remain true to my personal style; I didn’t want to look like a different person in my shoot. I hadn’t had any experience with modeling so I was worried about picking poses and having variety in my photos. Luckily, Karen had come prepared with plenty of ideas and often asked me if I was willing to try certain poses that she thought would produce a cool shot and then guided me through it. I loved just the overall comfort and ease of the whole experience. It was fun to be a model for a few hours working with such genuine, fun people. Towards the beginning of my session, Karen wanted to get a shot on the stage where I was singing into a mic and had a spotlight illuminating me from behind. However, I had a hard time making it look realistic without actually singing so Karen requested that I sing something from the musical I was currently in. It was in that moment–belting showtunes while Karen snapped photos–that I truly relaxed and just lived in every moment of the rest of my shoot. Working with Moxie is such a fun experience. You will work with some of the kindest people who will make you look and feel beautiful during every moment of your session. I love Moxie Design because the session was fun, the photos are gorgeous, and the experience is unforgettable.”

One piece of advice that Sydney has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Leave any worries you have behind. Remember, Karen and her assistant are professionals, and they will produce gorgeous photos for you. Just relax and enjoy every moment because it will be over before you know it.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Empowering”

Congratulations on your graduation, gorgeous girl!! I can’t wait to see what your future holds!! xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Lane. This Riverdale graduate and I met up earlier this spring for his senior session. I absolutely loved my time with Lane and his awesome family – we were literally laughing from the minute we met until the last photo was taken. I was totally stoked that he wanted to incorporate his love of music into his images by bringing along two of his guitars and those photos are some of my faves from his shoot. Here is a little bit about what Lane and his family had to say about his session with Moxie:

“Our experience was perfect, we could not have been more pleased with the shoot itself or with the results. Karen and Matt are so gifted in creating the perfect, personalized shots, we love ALL of the photos! It was a wonderful experience that will always be a special memory for all of us.  We were looking for a casual / little bit country, little bit rock and roll look for Lane’s shoot because that is his personality. He is very laid back but loves to crank out the rock music on his guitars!  Our biggest fear was that Lane might not smile…he does not often. You would never know from looking at the photos Karen took that he is not one to smile much. Lane had such a great time laughing and chatting, he was so comfortable & at ease with Karen & Matt and it definitely shows from his smiles in the photos.  We cant pick a favorite part of the session because it was all great, just a wonderful experience all the way around, great people & great talent.  If you want to get the absolute best senior pictures, then look no further. Karen goes above and beyond and takes such pride in her work and it shows in every aspect.  I love Moxie Design because the dedication to the perfect senior picture is abundantly clear from start to finish.”

One piece of advice that they have for seniors getting their photos taken? ”
Have fun and be yourself, incorporate what you love and go to Moxie!”

If they could describe their overall experience with us it would be “AMAZING”

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Last fall, Cassidy was my last shoot of the season and talk about going out with a bang! This girl showed up ready to WWWEEERRRKKKKK it. It was a chilly October afternoon, which was absolutely perfect for all of Cassidy’s wardrobe looks. We spent the day laughing together all the while capturing some awesome photos. I have to brag on Cassidy a bit in that every image of her that I have put up on social media has been featured nationally. I mean, does it get more amazing than that?

Here is a little about what Cassidy had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had SOOO much fun during my session with Karen. I would highly recommend her to do your senior photos, she makes you feel like what your doing natural and easy. I wish I could have the opportunity to shoot with her again! It was SOO MUCH FUN! My biggest fear going into my session was that it was just totally be awkward the entire time! It actually turned out the opposite!  My favorite part of the session was being able to shoot in all the different locations and being able to talk to Karen and feeling so comfortable with her and Max! I love Moxie Design because everyone is so nice and caring who works with Karen and the overall experience was absolutely amazing! I would totally tell anyone that they should look into Moxie – It was so much fun to work with Karen and her team.  ”

One piece of advice that Cassidy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” Just be natural and don’t be scared going into the shoot because there is absolutely nothing to be scared of!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “flawless.”

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my hair and makeup geniuses at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Cassidy!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Kayla. This absolutely gorgeous girl was SO. MUCH. FUN. to shoot with! We met up on a day that was less than desirable weather wise – constant rain and ridiculous winds were in full effect. I can’t even tell you how proud I am of Kayla for working through the weather and absolutely rocking her session like a supermodel. We have been honored to have multiple images from Kayla’s session featured on a national level! We were able to finish our outdoor photos within a minute of a hurricane type storm rolling in – I don’t know that I’ve ever seen rain quite like this before in the midwest – it was CRAZY!

