Geneseo High School Senior Pictures | Meet Marley

Meet Marley. If you follow us on social media, you may recognize her as our Class of 2025 Moxie model who won the thrift store challenge! I loved that Marley was open to shooting some of her senior photos in locations that were totally unique and that she was up for every crazy suggestion that I had. We were able to capture a really cool vibe at the donut shop, then made our way to take some photos in the library as well as the theater at GHS – so cool!! I loved the time that we spent on the football field at GHS when Marley was playing the marimba – she even taught me a to play a little bit, which was really fun!! All of her photos captured her super cool vibe – we even got to get a shot with her and a scooter that is one of my favorites from her session. I love the variety of outfits and locations – it was an absolutely epic shoot. We got to spend some time with her entire family too, which only added to the awesomeness of the day!

Here is a little about what Marley had to say about her time with us: “My senior photo session experience was empowering and collaborative. I was just trying to have fun with the shoots using different locations and outfits. I loved having one of our locations in our local donut shop since it gave the shoot such a vintage and cool vibe. My biggest fear was working outside of my comfort zone, but I trusted the process–they even got me to wear a hat!  I loved how Karen and Madeline were able to capture my interests and activities including band, theater, and even some different poses in the library. The most memorable part of my session was trying different poses with the donuts and attempting a photo of me jumping mid air with two sprinkle donuts. Working with Karen was a super fun, creative, collaborative, empowering experience full of discovery and self-expression. I love Moxie Design because they are original, personal, and visionary.”

One piece of advice that Marley has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Trust the process, be open to new ideas, and don’t be afraid to be yourself.”

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

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

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. 

Moline High School Senior Portraits | Meet Irelyn

Meet Irelyn. This Moxie beauty is a Moline maroon, representing the class of 2025. It has been so great to have Irelyn as a part of the Moxie model crew – she is the sweetest soul and has an incredible smile that lights up any room she steps into. We had a blast during her main session and got to explore so many different areas from the locker rooms and top of a basketball hoop at Wharton Field House, to a stream and flower garden and then some really cool urban spots downtown – where it started raining on us in the most scattered storm I have ever shot in. It would rain for thirty seconds and then stop, rain for two minutes, stop – on repeat for almost an hour. Irelyn and her awesome mom, Joie, smiled and laughed through it with us and we got to even capture a few shots with an umbrella to commemorate that memory! Here is a little bit about what Irelyn had to say about her time with us:

“My Senior photo shoot with Moxie was an unforgettable experience that perfectly captured this significant moment in my life. From the very beginning, Karen and Madeline made me feel so beautiful and comfortable and I was totally at ease. She even brought me my favorite treat and soda which was super nice because it was such a long day! Karen really understood my vision and did an incredible job choosing the most amazing locations and poses that couldn’t have suited me more perfectly. She captured stunning images that truly highlight who I am and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Overall it was a day I will never forget! I was going for some classic but fun looks that really represent me as a person. I didn’t want too many official looking poses or pics that look like they were just not me, and even though we threw in a couple of more “official” resume worthy poses, it worked great because you never know when you might need a good bio pic! I was worried I wouldn’t know what to do with myself and I would look awkward or stiff and not like myself but Karen is a wizard! She is such an expert at choosing how to pose and where to take a photo to get the exact perfect backdrop and every single photo looks natural and comfortable. I think my favorite part of the Moxie experience was being able to have mini shoots before and after the main session. It gave me so many more options for not only outfits but the weather and the themes and locations were so great to work with. The prom shoot was amazing because I didn’t get to go to prom my Junior year because my BF had a basketball tournament in Nebraska so I still got to pick out a dress and get all beautiful, then the thrift shop challenge was super fun because I hand painted some really cute jeans and then there was the sportrait addition, where I was able to show my love for cheer which is something I have done since I was three. Everything was my favorite!! I love them ALL so much!! If I had to pick one, it would probably be on e where I am in my cheer uniform, laying on my side on the gym floor. There’s something about the crystal clear reflection on the wood basketball court with the backboard way off in the distance that just kind of sums up some of my favorite high school memories. The most memorable part was being able to shoot some pics with a very subtile little hint of Lagomarcino’s in the background. That is a very special place to me because my grandma and great grandma and I used to have girl’s shopping days and we would go there to have egg salad sandwiches and ice cream. We would go on the last day of school for lunch and they always let me and my brother pick a treat to bring home I will always remember him getting these sweet tart lego block kind of candies! Being able to have those memory captured in my special pics is really special. I would…and HAVE….told everyone that it was the most amazing rockstar supermodel experience I could ever imagine in my wildest dreams! SO INCREDIBLE!! I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel like the most beautiful, special girl in the entire world!

One piece of advice that Irelyn has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “I would say choose someone who you feel can really listen and understand what you are wanting to do. If you aren’t comfortable with the person behind the camera, you will not look good in front of it. Most of all, I would tell them to choose Moxie because there is no one else, this side of Chicago who can do what you can do!!” Thank you so much for the kind words, Irelyn!!

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

It’s been awesome getting to know you over the past year and I’ve loved having you on the Moxie team! Can’t wait to see what your awesome 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. 

