Pleasant Valley High School Senior Pictures | Meet Abby

Meet the lovely Abby. We met up with this PV beauty on a hot summer day last June. We started her shoot at the football field so that we could capture some cheer photos, which turned out stunning! Next we headed to downtown LeClaire, which always offers a variety of backdrops – and they were perfect for Abby’s looks! When reading her information sheet prior to her session, I saw that Abby was wanting a flower field, but the wildflowers were not sprouting up as they typically had in the past. I checked out a new location that was given to me by a friend and although it was a bit of a hike to get there, once you arrived at the top of the hill, the wildflowers were abundant and there were huge open skies – a perfect spot to capture an outdoor, wildflower vibe! I knew that Abby had wanted to include some books to showcase her love for reading, so we loaded them up in a wagon and headed out on our trek to the flower field. The mosquitoes and gnats were thick, but we brought along a fan and multiple bug sprays, which helped to keep them at bay. I absolutely loved getting to know Abby and her awesome mom, Kathryn, during our time together. Abby is such a joy to be around and knocked her session out of the park!

Here is a little about what Abby had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior session was amazing! Karen was patient, kind, and detail oriented. She made me feel comfortable and was so creative with the shots and poses she chose. I wanted to showcase my personality and interests in my photos. Having the right pose for each shot was my biggest fear, but Karen made me laugh and feel comfortable which made finding the right pose easy. My favorite part of the shoot was the variety of locations we used. I love the photos in the flower field! The lighting was great and the flowers were beautiful. The most memorable part of my session was walking through the woods to the flower field. It was buggy and hot but the pictures were amazing. My session was a great experience! Karen takes her time with each shot and has a great eye for locations that will photograph well. I love Moxie Design because working with Karen was so much fun!”

One piece of advice that Abby has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Take the time to capture a variety of locations and outfits that showcase your personality and interests. <– Awesome advice, Abby!!

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, Abby!!

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 Photography | Meet Kenzie

Meet Kenzie. I was so super excited to work with Kenzie because her older sister, Adrianna had been on our model team, so I already knew that I absolutely loved working with her family and that we were going to have a blast!! Kenzie is one of those girls, who once she steps in front of my camera, literally becomes a fashion superstar model. She knows her angles, she is so stunning and she has rocked every single shoot that we have done over the past year. Kenzie’s looks were always incredible – I’m still fangirling over her thrift store challenge outfit!! For Kenzie’s main session, she had the perfect amount of variety in her choices – a beautiful white dress that we paired perfectly with the creek and a waterfall area, an adorable white top/denim shorts look that was great for some flowered areas, a blue floral dress – WOW! That look was so amazing! We captured it with some fun flowers from the Moxie style closet along with a mirror for a few reflection shots. She chose a timeless black dress for her downtown shots along with a perfect pink corset top with jeans. Whenever we are together, we laugh so much that it’s like hanging out with someone we’ve been friends with forever. Kenz, thank you for being such an amazing person!! We have loved getting to know you!

Here is a little about what Kenzie had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior photo experience was honestly the best I could’ve dreamed of. Karen made everything go so smoothly and I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. All of my photos came out just as I had imagined! I wanted to go for a modern but also representative vibe. All of my outfits and locations were a reflection of my personality but also what I wanted it to look like. My Pinterest board really gave me inspiration for locations and photo types but outfits came from personal choices. My biggest fear was 100% the heat or weather ruining my shoot. That be said, I got so unlucky and had to reschedule my shoot but Karen made it the easiest process ever. Karen helped me with rescheduling and making my shoot the best! My favorite part was getting all of my pictures back after shoots. My senior reveal session was amazing and I was so happy to see all the pictures. I also loved when all the minis came out, I was always so excited to check my dropbox and get the apps! I think the most memorable part of my session was all the time we spent laughing. The environment made me feel so comfortable and I felt understood during my pictures. I think that makes a huge difference in how they turn out because if your uncomfortable it’s very visible. I would tell anyone who is going to be a senior that they need book with Moxie 100%. Karen is such an amazing photographer and the whole team makes the entire experience amazing. I would tell them that no matter what, it is more than worth it. Karen and the Moxie team make the experience more amazing than anything I’ve ever done.”