Here is a little about what Kayla had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had an amazing time with an amazing photographer. Karen made me feel like a true model and allowed me to express myself throughout my whole shoot. I was going for a very colorful look with lots of different flowers and trees. I wanted the background to be really pretty. I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t like the pictures because I am so picky, but Karen worked with my style and I loved them!  My favorite part of my experience was running from the rain all night. We had to run through pouring rain at the end, but we never stopped laughing and the pictures were well worth it.  The most memorable moment of my session was when we took a really good photo right after it stopped raining and Karen showed me the picture and I actually said I liked it. I was surprised because I’m usually very hard on myself and I was actually happy with the outcome which gave me confidence for the rest of the photo shoot.  I would tell anyone that they should definitely take their senior photos with Moxie Design! It is a fun experience that I will always remember and I will always have amazing pictures to look back on. I love Moxie Design because Karen is so sweet and very good at her job.”

One piece of advice that Kayla has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “I would advise seniors to get out of their comfort zone and have fun with their session! Also, be confident because everyone is beautiful and Moxie Design helps seniors to look great in their photos.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Fantastic.”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Kayla!! Happy Graduation!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Sam.
This beautiful soon to be Moline High School graduate and I met up last fall for her senior session. I will never forget that day – it was cold and super windy (see photo below for proof of how windy it actually was) and Sam showed up looking like an absolute supermodel. During a day where the weather could have ended the session before it began, Sam took the opposite approach and said “Let’s do this!” and I absolutely love that about her. Fast forward six months and a couple twists of fate later and this awesome girl is now my full time photo assistant. I can’t say enough about what an amazing person she is and I am super lucky to call her my teammate and friend! We may even have a little editorial project in the works where you will get to see her in front of the camera again soon. Stay tuned…

Here is a little about what Sam had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior photo session experience was great! It was super laid back and easy going. I was super worried about posing and pretty much how to act around Karen and Sydney but they both worked with posing me and I was able to be myself so it was super fun!  My  favorite part of the session was getting to know different techniques and shooting ideas! Also, getting to know Karen and Sydney was an amazing situation!  We started at Prospect Park, mainly because my mom wanted some fall leaves and park settings. I did two looks at the park and the pictures from each turned out great! After the park, we drove downtown Moline and shot around some old brick buildings for a more urban and edgy look. Finally, we finished at the WIU Quad Cities campus and walked around and got some very fun shots!  As great as the session itself was, I would have to say that the most memorable moment was near the end when Karen fell down some stairs and broke her nose. That was kind of terrifying!  Overall, my senior session was one of the best experiences I have ever been a part of with one of the most laid back and open minded photographers in the Quad Cities!  I love Moxie Design because they make your dreams become a reality!”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t ever get scared about your outfits, weather, posing, etc. Karen will make sure you feel comfortable and beautiful in everything you choose! Make the most out of everything and you will have a great time!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “exceptional.”

If you are wondering if I actually broke my nose during Sam’s session, it is absolutely true. If you know me whatsoever, you know that I am one of the most accident prone, uncoordinated people in history. After I fell down the steps and collected myself, we continued shooting because the sunset colors were unbelievable. 🙂

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my hair and makeup friends at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

Cheers to your upcoming graduation and super bright future, Sam!! So excited to have you as an official part of the Moxie family!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Kassidy.
This gorgeous Bettendorf senior was so much fun to work with and was up for any crazy idea that I would throw her way. We started out at a park setting with her adorable pup and then made our way downtown for some urban and modern photos. The one thing that I will never forget about Kassidy’s session was when she put on her yellow dress – the last look of the day. She looked absolutely gorgeous and then nailed every action or pose like a supermodel. She runway walked, she danced in the street – and one of the images we captured during her shoot has been nationally featured multiple times. Get it, girl!!