Pleasant Valley High School Senior Pictures | Meet Camille

Meet Camille.
This PV senior and I have had an absolute blast working together over the past year!! When I first met Camille at the Moxie editorial prom shoot back in March, I was immediately blown away. She brought her supermodel A game and I was so excited to have her as a part of the Moxie model crew representing the Class of 2025. During Camille’s main senior session, we ended the night along the river, where we were able to capture some really amazing dance jumps in between the towers of the bridge – and that image was featured nationally (along with most every photo I’ve ever posted of Camille), which is incredible!

Here is a little about what Camille had to say about her session with Moxie:

“My experience with Moxie was amazing, I felt super comfortable the entire time and Karen really knows how to make you feel beautiful! I was going for a trendy cute look, with things that also match me and my style. I was most scared of not know how to pose and that I would look awkward, but they made me feel super comfortable and confident once we started and all of those feelings went away. My favorite part of my session was being able to just talk with Karen and Madeline and get to know them, I loved the relationship building part of it! My favorite photo is in my dance team uniform sitting on the stairs at my high school, this one is my favorite because I feel very pretty and everything about the picture is just perfect to me! The most memorable part of working with Moxie was being able to go to multiple areas with different scenery so that you can create a whole different look and vibe! I absolutely loved working with Moxie! I felt like the prettiest girl when I was with them, they make you feel so comfortable and important! I love Moxie Design because they made me feel so amazing inside and out.”

One piece of advice that Camille has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Just go with the flow, you might think a pose is awkward but Karen would never make you do something that won’t look good so trust the process and loosen up.”

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

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

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. 

Quad City High School Senior Pictures | Meet Elizabeth

Meet Elizabeth. It has been so much fun getting to work with Elizabeth over the past year! Elizabeth is one of those people who is like sunshine in human form – she is so much fun to be around and whenever we work with her, the time absolutely flies by. During her senior session, I remember a few times where we were all laughing so hard that I had tears streaming down my face – what a wonderful memory to have! Not only is Elizabeth a sweetheart but she is absolutely stunning – her model face is incredible!! It was so much fun to match her outfits with different locations for her shoot – it gave her final gallery so much variety, which I absolutely love. One of my favorite photos from her session was one of the last shots we took of the day – it was sunset and we were alongside this beautiful building. Elizabeth was wearing a gorgeous dress and right at the perfect moment, a breeze blew in that gave her hair the most amazing swoop and she is rocking that photo like nobody’s business!

Here is a little about what Elizabeth had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior photo session experience was a lot better than I thought it would be. I’m not a big picture gal but Karen made me feel gorgeous and confident no matter what pose or idea she was having me do! I was going for a lot of different outfits, some things I wear on a regular basis and others that I maybe wouldn’t wear as often. I have short hair due to a previous surgery and I was worried that it was going to stick up and look weird in my photos but using her magic Karen and the Haus of Heir made sure it would look amazing! My favorite part of my Moxie experience was Karen being so excited about my shoots and really knew how to hype me up. Emma was the best, she was the assistant during my senior shoot and talking with her was so easy and she was amazing. My favorite photo from the session is the photo of me laying down on the fountain in my senior session while I’m wearing pink shorts and the black top. I love how it turned out and how my smile looks! The most memorable part of my session was honestly just the fun I had during it. Karen made a few hours in the hot sun feel like 30 minutes! I highly recommend doing your senior pictures with Moxie Design! Karen and her assistants made me feel amazing during every shoot no matter what I was doing. I love Moxie Design because Karen and her team made me feel beautiful!!”

One piece of advice that Elizabeth has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Go out of your comfort zone and do some different poses that you originally don’t think you would like!”

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

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

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. 

Geneseo Senior Photography | Meet Kyah

Meet Kyah. This Moxie girl and I actually met almost a decade ago when I took photos of her for a modeling portfolio and so I was thrilled when she applied to be a Class of 2025 Moxie model!! It has been so much fun reconnecting with Kyah and her awesome mom, Tara! Every time we get together for a shoot, we are always laughing and it just feels like we have been friends with both of them forever! On the day of Kyah’s main session, it was a super warm but windy day. We were lucky enough to be able to get on 4x4s and get a tour of this beautiful property with a stream and fields and barns – it was stunning! Then we hit up some spots downtown Geneseo and ended our night at the softball fields. Although it was a warm one, it was a perfect session!