One piece of advice that Kenzie has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be afraid to try things you wouldn’t normally try. Whether it’s a different pose or face, try it. I am not a “model face” type of girl but some of those model face pictures are literally amazing.”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Phenomenal, magical, breathtaking, remarkable, transformative.” I LOVED that you couldn’t choose just one word, Kenz!!

You are a rockstar, girl! I SO loved having you as a part of our Moxie model crew!!

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. 

Orion High School Senior Photography | Meet Kamryn

Meet Kamryn. This stunning Orion senior and #moxiemodel and I have been able to work with each other quite a few times over the past year – and it has been so wonderful getting to know her and her awesome mom! During Kamryn’s main session, we started off at the gym to capture her basketball photos and I was absolutely blown away. We experimented with a basketball net, making it a necklace and shooting through it to frame Kamryn perfectly. After that, we headed to a super cool and unique location that offered so many different backdrops. There was a pond, a huge open field, wildflowers, a lovely barn and a really cool wall with multiple vintage doors, that turned out to be a great set for Kamryn’s photoshoot. While we were there, I had Kamryn leaning up against a railing and I went to show her exactly what I wanted her to do with her hands for the photo and I jumped and screamed because there was a toad on the railing and I almost brushed up against it. I’m not afraid of toads or frogs, but it was so unexpected!! We all started laughing and it made for a really fun memory (and great picture of Kamryn)! We ended the night at a park where we were able to capture some shots at sunset in the Mississippi River, capturing a beautiful sunset.

Here is a little about what Kamryn had to say about her session with Moxie: “Working with Moxie Design was a really fun experience! Karen and her team make it a very memorable and enjoyable experience. For my pictures,  I was going for a very natural look outside with great sunsets. I also wanted to focus on my basketball pictures in my school gym.  My biggest fear was stepping out of my comfort zone and doing a bunch of different poses I was unsure of. Karen and her team made it so I felt like a natural during the whole shoot. I loved being able to try new looks and it was just an overall fun experience to be able to get my picture taken in a bunch of different types of scenery and all different sessions. The most memorable part of the session was trying on all the different prom dresses with my friend for the first session in being a part of the model team. Karen gets you to try new things and it’s a wonderful experience to step out of your comfort zone. She makes it easy to be comfortable with something you usually wouldn’t do. I love Moxie design because Karen was fun to work with and I loved all the pictures!”

One piece of advice that Kamryn has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Do all the poses and pictures that you don’t think you’ll like because those usually turn out to be your favorite. “

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

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

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 Photography | Meet Molly

Meet Molly. We have really enjoyed working with this gorgeous Moxie girl and her amazing family over the past year. The first shoot that we worked on together was the prom session at the Blackhawk Hotel and Molly arrived looking like she had just stepped off of a Hollywood red carpet – absolute perfection! When we met up for her main session, we started off at PVHS for cheer photos on a beautiful and warm sunny day. Literally four snaps into her first look, a crazy thunderstorm came out of nowhere and we had to reschedule for another day. Leading up to her new date, we created a personalized route to make sure that we captured all of the spots she wanted to include in her photos, including a very random patch of orange flowers that I stumbled upon (and wouldn’t have seen during our first session had we not been rained out). Molly trusted my direction and her photos turned out absolutely stunning! At sunset, we had planned to get into the river about ankle deep to get to a huge tree trunk – but as we know as outdoor photographers, Mother Nature does some crazy things and the water we were wading in was higher than waist deep in spots! Molly continued out to the tree, Madeline and I had on our hip waders, so while we didn’t get wet, we were making sure we didn’t fall into the water and ruin any equipment – it was a hilarious moment – people were stopping along the bikepath to take photos and ask what we were doing!! The result of that trek into the river are some of my favorite shots that we captured!