Here is a little about what Kassidy had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior photo session experience was perfect! Karen made me feel so comfortable, her assistant, Max, definitely made my session more fun! I brought my dog to the shoot and even though he would not sit still Karen still managed to capture the most adorable photos! Karen will go anywhere to capture a great photo and when she finds a pose she likes she will take endless pictures of you to make sure it’s perfect. It’s safe to say that my session was nothing short of fabulous! My biggest feat about the photoshoot was that I would look awkward in the photos, but Karen did an amazing job of making everything look and feel natural. I honestly cannot pick a favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience because Karen made everything fantastic! The most memorable moment of my session was probably dancing in the middle of the street. I was a little awkward at first, but Karen’s assistant started dancing with me and made it fun! We had many people staring at us, but the picture turned out great! My experience with Moxie was an absolute blast! Karen and her assistant, Max made the photoshoot SO fun, and Karen definitely made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session!  Karen was so helpful when it came to outfit choices, she made me feel comfortable during my shoot, and my photos turned out AMAZING!”

One piece of advice that Kassidy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Advice that I have for other seniors getting your senior photos taken is to have fun throughout you shoot because the pictures will turn out better and it makes the overall session fun!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “AMAZING!!!”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Kassidy!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Sydney. This beautiful Alleman Senior and future University of Tampa student was so fun to work with! We had a warm summer day to shoot Sydney’s session and I’ll never forget a moment toward the end of her session. We had just finished up our volleyball images at the Alleman gym and went to go across the street for one final outdoor look – but it was absolutely pouring outside. We managed to find an indoor location to finish up her session and when we came outside the skies were clear and we were able to capture some really cool night images.

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior session with Moxie was great! I loved my photos, especially my volleyball ones! I wanted my volleyball photos to be “fierce” and my other pictures to be classy and happy! My favorite part of the session was going from location to location and changing outfits. It was just a fun experience! I would say that my most memorable moment of the shoot was going to my high school and taking my volleyball pictures. It was very surreal… “I’m finally a senior” moment! Karen and Sydney made me feel so beautiful. I was nervous about my shoot, but they were so encouraging and I felt comfortable very quickly!”

One piece of advice that Sydney has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t worry and just let go and have fun. When you have fun, you’re truly happy and your photos will turn out better!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Fabulous.”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Sydney!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet the beautiful Riley. This Geneseo senior (and future Elementary Education teacher) and I met up on a warm day last August. I love shooting at locations that are off of the beaten photography path and we were able to check Quad City International Airport off of my bucket list. We were able to get TSA approval to shoot in and around the airport for an hour, which made Riley’s shoot truly one of a kind. Because we were looking for a second location that was close to the airport, we ended up shooting in the back of Trinity’s Moline campus around their pond, which ended up as a perfect backdrop.

Here is a little about what this gorgeous girl had to say about her session with Moxie: “It was an incredible experience! From the first location to the next Karen’s ability to make me feel so in a near perfect element was more than I could ask for! The atmosphere during the extent of this shoot was absolutely amazing! My favorite part was being able to use such random locations such as the airport and the gardens at the hospital because who knew that Karen could make those locations into something beyond extraordinary.  There wasn’t just one memorable part of my senior experience, the whole day was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Choose Moxie!! Karen will make you feel like a Rockstar during the shoot! Karen makes your whole experience is wonderful! The moment you meet her, she will immediately make you feel so comfortable!” 

One piece of advice that Riley has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Relax! Your portraits will turn out great with Karen behind the lens.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Incredible”

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my amazing friends at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Riley!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Alex.
This Pleasant Valley senior was SO. MUCH. FUN. to work with – I can still remember his shoot like it was yesterday. It was an abnormally hot day in Iowa, but we had an absolute blast. Syd and I got to hear some amazing vocal skills from Alex (I mean, listening to live Opera vocal stylings isn’t a norm, but was a huge perk for this afternoon). I remember getting goosebumps listening to Alex sing and I seriously think he is going to take the world by storm with his God given singing ability. In addition to being musically talented and uber handsome, Alex had Syd and I laughing for basically his entire session. Not just a casual chuckle here and there, but tear forming laughs that made our sides ache. I also have to give him a shout out to Alex because I was obsessing over his Whitney tshirt!! I love when my job brings me to meet fantastic seniors and their parents and Alex and his mom are a wonderful example of that.

Here is a little about what Alex had to say about his session with Moxie: “My senior shoot was incredible. I felt amazing during the session, and as someone who doesn’t have the best self-esteem, it was such a great feeling to feel confident in myself. I wanted something a little different. My pride pictures were some of my favorites (you can tell in my facial expressions haha) and I was so happy that they turned out so well! Karen and her assistant were so very great at helping me relax, which was one of my biggest worries. I felt so at ease during my session, which allowed me to take the best pictures I could. The most memorable part of the session were the jokes we shared, mostly, which added to the feeling of relaxation that I felt during the session. We hadn’t been shooting for more than five minutes and I already felt as though we’d known each other for several years. Karen is so good at what she does! Not only does she take excellent pictures, but she is a great person and helped me feel comfortable during my session and she is a fantastic human being.