Here is a little about what Kyah had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior session with Moxie was AMAZING! Although it was really hot on the day of my photos, Karen & Maddy were absolutely the best to work with and made it the best day ever!!! Being a senior in high school only happens once so having Karen capture these memories will last forever! I’m incredibly blessed and grateful for Karen and will 100% have her take pictures of me again in the future. Highly recommend to anyone with an upcoming senior in their house! I wanted more of the nature type photos of landscapes around my neighborhood, including a creek down in the woods, tall grass fields in the middle of nowhere and around some old barns in my neighborhood. Can’t forget the softball ones at my home field! And just some random ones around cool spots downtown Geneseo. Getting my hair and makeup done by someone else was awesome! It was beautiful, flawless and stayed put together all day in the 96-degree temps! Haus of Heir rocks!!! Do I have a favorite photo from my sessions? Honestly not just one, any of the black & white photos are my favorites because even with no color you can see so much beauty in every photo. But if I had to pick just one outside of B&W it would be one of me in the creek, holding my beautiful bouquet from Cherry Creek Harvest with great RBF! Just book the session with Moxie! Have fun, be adventurous and be yourself. You will have the best time and wish you could do weekly sessions with Karen & Maddy! I love Moxie Design because of how comfortable they make you feel and how Karen gets to know you personally so the end result is everything you expected and more!”

One piece of advice that Kyah has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Be yourself; choose things that make you feel comfortable but also do some shots that might make you feel uncomfortable for a great photo! And also, cherish some of your lasts as a senior.”

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

Thank you for being a part of the Moxie model squad for the past year, 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. 

Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Regan

Meet Regan. This PV beauty has been a part of our Class of 2025 model team so we have had the pleasure of working with her a few times over the last year, which has been so much fun! I remember when I met Regan at our editorial prom shoot last spring – the first photo that I took, I was absolutely blown away! She is such a natural in front of the camera!! During her full senior session, the day was threatening to be a stormy, rainy one, but we thought why not give it a try and see what happens? It ended up to be perfect! We had to endure a few raindrops, but that actually turned into being a happy accident. We were hiking to this red bridge, and I got out a few umbrellas – one of which coordinated perfectly with the bridge! When we got all the way to the top where we were going to take the photos, it started pouring, but we also had sunrays peeking out from behind a cloud, we saw a rainbow – it was just such a magical moment – one I will never forget; and the photo that we took in that moment was featured nationally multiple times!

Here is a little about what Regan had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior picture experience was phenomenal. I felt so supported by Karen and Madeline the whole time. Both of them were just so energetic and uplifting, and it boosted my confidence so much. I had no idea what I wanted my senior pictures to look like, but Karen did such a good job coming up with ideas and planning out a perfect look. I was worried that I would feel really awkward trying to pose for the pictures, but Karen came with plenty of ideas and consistently made me feel great about myself. My favorite part was probably getting to climb on a bus in a prom dress. When Karen told me the idea, I just absolutely loved it! I love Moxie Design because they are incredibly supportive and encouraging.”

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

Alleman High School Senior Portraits | Meet Anthony

Meet Anthony.  This Alleman senior and I have gotten the opportunity to work together over the past year and it has been a blast! Fun fact – I have known Anthony’s mom Amber for my entire life and Anthony and his sister were two of the first people that I was able to photograph when I started Moxie twelve years ago! Being able to catch up with both Amber and Anthony while capturing his senior photos has been really special. When we met up for Anthony’s full session, we were walking around a downtown area and the funniest thing happened – all of a sudden we heard someone talking to us, but it was from a speaker – I’m still not sure where it was coming from, or who it was, but it made for a hilarious and memorable moment to kick off his shoot.  Then we headed down by the river and captured some really cool shots, although, I will say, the bugs were TERRIBLE that day.  When we were on the soccer fields at sunset, I think we all were attacked by mosquitoes and gnats even though we were layering three different bug sprays!! Anthony was a trooper and absolutely rocked his session!

Here is a little about what Anthony had to say about his session with Moxie:

“I wasn’t exactly looking forward to hours of pictures on a hot, buggy day, but Karen made it so easy. She thought of everything to make it comfortable and efficient—snacks, drinks, bug spray, even a changing station. She had the route and timing planned out perfectly, and there were no issues at all. Plus, the pictures turned out amazing! She even worked my dog into the session, which was really cool. Overall, it was way better than I expected! I was going for a combination of outdoor, colorful photos along with some industrial looks and soccer. I was worried about having a forced smiling and cheesy poses. She asked me if I wanted to smile or look more serious. She listened to my wishes about looking more serious and did a few for my mom with me smiling. This made me more comfortable right away. She continued to ask me questions and she had a list of looks/locations/poses to suggest to keep me from getting overwhelmed. My favorite photo is the one with my dog where it is a close up of our faces. I will miss him the most when I am away at college. This is the best photo I have of us. The most memorable part of my session is that is was easy and that we took pictures in places that no one else gets their pictures taken. Also, that Karen has lots of ways and ideas to add effects. Karen’s cool. She has a lot of ideas, listens to what you want, and makes it easy. The pictures turned out so good!

One piece of advice that he has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Trust Karen and trust the process.” Thanks, Anthony!!

If Anthony could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “chill.”
Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Anthony!! I can’t wait to see what your awesome future holds!

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. 

Quad City High School Senior Photography | Meet Chloe

Meet Chloe. We met up with this Naperville beauty last spring on a beautiful day. Working with Chole and her awesome mom, Elizabeth, was SO. MUCH. FUN!!! I was so honored that Chloe was willing to come to the Quad Cities in order to have us capture her senior pictures! We all just clicked the moment that we met and it was like hanging out with friends for the next few hours that followed. Chloe is STUNNING and had amazing wardrobe choices, which made our job an absolute breeze. We were able to capture a lot of nature backdrops before heading downtown to end the session at sunset. I love when my job leads me to the most wonderful people, who immediately become friends and this session was just that!