Here is a little about what Molly had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior session experience was amazing. Karen and Madeline made me feel so comfortable with trying new poses and looks. Karen really has an eye for what will look the best, not only for the photo but also for the person being photographed. I was going for all types of looks in my shoot. I wanted the urban and city feel, but I also wanted to be surrounded by flowers and the river. Each location perfectly matched what I was going for, and I loved the variety of the shoot. My biggest concern for the photo shoot was that most of the pictures would look too similar for my liking. This was not the case, though. In every picture, it captured a different angle, even if I was in the same outfit. The variety I saw when I received my pictures is something that made me enjoy the whole process even more. My favorite part of my senior Moxie experience was how much fun I had the day we shot it. The weather was perfect, and Karen made me feel like one of a kind when taking my photos. I also loved how many outfit and location choices I had, and with those we included flowers, which really added to the end result. It’s hard to pick any favorite photos because I love them all, but if I had to choose, I’d say the urban looks in downtown Moline or any of the photos with the river. I love the look and feel of being in a city, and it was definitely captured in that location. The river ones looked so surreal, and I loved the outfit I had on in those photos as well. The most memorable part of my session was getting to experience all of the different styles of photos I was able to take. I enjoyed how I was able to create different looks while still being in the same outfit and at the same location. Shooting with Moxie is tons of fun, and Karen is definitely the photographer to go to if you want tons of variety in your shoot, while also creating a comfortable environment. The option to take photos in your sports uniform was also a fun idea. Karen really caters to what you want in your senior session, and makes it come to life. My piece of advice that I have for other seniors is to just trust the process. Sometimes the photos that feel the most awkward are the ones that turn out the best!  I love Moxie Design because of how enjoyable my senior shoot was along with the amazing Moxie Design team!”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “personality.” <– LOVE this one, Molly!

Thank you for being an awesome part of the Class of 2026 Moxie model team! We have loved working with you and your amazing family!!
xoxo,
Karen

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

Geneseo High School Senior Pictures | Meet Landry

Meet Landry. I have loved having this handsome Geneseo senior on our Moxie model team over the past year!! If you follow us on Instagram, then you may notice Landry from one of our many behind the scene impromptu dance parties during his sessions. While it isn’t uncommon for some hilarious shenanigans to happen during a shoot, since my girl Madeline is Landry’s sister, the laughter didn’t stop throughout any of our time spent together #sportsbike – LOL
He has been such a great sport in taking part in all of the Moxie events throughout the year – his thrift store challenge look was INCREDIBLE – very Bruce Springsteen “Born in the USA” vibes and he’s always willing to help me push the editorial envelope so to speak. When we met up for his session, it was a really hot day and ten minutes in, we were all sweating in the bright sun. Did that get Landry down? Not even for one minute. We finished up with the tennis shots at GHS and then headed downtown to capture both an urban and modern vibe. We ended the night on the top of a parking garage and the winds were really picking up. We had a ton of pages of sheet music that we were going to throw into the air to capture a fun image and it was hilarious. I’m talking to Madeline and Kristi (Landry’s awesome mom) and screaming “I, 2, 3… for them to launch the papers, then try to capture the shot and then instantly we all started running around the parking garage chasing the music that was flying in the air – love that memory!! Landry, I cannot wait to follow your story and see what your amazing future holds!!

Here is a little about what Landry had to say about his session with Moxie: “My overall experience with my senior photo session was amazing! Karen was very helpful throughout the whole experience. If I had an outfit picked out, she knew the exact spot to shoot at!  I was going for a more natural look with an added touch of my interests, such as my French horn, my car, and tennis. Karen was able to accommodate all of these! I wasn’t fearful or worried at all about any of my photos. This is because Karen had taken my two older siblings’ photos before mine, and I got to see the outcome of theirs. I did not doubt in my mind that Karen was, and is, an incredible photographer! The most memorable part of my session was when we had to run all across the top of a parking garage to ensure that we didn’t lose any sheet music. Karen is the most amazing photographer ever! She accommodates everything to your needs, and she makes the shoot fun. Sometimes, you might even get to have a little dance party with her! Moxie Design is a wonderful place to get your senior pictures taken because Karen is the most involved photographer that you can find. One piece of advice I have for other seniors getting their photos taken is to be helpful and involved. What I mean by this is, don’t rely on your mom to do everything for you. Your mom can aid in communication with Karen, but you need to find what outfits you want to wear because your mom doesn’t know what you want to wear. Also, location, location, location. Location is everything. You need to find the best location that goes with the outfit you are wearing. To do this, go back through and look at Karen’s posts from past seniors, and you will be able to find what works best. I love Moxie Design because both Karen and Madeline made the process easy and relaxed, and everything was always in order.”

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

Thank you for being so awesome, Landry!! It’s been a blast working with 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. 