One piece of advice that Alex has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be afraid to showcase what makes you who you are in your senior pictures. I walked into my photoshoot with the idea of doing a pride theme with a bit of apprehension, but I’m so happy with how they turned out.”

If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “unforgettable.”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Alex!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Macy.
We met up with this Pleasant Valley senior on a warm summer afternoon and I felt like we were working with a supermodel. In addition to being absolutely gorgeous, Macy is one of those girls that you just naturally enjoy being around. Syd and I shared a lot of laughs with her and her Grandma Bev (shout out to Grandma Bev for being SUPER AWESOME too)!!

Here is a little about what Macy had to say about her shoot with us:
“My overall senior photo session experience was like nothing I have ever experienced! It was so much fun, I never wanted it to end! I was looking for something natural, nothing unusual that I wouldn’t normally do. I also knew I wanted pictures doing my favorite activity, playing basketball. My favorite part of the afternoon would have to be the smiles, the laughs, the incredible way that Karen and Sydney made me feel like the most beautiful, special young lady in the world. Karen is an amazing photographer who made it really fun. She is really helpful and knew what to say and do to make me comfortable. I love Moxie Design because Karen is so nice. It was such an overall fun experience.”

One piece of advice that Macy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Have fun with it! Don’t take it too seriously.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  ” Unforgettable”

Cheers to the second half of your senior year, Macy!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Lauren.
I don’t even know where to begin in talking about this Pleasant Valley beauty. I love this girl (and her amazing mom)! The day of Lauren’s session was rainy on and off but we decided that we would try to forge ahead when we got a break in the clouds while she was getting her hair and makeup done. When I showed up to meet her, it started pouring again, so we averted and found an indoor location to start her session. Did Lauren let this get her down? Not for even one second. When we ventured outdoors, it literally rained on and off for her entire shoot. We used umbrellas, reflectors as a shelter from the storm and shot in locations that we typically wouldn’t have based on the weather. The result? Some of my favorite images from the entire year. I love the fact that Lauren is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and that her beautiful smile never left her face (except when she was giving me her supermodel fierce look).

Here is a little about what Lauren had to say about her session with Moxie: “Many of my friends had taken their senior pictures with Karen, and had nothing but positive things to say about working with her. To say my standards were high is an understatement, but to say she exceeded them is an even bigger understatement. It was storming outside while I was getting my hair and makeup done so I was so nervous. When Karen arrived at Haus of Heir she made sure to tell me everything would work out and if we had to reschedule it would be no problem. Once we started taking pictures and talking with Karen and Sydney I had so much fun. Her and Sydney both gave only positive vibes. They are both so helpful in making sure you are comfortable in front of the camera and picking poses that represent your personality.  I don’t have the girliest personality so I was really worried that I was going to be out of my element while in make up and in front of the camera. From the beginning, the stylists at Haus of Heir pumped me up and made me excited for the shoot. They were more than willing to work with the fact that I wasn’t comfortable wearing make up. It was obvious they wanted me to be 100% happy with how I looked. Karen and Syd teamed up with the Haus of Heir staff ensures confidence levels that are through the roof even if you are totally out of your element.  My favorite part was whenever Karen would say “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes”, “OMG so gorgeous girl”, or “ohh, yes girl!” Karen makes you feel so confident in front of the camera and hearing her compliments always put an even bigger smile on my face. Thus, these comments led to MANY favorite parts of the shoot. 
I was in a boot when I was taking senior pictures, but we obviously didn’t want a boot in the pictures. However, I could barely walk on my foot, let alone with heels on. I was constantly tripping over something and holding onto Karen, Syd or my mom. Once we got to the pool, I wanted a picture jumping into the water, which is an extremely hard shot to time perfectly. I ended up having to jump into the water over and over on one foot and everyone was just laughing at me. It was so funny and felt like I was goofing off with my best friends.  If I were telling my best friend about Moxie, I would say that you have to do it. Not only is it one of my favorite senior year memories, but Karen is the best person for the job. My mom and I actually got tears in our eyes during the slideshow reveal because we were amazed with her work. Then I cried once we were in the car because I wasn’t going to get to see Karen again. Getting your senior pictures taken by the Moxie Design is worth it just to get to hang out with Karen for the night. I love Moxie Design because Karen and her staff are genuine, kind, and the best in the business. 