Here is a little about what Chloe had to say about her session with Moxie: “I LOVED my senior photo session so so much! I have never had my photos professionally taken prior to this session, and I am typically shy and don’t like the camera in my face. However, Karen and Madeline made me feel so comfortable and confident! I loved Karen’s work and the results turned out great! It was a great day spent together with Moxie Design and I would definitely love to work with them again in the future. I was unsure of what I really wanted, but I picked some outfits out and Karen knew exactly where to take us to compliment the outfit accordingly! We were around nature, bridges, and she even got me to dip my toes in some water, along with some straight line looks in a local parking garage. Karen took the very minimal info I gave her and everything turned out perfect! I don’t love to have my photos taken that much typically, which was a little bit of a concern because the entire day was me getting my photos taken! But Karen made sure that I felt comfortable and she gave me so much confidence that I had a great time! She asked if I had any requests that we don’t or do get in the shots which also helped me feel more comfortable! I think that I enjoyed the laughs and humor from Karen and Madeline the most, which made this experience so fun! I have sooo many photos that are tied for 1st place in this session! But I loved the photos that were taken downtown and in the parking garage which is funny because I had originally unsure if I wanted to go there… but they turned out fantastic!! I think it was really memorable because I used to live in the area, but I moved to the Chicago area in grade school so it was a full circle moment to revisit the place where I started my school as I was only 2 months away from graduating high school! You definitely need to experience a photo session with Moxie Design because it was such a fun day, I felt so comfortable and confident, and the results were absolutely incredible! I love Moxie Design because it felt as if I have been best friends with two ladies that I had just met!”

One piece of advice that Chloe has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Listen to any suggestions or photo poses that you may be timid to try because when I did, those photos are the ones I loved the most! (Listen to the professional!!!)”

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

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

Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Jillian

We met up with Jillian on a warm summer day and I was excited for her session because I knew that the locations that we selected were going to work perfectly with her wardrobe options.  I was so blown away when Jillian’s mom had a fresh flower crown delivered to the park for some of her shots – it was breathtakingly beautiful! After finishing up at the parks, we headed to Jillian’s gym and got to try our hand at the balance beam and trampolines – it was an absolute blast. We loved working with Jillian and her awesome mom, Kimberly!

Here is a little about what Jillian had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My experience was great, Karen and Madeline made me feel comfortable and confident during the whole shoot. I was looking for a natural look with lots of flowers, woods and water.  I loved skipping and twirling in my flower dress and flower crown in the fields at Blackhawk Park! One of my fears was feeling uncomfortable and not knowing how to pose but Karen and Madeline helped me throughout the whole shoot with lots different poses and advice. One of the fun memorable parts of my shoot was when Karen and Madeline tried out their gymnastics moves at my gym! I would definitely recommend taking your pictures with Moxie, they are so nice and inviting and really try to get to know you. They are so sweet and they even got my favorite candy and drink! I love Moxie Design because Karen works around your personal needs and comfort levels!”

One piece of advice that Jillian has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Wear things you are comfortable in and would actually wear, if your uncomfortable in your clothes it will show in the pictures.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “fire” <– love that, Jillian!!

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

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. 

RIHS Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Elaina

Meet Elaina.
This beautiful Rocky senior met up with Madeline and I last summer and we kicked off her session at The Brewed Book (which, if you have never been there, you must check them out)!! We were able to capture Elaina’s love of reading at the book store and I am in LOVE with those images! Then we moved to the tennis courts at RIHS where she got to show us her incredible tennis skills. We ended her session at the most beautiful farm – and the flower bouquet that was made for her was out of this world! We had so much fun getting to know Elaina and her awesome parents during her session – we shared so many laughs and by the end of the night it was like we had made new friends!

Here is a little about what Elaina had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior session was absolutely amazing, I was so nervous about it being an awkward experience but it wasn’t like that at all. I was laughing, smiling, and I’ve never felt more comfortable in front of a camera in my whole life. I honestly didn’t have much of a game plan when I came into the shoot, I just knew I wanted pictures that captured me which is why I chose the three locations I did. When I got to my first location I was a little awkward, I wasn’t use to being in front of a camera and I was really nervous but the girls were hyping me up and just made me feel like they really cared about how my photos were going to turn out.  I feel like the pictures came out just how I imagined them being in my head. I was so nervous that I was making a weird face in my pictures, most of the time I was laughing along with the girls but it looked so natural and I ended up looking so happy. I loved the people, Karen and Madeline were so great, I truly had such a good time with them behind the scenes which made for such a great senior photoshoot experience. If you want to get your senior pictures done then you should 100% choose Moxie, the experience I had was so great and I love how my pictures turned out. I love Moxie Design because they’re just so amazing!”

One piece of advice that Elaina has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be nervous, just be yourself and do whatever you want to in your photos. Show you through your photos.”

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

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

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. 

