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.