One piece of advice that Lauren has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” I would say choose outfits and locations that reflect your personality. No matter what you choose, Karen’s ideas and talent will make it look amazing, and you will be much more comfortable and confident while shooting.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “speechless”

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my friends at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Lauren. You are awesome!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Brooke.
This Bettendorf beauty has the MOST. GORGEOUS. EYES.
We had an absolute blast the afternoon of Brooke’s session. I admit, I regularly suggest / ask my seniors to do some crazy things to get an awesome or unique image. The thing that I remember most about Brooke is how willing she was to do anything that I mentioned. Lay in the middle of the street? Sure! You want me to flip my hair a dozen times so we could get an amazing shot? No problem! Her amazing attitude, beautiful smile and awesome wardrobe choices made for some awesome images. I really enjoyed getting to know Brooke during her shoot and I can’t wait to see what her future holds!

Here is a little about what she had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior experience with Moxie Design was phenomenal! I felt so comfortable in front of the camera and Karen is so much fun to be with!  I really wanted to showcase who I am and what I like to do. I was so worried about not knowing what to do in front of the camera, but Karen’s ideas were so fun and unique.  I can’t even choose a favorite part, my whole Moxie Senior Experience was one I will never forget! The memories we made are priceless! The laughs and giggles we had were probably the best part! Karen’s ideas are so fun and she is so friendly!!  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel so confident and comfortable in front of the camera!”

One piece of advice that Brooke has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “There is no reason to be shy, you will feel so comfortable and the amount of fun you have is crazy!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Phenomenal”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Brooke!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Jessie. I have loved having this Geneseo girl as a part of the Class of 2019 Moxie Model Team! Jessie has a beautiful smile that is contagious and is just so sweet and easy to get to know. We had a warm day for her senior session and we traveled to a bunch of cool spots to capture things that were important to her. One moment that I distinctly remember during her session was when we were at Milltown Coffee. I was outside, along River Drive, and I was trying to talk to her through the glass – but we couldn’t understand what the other person was saying and we both ended up cracking up! Here is a little about what Jessie had to say about her session with Moxie:

“My experience with Moxie Design was incredible. I didn’t really expect everything that came with being a model and I loved it. I really enjoyed getting to know Karen and how she can capture anything. I was very comfortable in my pictures and Karen got all my good angles!  I wanted to show some of my interests in the shoot. We took pictures at Milltown Coffee, to show my coffee obsession. I also wanted to take pictures on the soccer field because soccer had been a big part of my life since I was 5.
My biggest fear was not looking like myself in my pictures. When going to Haus of Heir, I thought I wasn’t going to have much control over my makeup look. Come to find out, I had control over everything! They made me look amazing and my pictures turned out great. My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was the reveal session. I never expected my pictures to turn out so well. My mom and I had a really hard time choosing the photos because they were all so good.  The most memorable part of my Moxie session was changing my clothes in Karen’s pop up dressing room! I thought it was so funny! I had no where else to change so she saved the day and pulled out this tall green tent. It was a little bit tight, but it all worked out in the end. Moxie Design is awesome. You get to meet new people, become better at modeling with the help of Karen and her assistant Megan, and receive gorgeous pictures of yourself. I would suggest that anyone interested in Moxie to give it a shot, you won’t regret it. I love Moxie Design because it showed the best of me.”

One piece of advice that Jessie has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Listen to what Karen and her assistant have to say. Their modeling tips will help a lot. Some of the poses might seem a little weird, but they turn out great. Also be sure to have fun! Don’t be worried to suggest anything to Karen because this is your shoot and she wants to help you look your very best and the feel comfortable while doing it.”