UTHS Senior Pictures | Meet Makia

Meet Makia. This beautiful UTHS senior and I met up last fall for her senior session. From the very first test shot that I did while setting up lighting, Makia came alive in front of my camera. She is the most beautiful girl – both inside and out – and we had so much fun during her shoot! Some people just know how to move while being photographed and Makia is definitely that way – her session was more like an editorial model session than a high school senior photoshoot. In the middle of her session, we stumbled upon a pool table and were able to incorporate it into her photos, which was incredible. At the end of the shoot, she had a stunning dress and we found a modern setting for that and those shots are Hollywood red carpet perfection.

Here is a little about what Makia had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior photo session with Moxie was AMAZING. Not only was it a blast but we made the best of every little obstacle that came our way. I had recently had foot surgery around my photo session. I made sure to let Karen know and she accommodated the whole session for me and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole shoot! She had me fill out a questionnaire previous to the shoot and even brought me my favorite soda/candy! She was so sweet the entire time. The photos came out absolutely stunning and I’d do 1000 more shoots with Moxie. I’m in love with my photo results and even my actual photo session itself was amazing. Super appreciative for Moxie and the crew! My biggest fear/worry for my shoot was the fact that I had just had foot surgery. But Karen knew exactly what to do and how to make sure I was comfortable. It was genuinely amazing. My favorite part of my senior experience was being able to get photos in my prom dress. The photos are absolutely amazing and Karen really knew how to get all attention on the dress in these pictures. My favorite photo was in my prom dress with my arms on a railing and being able to show off the entire dress. It’s an amazing photo between lighting, posing, and setting. The most memorable part of my session was how genuine Karen was and how helpful they were when it came down to my foot. You can tell Karen genuinely cares and puts her all into her work. Moxie genuinely takes the most stunning photos. I’d love to do more shoots with her. Not only are the photos amazing but the photo session is a blast and even if you’re unsure how to pose or smile or have your hair she will completely help you out! I love Moxie Design because Karen takes the most stunning photos I have ever seen.”

One piece of advice that Makia has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be nervous! Karen is super sweet! If anything just bring some makeup with you to touch up! Or hair stuff if you style it! She really takes her time with the photos and you don’t have to worry about anything at all. If you have any concerns just make sure to let Karen know ahead of time!”

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, Makia!!
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. 

Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Katelyn

Meet Katelyn. We met up with this future clarinet performance major last fall and it was so incredible to be able to shoot at the Davenport Junior Theatre! After we left the theatre, we used the outside of the grounds to take some really cool and unique images. Katelyn has the most incredible and unique style – I loved all of her looks and the variety that those outfits gave to her final gallery. Finding out that Katelyn is majoring in clarinet performance at NYU was so exciting and made this silhouette image that we took along the river so special.

Here is a little about what Katelyn had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I love Moxie Design because Karen’s photos feel like art! My session was amazing! I had tons of fun during the shoot and I felt super comfortable to try new things to get great pictures. The preparation for the session was super in depth too, so I felt confident that it would match my vision. I wanted a mix of dramatic glam photos and fun photos that could reflect on my personality. Moxie Design gave me the best photo experience that I could have had! I could tell I was cared about and that I was going to get the best pictures before I even got to see them, and they were. I really wanted the photos to be an accurate reflection of me. I was worried that I would be totally awkward and have no clue what to do with my body. Once we started going though it was super easy because there was lots of guidance on what to do and little suggestions to make the poses look good.  I loved taking pictures in the small creek. It felt so silly to walk down in the water wearing a nice dress, but the pictures from that turned out great. The most memorable part of my session was changing in the pop-up dressing room! When I had to change clothes in a location without bathrooms I changed in the famous dressing room and got to sign it too.”

One piece of advice that Katelyn has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be nervous! It was so easy to take a lot of photos and the time flew by. Trying to relax and just enjoy the moment made the experience a lot of fun.”

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

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

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. 

Assumption High School Senior Photography | Meet Colin

Meet Colin. Madeline and I met up with this Assumption High School senior last fall for his senior session. We started out downtown where Colin was super honest with us that he was doing this session for his mom (we hear this alot with our senior guys). We captured so many amazing photos downtown! Colin has amazing bone structure and super intense eyes, so it was really fun to capture those elements in his senior pictures. The best part for me was to see Colin come alive during his football photos. I love that he sent me some ideas about how creative he wanted to get with these and we had a blast capturing them. I remember I was having him spike the ball down on the ground as hard as possible and one time, it almost hit me in the face -he had some pretty wicked power behind that ball!! I can’t post this blog feature without mentioning that one of Colin’s football photos was chosen as a part of the Hot 100 High School Senior Photography awards – an international contest where they select the best high school senior photographers from around the world. AMAZING!!