Orion High School Senior Photography | Meet Mallory

Working with Mallory this past year has been so awesome! When we met our model team at The Blackhawk Hotel for the first time last winter, I remember seeing Mallory in this gorgeous blue dress and when she smiled, her face absolutely lit up. Mallory is absolutely stunning, but she’s just as beautiful on the inside. We have laughed together so many times during our shoots together she feels like a friend. On the information sheet questionnaire that she filled out prior to her session, I saw that she wanted to take photos in and around water – so I posed the question of if she was looking for a stream or more like an open water feel. Mallory was not only open to both options but she embraced checking out a new location with us, walking down a rock path and literally into the middle of the Mississippi River. While we were in the water, we could see this storm system rolling in from the west and it was absolutely stunning – the sky was so perfect! Another memorable part of Mallory’s session is that she brought a framed photo along from when she was little and we were able to incorporate that into her session, which was super special.

Here is a little about what Mallory had to say about her session with Moxie: “My experience on the Moxie model team was AMAZING!! For my main session, I was going for a casual look that showcased the real me. My biggest worry was about branching out of my comfort zone and giving Karen full creative freedom. I’m so glad I truly trusted her, it was the best decision!! My favorite part of my time with Moxie was getting to know the models, Karen, and Karen’s assistants! They are all such we people and I’m so thankful I got to spend time with them! The most memorable part of my session was the storm rolling it at the end of it because it makes the sky almost look unreal. Working with Karen is a very calm, welcoming, and fun environment! And you will NEVER be disappointed in your photos! I love Moxie Design because Karen truly cares so much about everyone she’s photographing to make sure they are comfortable and have the best outcome of their photos!”

One piece of advice that Mallory has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Embrace every idea Karen brings up, there’s truly a method to her madness!”

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

I have loved getting to know you this past year, Mallory! Thank you so much for being a part of our model squad!! 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 Photography | Meet Will

Meet Will. We met up with this handsome Pleasant Valley senior in September and had an absolute blast with him and his awesome mom. We kicked things off with a formal look and within the first few snaps of the camera I knew that Will was going to blow his session out of the water. Some people have a natural ability in front of the camera, which makes capturing the standard and traditional photos a snap, which gives us more time to create some editorial and artistic magic. Will had the MOST AMAZING outfits – I love every one of them and how much variety they gave to his final gallery. Whatever crazy idea I had, Will was up for without even hesitating. During the wardrobe consult prior to his session, I was super excited about this pair of jeans that he had with bears on them. I wanted to pair those at dusk with the colored lights of the skybridge. I did my research, found out what time they turn on the lights, and was super excited for this backdrop. When the lights didn’t go on as planned, we did a little research to try to find out what was going on and were told that the city turned the lights off to not interfere with a bird migration pattern – that has NEVER happened during a session before! While walking back to the car, we stumbled upon a building that had some pretty awesome lighting and stopped to create some photos that turned out to be some of my favorites – what a happy accident! Will, you are a rockstar!

Here is a little about what Will had to say about his session with Moxie: “My overall photo session with Moxie was amazing. I was going for a look that would be unique to my personality.  Before the shoot, I was afraid my pictures could turn out too cookie cutter. I have tons of wonderful and unique images that are perfect for me. My favorite part of my senior session was Karen’s enthusiasm for out of the box thinking. Everything was not only allowed but totally embraced. The most memorable part of the session was when Karen took the news about bird migration and created world class photos anyway. Working with Karen is a life changing and uplifting experience. It feels like a beautiful bow on top of childhood in preparation for adulthood. I love Moxie Design because every step of the process is seamless and perfect. It shows in the final outcome.”

One piece of advice that Will has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Listen to all of Karen’s advice and do not be afraid of out of the box thinking. Water on the drum and legs up the wall were so fun and memorable.”

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

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Will!! Madeline and I truly loved getting to know you and having so much fun during your session! 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. 

Pleasant Valley High School Senior Pictures | Meet Anna


Meet Anna. This Pleasant Valley beauty met up with Madeline and I last fall and we had so much fun during her session! I love when my sessions bring me to get to know wonderful people! During Anna’s session, we got to hang out with her mom, aunt and sister and we shared so many laughs – it was like we all had been friends for years. Anna’s locations were awesome and we were able to capture so much variety in her session – a creek and country spot, an urban area and then we ended the night on a golf course, which had sentimental meaning to Anna and her family, which is so special! One of her first teaser photos was published in Senior Szn Magazine – so exciting!!