If Jessie could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Exciting”

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my hair and makeup geniuses at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Jessie!! xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Cole. This Orion senior was so much fun during his session and was up for any crazy idea that I would throw at him. We met up on a day where it was SUPER hot out, but Cole didn’t let that get to him for even one second. We were able to get some amazing images featuring some things that are a huge part of his life – Baseball, Hunting and Excavating. While we were extremely warm during his session, there was a zero percent chance of rain that day, so when we were traveling to our third and final location and it started to sprinkle, I was a little concerned. We waited it out for a few minutes and the sky turned this beautiful shade of pink and we were able to capture that for his baseball images. As soon as we finished shooting, a massive downpour started!! I loved that the whole family came with him and we got to get to know each other and share some laughs. Here is a little about what Cole had to say about his session with Moxie:

” I wanted to showcase who I am and the things I’m into with my senior pictures. I’m an avid hunter, I live for baseball and most of all I love to operate heavy equipment!  My senior photo experience was amazing! Karen made every location I wanted to use work. It was 90+ degrees on the day of my shoot and everyone was sweaty and miserable but Karen and her assistant knew how to make everything work and made me feel at ease. They even brought me cold water and a snack! It was amazing!!!! My favorite part of the day was getting to know Karen and her assistant – they were cracking me up – I had a great time. And we got it all done before a total down pour!!! The most memorable part of my session was when Karen was shooting me through the sight of my bow with a loaded arrow!!! She kept saying “we’re friends right?” She was amazing and that is one of my favorite pictures! If you want to feel like anything is possible with your senior pictures and know that your photographer is going to listen to your ideas and carry them out, Moxie Design is where to go! I love Moxie Design because they made my ideas come to life!”

One piece of advice that Cole has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” Relax! No idea is dumb! Karen will find away to make anything work.”

If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “Eventful”

Cheers to your awesome future, Cole!!

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Makenzie.
This Geneseo girl is just as sweet as she is beautiful. We met up on a warm summer day and from the very first frame I knew that we were going to have a blast make some gorgeous images together. We were in a wooded field area during her session and the wind swept in at the perfect moment and I knew right then that we had just captured some serious magic. That image was nationally featured twice and is still one of my faves from the Class of 2019 season. Also, super shout out to both Makenzie and Haus of Heir for introducing me to Kevin Aucoin lip color. The shade that she wore in her images has become one of my fave lipsticks of all time!!

Here is a little about what Makenzie had to say about her session with Moxie: “I just wanted to be myself and highlight my true personality in a way that it would be displayed in my photos.  My senior session was unforgettable! Karen made me feel confident and beautiful! She’s absolutely amazing at what she does and I loved every single one of my images! I was worried I wasn’t going to know how to pose or what facial expressions to use. However, Karen made me feel confident and beautiful by making it an easy going and relaxed experience! My favorite part of my Moxie experience was gaining a level of confidence when getting photographed by Karen that I didn’t even know that I had!  I chose places with lots of natural elements such as water, trees, and flowers. I love the outdoors and spending time in nature therefore those elements played a role in the locations that I chose. The most memorable moment of my session was sharing laughs and getting to know Karen.  Working with Moxie Design is an incredible experience that you will never forget. Every single image is absolutely beautiful and you will leave your session feeling confident and amazing.”

One piece of advice that Makenzie has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be nervous! Karen makes you feel confident and comfortable. Just be yourself!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “unforgettable.”

Cheers to your amazing future, Makenzie !!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Leah.
This gorgeous Davenport West senior was a part of the Class of 2019 Model team and is the cover model for our Class of 2020 Moxie Magazine after getting over 1,200 votes on social media for our Thrift Store Challenge! Working with Leah was so easy – it was like we had known each other our entire lives. She comes alive in front of the camera and her wardrobe choices were absolutely on point. Leah had wanted to use a sunflower field in her images and the week prior we had been to a super popular one in Eldridge, where our cars nearly went into a ditch. I decided that we needed to scout a new spot and we found the perfect location, with gorgeous flowers that resulted in some amazing (and nationally featured) images.

Here is a little about what Leah had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I was going for a look that would describe who I was and how I will look back on my senior year. Personally, I wanted to acquire my sports, of course, but I also wanted to bring out the grunge, and girly style that I have.  My senior photo session with Karen was such a fun and awesome experience. I am so lucky I applied to be a 2019 senior model because the outcome of my experience and photo quality was unbelievable. I have pretty high standards when it comes to seeing pictures of myself and Karen did not let me down! My biggest fear follows the post-session. I was worried I wouldn’t like how I looked in certain photos and I wanted to be satisfied with myself. Moxie always reassured me of my confidence and really knew how to bring my ideas of my senior portraits to life. The outcome was relieving and I turned out to be very pleased with the results!
I love how outgoing Karen is and how smooth the entire day went. I appreciate her organization, but also her ability to make the experience fun. My ultimate favorite part about my Moxie Senior Experience was probably the feedback I got back afterwards. When I post my senior pictures and receive positive feedback, it makes me feel good about myself and then I can talk about Karen’s talent! The most memorable moment of my session was when Karen, her assistant, and I went down by the river to take fun pictures in the water. Turns out, by the water, it was extremely windy! Karen’s assistant actually fell over holding the light reflector because of the strong winds! It was quite the experience.

