Meet Jameson. This handsome Geneseo high school senior and I met up about a year ago for our prom shoot, during our first session with our Moxie model team. Jameson looked like he had stepped off of the pages of a magazine in his tux! We had so much fun working with him over the past year – and I have to give a huge shout out to Jameson and his mom Katie for being so understanding when we had to reschedule his session multiple times because of the heat, and then a violent thunderstorm. They were always prepared for each session with awesome outfits and fun ideas – and Katie even took some behind the scenes photos and videos for us, which is super appreciated! The final session, when we were able to travel to his family’s property was the perfect sunset – and we were able to capture Jameson with his truck on a gravel road, and those photos turned out to be some of my favorites from the entire year! When fall photos came around, the weather was chilly, but Jameson didn’t hesitate when I suggested walking out into the middle of the Rock River to capture yet another amazing sunset.
Here is a little about what Jameson had to say about his session with Moxie: “Working with Karen was very laid back and so much fun. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for going into this, but Karen got to know me and found ways to really pull my personality out through each photo. My recurring fear every photoshoot was me procrastinating on making my outfit. Honestly, it was nothing to stress about. Just plan in advance and listen to Karen and your mom’s suggestions. Take back-ups and be open-minded. It will all work out. I love the way I get to look back on these photos and remember how much I have grown and matured through my senior year. Karen captured so many different sides of my personality and interests, and I love that each picture has a completely unique feel that really shows all different aspects that make me “me.” Every new photo released immediately became my new favorite. How can I decide?! Taking in the beautiful sunset views from the middle of the Rock River was definitely memorable. You would never guess how very cold it was that afternoon looking back on those pictures. Actually, all of my outdoor sessions (Moxie Models get a few extras) had some crazy weather. Karen was great about being prepared for the weather and rescheduling when the weather got unsafe. If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie, I would say to try it out because it is a fun memorable experience that will have you laughing the entire time. I love Moxie Design because Karen, Maddie and Matt did a fantastic job creating a fun, relaxing experience from start to finish, and the final images were better than I could have ever asked for!
One piece of advice that Jameson has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “My two cents are: Be as natural as you can be! It will all fall into place in time, so there is no need to stress. It’s your moment!”
If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose “Exciting.”
Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, and for being an awesome part of the Moxie crew, Jameson!! We have loved getting to know you over the past year!!
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.