Here is a little about what Anna had to say about her session with Moxie: “My photo sesh was WAY more fun than i thought it was going to be. I was nervous about formal pics but it ended up being a good time with lots of laughs. I was looking for natural shots with nature but I ended up really liking the city vibes as well that were recommended by Karen. I was worried it was going to be like going to a photo studio and fake smiling. It wasn’t like that at all. The different locations were cool and Karen made me feel so at ease. Karen and Madeline made it so easy, told me how to pose when I’m not naturally into that. We laughed a lot. She got some good shots with my dogs (which really weren’t well behaved) which made my day. The most memorable part of my session was that I had some of my senior pics taken on the golf course that I learned to play on when I was young. Just book your session with Moxie. The photos turned out SO good and it was a really fun experience. I love Moxie Design because they made me feel so comfortable.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Trust Karen’s opinions! I had such a great time with her. So great that my sister is having her pics done with Karen for class of 2026.”

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

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Anna!!
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 Photography | Meet Chloe


Meet Chloe. We met up with Chloe and her awesome mom, Katie, last summer and I was so excited for her shoot! I had worked with her sister a couple of years ago and so I knew we were going to have a blast during her sesh. Chloe is absolutely stunning – she has the most beautiful eyes and a smile that can light up any room she walks into. On top of being a supermodel, she is the sweetest! We met up at the most beautiful park setting and accidentally stumbled upon some sunflowers, where we took her first test shots of the day. I remember my mouth dropping to the floor – the first photo we took of her was absolute perfection! After meandering through a ton of beautiful park spots, we were able to get into the river for some really gorgeous sunset photos and then ended the night at PV on the football field to capture some cheer shots! Fun fact – Chloe’s teaser photo that I put up from the sunset location was published in the fall edition of Senior Szn Magazine!! So awesome!!

Here is a little about what Chloe had to say about her session with Moxie: “Working with Moxie for my senior session was an amazing experience. The entire time Karen made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera which helped me relax and have fun. I was going for a nature, earthy look that included water and a pretty sunset, with things that incorporated me, my styles, and my passions. I was very worried that I would be uncomfortable during my session, as soon as we got to our first location Karen was so welcoming. The entire time she was energetic and the best hype woman. My favorite part of my session was actually getting in the river at sunset to shoot some pics. We laughed the whole time and the sun set perfectly over the river which was the perfect background for an amazing outcome. My favorite photo from the session would be the ones where I was laying on my back and Karen shot from over me. The way my eyes and hair highlights pop in each of the photos was astonishing. The most memorable part of my session was connection and friendship with Karen. She always knew what you needed, when you needed it. She truly had an interest in getting to know me by asking questions about my life and bringing my favorite snacks. I am SO happy that I chose Moxie Design for my senior photos and recommend this to anyone looking for a memorable experience. Karen is the best! I love Moxie Design because they are the best around!”

One piece of advice that Chloe has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Step outside your comfort zone, embrace every moment, and have fun!”

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

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

Bettendorf High School Senior Photography | Meet Fiona

Meet Fiona. We met up with this stunning Bettendorf senior last fall and I was so excited because Fiona wanted a unique photo experience – she wanted to incorporate an arcade and a cemetery in her locations, which I was really excited about because it would allow me to be a bit more creative than in our typical park/downtown settings. We immediately clicked with Fiona and her awesome mom, Sheila, when we kicked things off at the arcade. The staff at QC Entertainment was so incredible to work with – they even let us get inside of the life size bear claw machine! We got some really awesome stuff there before heading to our next spot – where the focus here was some graffiti! Fiona had brought along a beautiful dress and I wanted to get some classic beauty shots, so we were able to capture those at one of my favorite spots, the Axis hotel. We ended the night at sunset at the most beautiful cemetery, where we were able to overlook the entire QC. While we were there, we saw the most beautiful caterpillar! Of course, we had to take a quick break to say hi to our new little friend – it was really awesome. We had so much fun and shared so many laughs – it was a wonderful shoot!

Here is a little about what Fiona had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior photo session experience was amazing and so much fun! I was going for a beautiful and badass feel for my photos. My favorite part of the session was everything – it was all really fun! The most memorable part of my session was the caterpillar that we found. Working with Moxie was really fun, you should totally check it out! I love Moxie Design because Karen gave me my favorite snacks before the shoot so I was less nervous!”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “awesome”

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “Relax, you’re in good hands with Karen.”