One piece of advice that Leah has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Just be natural and to be themselves in front of the camera! The more comfortable you are in front of the camera, the better you feel about your experience!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Fulfilling”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Leah!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Mariah. I had the pleasure of getting to know this beauty a couple of years ago at her sister’s senior photo session and since then, I have been waiting to get her in front of my camera. We met up on a perfect afternoon and this girl blew me away with her natural modeling talents. Not only is Mariah supermodel beautiful, but she has a heart of gold and is already making a huge name for herself with her contributions in Love Girls Magazine, captivating the world with her bowling skills and rockin’ it with a feature in Inspiring Teens Magazine. I am lucky to have been able to capture this amazing time in her life, but even more grateful to call her a friend. I cannot wait to see what your awesome future holds, my dear! Love you!

Here is a little about what Mariah had to say about her session with Moxie: ” I had two specific looks in mind. I wanted to represent my cultural background, Mexican and African America. My third was a more casual look but still extra like my personality.  Karen is so amazing that I never want to go to other photographers. I had known Karen previously from my older sisters senior pictures and knew what to expect in the photo shoot. But when you are in front of the camera you can be fearful of expectations. I’ve never felt so much confidence, this woman is magic with a camera.  My biggest fear was living up to my sister’s pictures, I obsessed over them and Karen’s work. Karen reminded me that I’m not my sister but I’m Mariah and to be confident in that. I get to use these amazing pictures in my portfolio and head shots. My favorite part was The official Moxie Reveal, I was so nervous how they would turn out from the model’s standpoint but getting that relief and confidence from Karen’s reassurance made it worth the nerves.   Aside from the photos, I remember the way Karen made me feel, having confidence in me and the conversations we had. Kindness goes a long way and makes a lasting impression.  Girl, I know it looks like a lot of money but, it’s worth it!! The pictures are everything you want and more and will be used for more than senior pictures and will forever be loved by your parents.  I love Moxie Design because I can call Karen a friend, the results are exactly as paid for and so much more.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Be yourself and unique as possible, try going outside the box and make sure you don’t regret not wearing what you want. Also, trust Karen -there is a reason she is recognized for her talents so much. “

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  ” BeYOUtiful” 

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, beautiful girl!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come. 

Meet Adrea. We met up with this gorgeous Pleasant Valley senior on a warm summer day last year. Huge shout out to Adrea for putting up with my repetitive requests in the PV gym when we I was trying different lighting and angles “Can you dribble down the court one more time? (which meant six more times). Her images are so beautiful and incorporate the perfect mix of nature and urban settings.

Here is a little about what Adrea had to say about her session with Moxie: “I wanted more of a summery vibe, which is why I wore a lot of flower print stuff and I wanted to do the park as a setting. At the same point I wanted it to have some variation so I also wanted city spots.  My session was a very enjoyable and positive experience for me, and I just had a really great time and was really comfortable with Karen. I’ve always been a little more camera shy, but I think the girls at Moxie really made me feel comfortable and beautiful in my own skin and it felt natural shooting with them.   My favorite part of the experience was all the laughs that I had, and all the jokes Karen made. I think I enjoyed all of it just because of how fun the atmosphere was.  The most memorable moment of my session was probably how buggy it was, and I didn’t even realize all of the bugs or how bitten up I was getting because I was just enjoying my shoot so much.  Moxie Design does a great job making you feel comfortable and beautiful, and I would recommend everyone go to her for any senior photo shoots.  I love Moxie Design because of how fun Karen made my photo shoot and how she made everything just feel natural for me.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Just have fun with it and be silly. Don’t worry about how you look and just be natural so the pictures turn out their best!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “fun.”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Adrea!!

xoxo,

Karen

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique high school senior photography experience in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas including but not limited to Moline &  Rock Island, Illinois, Davenport & Bettendorf, Iowa.  Karen Bishop, owner of Moxie Design, has been recognized on both a national and international level as one of the top up and coming high school senior photographers in the industry.  Moxie Design will offer you not only images that represent the awesome person that you are, but an experience that you will remember for years to come.