Here is a little about what Colin had to say about his session with Moxie: “My session with Moxie was amazing. I was really only excited for the sports shoot, I’m not much of a photo guy but my mom really wanted some senior photos. I was nervous Karen was going to make me smile and do weird poses but it wasn’t the case at all. Instead, it was very laid back and natural and I even had fun. Even some of the poses I thought would be awkward look great in the photos. The favorite part of my Moxie experience was the sports shoot. Karen used the ideas I had sent her and made them all about me. I really got to have fun and I think I even taught Karen a few sports terms. My favorite photo was the one with my jumping and three goal posts in the background. I was really like the angle she shot from so it looked like I was going thru the goal posts. I love Moxie Design because her photos are fire.”

If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “Surprising (I admit it)” <– best answer ever!!

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

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. 

Geneseo Senior Photos | Meet Kaden

Meet Kaden. Madeline and I met up with this handsome senior last fall for his senior session and it was incredible to be able to shoot 90% of his session at his parent’s beautiful property. We had so many amazing spots to shoot at and around! We were able to capture the things that are important to Kaden – football, track, his truck and we ended the night with some really fun motocross pictures. The sky at sunset was breathtaking! Kaden, thanks for being up for all of my crazy ideas and for allowing us to capture your senior pictures!

Here is a little about what Kaden had to say about his session with Moxie: “It was a great experience!! Karen is one of a kind! Her photography skills are like no other!! I don’t like having my picture taken, but Karen made the whole session fun and easy. It was great that I was able to get some action shots on my motocross bike! I like all of the motocross shots. (I like all of the shots, but the motocross ones are my favorite)! I enjoyed being able to stay at home for the session. It made me more comfortable. I love Moxie Design because Karen is amazing!”

One piece of advice that Kaden has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Use Moxie Design!!” (Love this, Kaden)!!

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

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

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. 

Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Chloee

Meeting up with Chloee last summer was a blast! We started at the gym for some volleyball images and Chloee let me experiment with different and angles, which resulted in some really incredible photos. We went to a downtown setting afterwards and were able to capture some really amazing backdrops -a great mix of modern and urban with an ivy wall sprinkled in. We hit up a park that had a great grassy area, flowers and a creek where we went on a water hike to find the perfect lighting. When we met Chloee’s dog for a few pictures, I couldn’t believe how photogenic and adorable this pup was! I remember saying that it looks like she was smiling! We ended the night with Chloee wearing a sparkling emerald green dress and paired it with a beautiful hotel downtown. Working with Chloee was such a fun afternoon and her photos turned out absolutely stunning!

Here is a little about what Chloee had to say about her session with us: “My experience was really great! Karen was super friendly and made me feel really comfortable in front of the camera. The whole experience was really fun and I loved how my pictures turned out!  I went for a lot of different looks from floral and nature to classy and sparkly. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to find locations that fit what I wanted my photos to look like. The pictures turned out great and everything that I wanted for the backgrounds turned out perfect! It was so much fun when we were taking pictures in the revolving door at the hotel. It was really fun to run around and around. The most memorable part of the session was walking through the creek and finding all the right angles to make the sun hit perfectly. I was super comfortable the whole time and Karen was very friendly and let me express myself creatively through the pictures. She was really flexible to everything that I wanted to do. I love Moxie Design because I was able to express myself and how I wanted my pictures to look with someone who was constantly hyping me up and made me feel very confident.

One piece of advice that Chloee has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Make sure to figure out how you want your different outfits to look with your background and the different colors you want to incorporate.”

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

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

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. 

Moline Senior Pictures | Meet Caleb

Meet Caleb.
Oh my gosh, where do I start about this rockstar senior?
A little back story, my husband, Matt is a cinematographer and many years ago, worked with Caleb’s incredible family. When he found out that I was working with Kim (Caleb’s amazing mom) coupled with the fact that we were getting permission to shoot in a theater, he volunteered to come along to help us create some photographic magic. I pride myself on painting with light in my photos, and I learned that art from Matt, so when he wanted to come along for the shoot, I was pumped. We met up at the theater and immediately I felt like Kim and Caleb were family. The time at the theater was awesome and then we headed to a few downtown locations in hopes of giving Caleb a big city vibe in his final gallery. We laughed so many times during the session and had an absolute blast! I love when my job brings me to meet incredible people who then become friends, and Caleb and his family have definitely become life long friends! Here is a little about what Caleb had to say about his session with Moxie:

“My senior photo session was life-changing. Senior pictures were something my mom had talked about for a long time and I knew they were important to her. They were not to me, they were something I was doing for her. I have always cringed when I would see pictures of myself and would nitpick everything about them. I knew these would be no different. And then in walked Karen and her assistant for the day, husband extraordinaire Matt! My life changed. Karen had sent me a questionnaire beforehand, which I begrudgingly filled it out, and she did her homework! She came to the shoot with so many ideas to make my pictures unique and to capture ME. She helped me find a confidence behind the camera that I didn’t know was possible. Within minutes I felt like I had made lifelong friends. The entire experience was filled with laughter, conversation and I enjoyed every single moment. A couple weeks later we had my reveal session and something happened that I could have never predicted, I couldn’t find a single picture I didn’t like. Not one thing to nitpick. Having Moxie Design do my senior photo session helped me see myself in the best way possible. I was definitely going for a city vibe with my pictures. I love big cities – the hustle and bustle – the architecture – all of it. I figured living in the QC that I wouldn’t be able to have that look. I was wrong! Karen knew all the places to take me where it looks like I am in the city. She will take a random wall and staircase that you would have never given a second glance and make photographic magic. I was so worried to have my pictures done because I am super critical of myself. I had never liked a picture of myself before and I knew that this would be no different. I shared my concerns with Karen and she assured me that she was a photographic dermatologist and that she knew how to pose me and work with our environments to get the best looks. When all was said and done, my worries were all wasted because Karen is the MVP of photography – it is her sport! My favorite part of the day? Besides getting to hang out with Karen and Matt because that was a favorite experience in itself, I would have to say shooting at the theatre where I have performed for the last 7 years. I have so many great memories there and Karen knew that it was a special place to me. She created so many looks in that space, did out of this world details with lighting and made me feel like a star. I loved how she can see so far beyond what the normal eye can and used it to make my pictures more than I could have ever imagined. My absolute favorite photo from my session is me sitting on a set of iron stairs with my back against the railing and wearing my favorite outfit. I love the background, the aesthetics and how Karen made me look like I was out here living my best life in the big city! I think one of the amazing things about Karen’s photos is that every one I show them to has a different favorite! There were so many memorable parts of my session. Up until the moment that I met Karen I had no desire to do my senior pictures, but by the end of the shoot I was sad it was over. Karen’s vision for what my pictures could be absolutely blew me away. The way she had me interact with the different environments that we shot in was nothing short of incredible. I had a few outfit changes, but she made so many looks with them! Working with Moxie was a core memory made. There’s days and experiences that you always remember because they made a positive impact on your life. That was my senior photo experience. From the day of the photos to the reveal, it was something I will always look back on with a laugh and a smile. I love Moxie Design because they elevate photography to more than anyone can dream!”

One piece of advice that Caleb has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Trust and honesty. Karen knows exactly what she is doing. If she says stop and do this just trust her and do it. I guarantee you the results will blow your mind. And be honest with her! I told her things that were making me insecure about the whole process and she had me completely at ease in moments.”

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

Thank you for all of the kind words, Caleb!! #lifelongfriends
Congrats on your upcoming graduation!!

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. 

Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Braiden

Meet Braiden. This Moline High School senior and I met up last fall for his senior session on a warm afternoon. I have been friends with his awesome stepmom, Audrie, since high school so it was a blast to be able to work with her on the shoot. We kicked things off at a forest location and then made our way to a few different off the beaten path spots to capture some really unique images. I loved discovering new areas during Braiden’s shoot – including the I-74 bridge! I had walked across it once before, but not during a shoot, so it was really fun to incorporate that at the end of his session. Braiden is so handsome and really genuine and once we got to talking, we had so much fun! His photos turned out amazing and I was so happy to hear that we nailed the vibe he was going for.

Here is a little about what Braiden had to say about his session with Moxie: “I love Moxie Design because I was treated like a celebrity. It was a great experience overall. I wasn’t sure what to expect and was a bit worried at first but Karen is funny and made me relax and let me know there was nothing to be nervous about.  I was looking for something kind of urban and she caught that vibe along with shooting on the new I-74 bridge which she hadn’t even done yet. It was cool that she was willing to explore that knowing that I wanted to shoot there. I was worried that I wouldn’t look right or that it would come across how nervous I was. I also was worried about changing clothes so I didn’t bring that many outfits. Karen made everything fun and alleviated all my concerns. She has a pop-up changing room and she comes equipped with all the hairspray and everything you could need. It was fun hanging out and walking all over the place to get the right shot. She even laid down in the water to get one shot that I wanted (and it was cold)! We had a lot of fun. I don’t think I can pick just one but I do like all of them on the bridge and the one where she had to lay in the water. It had an industrial/urban vibe and that’s exactly what I wanted. My stepmom went with us and she knows Karen so it was cool to watch them talk about the shots and where we were going to go. It didn’t feel rushed or awkward at all. It was just like hanging out with friends and that made the shots better, I think. You should definitely try out Moxie. Don’t be nervous, don’t be worried about anything. You can bring the outfits you want and you’re going to look amazing. Karen is willing to do whatever it takes to get the right shot.”

One piece of advice that Braiden has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Relax and have fun. They’re just pictures and you’re going to get a great shot when you least expect it. Trust the process. It will turn out great and you’ll feel like a rockstar.”

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

Thank you for letting us capture your senior photos, Braiden!

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. 

Moline High School Senior Pictures | Meet Rebecca

Meet Rebecca. This supermodel and I met up last fall on a really dreary day. We considered rescheduling the session, but Rebecca pumped for the day and so we decided to move forward with it! We arrived at the park and it started raining, but we found a tree covered area and shot for a long time without getting wet. We used a maroon umbrella on the way back to the car and I captured some really cool shots where the umbrella leveled up the editorial vibe of the shots! We headed to a parking garage to capture an incredible black dress and some shots with Rebecca’s truck – those shots are stunning! Then it was time to head to Moline High School for soccer shots and we ended the night on the golf course where the rain stopped and the sunset was nothing short of spectacular. Max and I had so much fun with Rebecca and her awesome mom and her final gallery of shots looks like the portfolio of a professional model.

Here is a little about what Rebecca had to say about her session with Moxie: “I loved working with Karen! She was such a good hype-woman and a great problem solver when it came to the rain. I recommend her to anyone taking their senior pictures. I love her style and how she brought my vision to life. She was amazing to work with even after the photoshoot and she was very organized and fast when it came to editing my pictures. I was looking for a more forestry vibe to my shoot. I also wanted my sports involved in my shoots. It started raining and I was worried that it was going to ruin my makeup or hair. We thought of different places to take the pictures and the outcome of the day was amazing. My favorite part of the session was working with Karen. She was so amazing and I loved every minute. Being able to bring my dog into some of my pictures was amazing. Karen worked so well when my dog wasn’t cooperating, but the pictures still turned out amazing. I loved my session so much! From when I got my hair and makeup done to when the sun was going down, the whole experience was amazing and I can’t recommend Karen enough! I love Moxie Design because Karen executed my vision perfectly of what I wanted my pictures to look like. My pictures came out amazing and I’m so glad I went with Moxie!”

One piece of advice that Rebecca has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Make sure you have a collage of what you want to do during the photo shoot. Either on Pinterest or some other photo app. It makes the day go by a lot smoother if there are examples of what you want done.”

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

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Rebecca!! I can’t wait to see what your awesome future holds!!

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. 

PVHS Senior Pictures | Meet Cameron

Meet Cameron. We met up with this handsome PV senior and his parents late last summer. Having worked with Cameron’s family before on senior sessions, I knew that we were going to have so much fun. We took some time downtown to capture some modern and urban vibes and I love that he chose to wear a suit for some formal shots – they turned out to be such incredible photos! We then went to a park along the river where we had a forest setting, along with the Mississippi River to serve as a backdrop. I loved being able to capture Cameron’s Jeep in some of his photos and will never forget how much we all laughed trying to get the perfect shot – so much fun with both of his parents helping out! We ended the night on the PV field to capture soccer and football pictures and the sky was incredible!

Here is a little about what Cameron’s awesome mom, Tracie, had to say about their experience with us: “I have had four kids that have had their senior photos taken by Karen and they have all been fantastic. You can truly see the passion she has for what she does during the experience and through the final product. Karen is able to capture the essence of four years of high school and the culmination of a senior year that creates the most perfect storybook of memories. We had the perfect day! Cameron’s photo session was amazing! Karen is so personable and makes the experience so much fun. Laughing is definitely part of the photo shoot! I love being a part of it. I could help out if his hair was out of place or if a branch needed to be moved out of the scene or if a behind the scene video was a must to capture the production of the multiple people and props that were used to make a particular photo happen. It is always amazing to me how Karen can find the most creative spots and backgrounds to take a picture. When the photo is being taken it looks like a nice spot and your kid looks good, but when I actually see the finished photo I am always like wow my kid looks great and the sky, the landscape or the city street in the background looks so awesome! Of course the biggest fear is always the weather, but whatever may come that day doesn’t matter. Karen is literally so creative she can make the magic happen whatever the circumstances. There is no way I could pick one favorite photo from Cameron’s session! We have so many wonderful choices that I truly love! I know before my reveal session that I am just going to pick the package with all of them on the flash drive because that is how good they turn out! I love Moxie Design because of the passion Karen has for what she does and the experience she creates for everyone involved and so many incredible pictures!”

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

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. 

UTHS Senior Photography | Meet Ava

Meet Ava. We met up with this beauty late last summer for her senior session and had So. Much. Fun! Ava is the most beautiful and kind human and she was so easy to work with! She nailed the mandatory Moxie runway walk on her first take! We were able to use a variety of locations all within the same proximity to give her a forest vibe, some tall grass areas, flowers and even a creek! We ended our night at the Soule Bowl for some cheer photos and Ava’s tumbling skills left me speechless – We even got a shot of her mid backflip and it was incredible!

Here is a little about what Ava had to say about her time with us: “My overall experience was AMAZING! Karen is truly one of a kind! Her photography skills are very different from others. Between the place/poses, she did amazing and is very unique with it all! I love Moxie Design because Karen truly cared about the outcome of your senior session! She will make you feel so confident through the whole thing and be your friend by the time your shoot is over. Karen made me feel so confident and beautiful during my session. I was going for a natural look with the field and creek! My biggest fear about the photoshoot was being awkward and nervous! The outcome was absolutely awesome. Karen sure knew how to make me feel comfortable through the whole process. My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was the laughs and smiles throughout the shoot. It made me feel like I was taking normal Instagram photos with a friend! My favorite photo(s) from the session were the ones in the field with the red dress and white cowgirl boots. I feel that it expressed who I am. “Young, Wild, and Free!” The most memorable part of my session was Karen coming up with random ideas for pictures!”

One piece of advice that Ava has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “To be yourself the whole entire time and use your big BEAUTIFUL SMILE!”

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

We loved working with you, Ava!! Congrats on your upcoming graduation!!

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.