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

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. 

Cambridge High School Senior Photography | Meet Jules

Meet Jules. This Cambridge beauty was one of the models on our Class of 2025 Moxie crew so we have had the opportunity to work with her a couple of times over the past year! When I found out that Jules was wanting to incorporate a flower field in her session, I was so excited as I had just accidentally ran across the most gorgeous yellow flower field in the most random of places. I was so grateful that Jules and her awesome mom, Tonya trusted me on locations because her shots there turned out absolutely stunning! We were able to capture a bunch of spots with a nature feel and ended her shoot down along the river at sunset!

Here is a little about what Jules had to say about her session with Moxie: “My session was amazing! I’m not super comfortable in front of the camera but Karen and Madeline made me feel confident and relaxed. They had so many fun locations planned for me. My favorite part of working with Moxie was how Karen and Madeline made the entire experience fun. My favorite photo is on the pier at the river. I love how Karen captured how I feel. Working with Moxie is a great experience.

One piece of advice that Jules has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Take Karen’s expert advice on wardrobe and location. She will make it perfect.”

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

Thank you for being a part of the Moxie team, Jules!
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 Pictures | Meet Avery

Meet Avery. This stunning Moline senior met up with Madeline and I last fall for her session. We started downtown where we captured an urban vibe at a few different spots and then headed to a park where we were able to get a ton of different looks with flowers and a beautiful willow tree. When I saw that Avery played the guitar on her information sheet, I was super excited to incorporate it into some of her photos – and I LOVE the way that every one of the images came out!! If Avery was a rockstar, she would definitely have a ton of photo options for her album cover!!! After we left the park, we headed down to the river at sunset and experimented with some lighting and those are my favorite images from the shoot.

Here is a little about what Avery had to say about her session with Moxie: “From the very first emails discussing locations and outfits to receiving the final photographs, our experience was nothing short of exceptional. Karen’s insight and expertise in pairing outfits with locations were spot on. Her photography skills were truly impressive, as she captured breathtaking moments through a combination of well-chosen locations, creative poses, and skillful use of lighting. The entire process felt seamless and enjoyable, and the final images exceeded all of our expectations. We initially weren’t entirely sure what kind of location or overall vibe we wanted for the shoot, but Karen was instrumental in helping us narrow down our options. She guided us through different styles and themes and we ultimately decided on an urban setting to give the photos a modern and dynamic feel, while also incorporating a natural backdrop for added variety and contrast. It was Karen’s creative suggestion to include the guitar, which brought a personal and passionate element to the shoot. This thoughtful touch truly elevated the experience and made the final images even more meaningful. My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was how effortlessly Karen made me feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Her warm and encouraging character helped me relax, allowing my true personality to shine through in every shot. Because of this approach, she was able to capture the very best of me, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Karen has an incredible talent for creating an environment that feels natural and fun, which made the session an enjoyable and memorable experience. From the moment we started, she made me feel completely at ease. Whether it was choosing the perfect locations, offering helpful suggestions for poses, or capturing those candid moments, she went above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. I love Moxie Design because Karen’s creativity, professionalism, and ability to capture genuine moments make every photo unique and truly special.”

One piece of advice that Avery has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “One piece of advice I have for other seniors getting their photos taken is to embrace the process and don’t be afraid to try new things. Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with unique poses and meaningful props.” <– Amazing advice, Avery!!

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

Thank you so much for the kind words, Avery, and for letting us be a part of your senior year!! Happy early graduation!!

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 Caleb

Meet Caleb. We met up with Caleb and his awesome mom, Jennifer, last fall for his senior session. We were able to kick off his shoot at a beautiful golf course and were able to shoot in and around the clubhouse, which offered a ton of really amazing locations. Shout out to Jennifer for the malted milk ball surprise that she shared with Madeline and I – so delicious!! After leaving the club, we headed to the river where we were able to shoot at a location that was meaningful to Caleb, which I loved. We got some super amazing shots with his car and then ended the night at the PVHS pool. I wanted to make sure we got an action shot of Caleb diving off of the block and he nailed it on his first take!! So cool to see him in the pool, completely in his element. Jennifer and Caleb were so much fun to work with and I love that his final gallery has so much variety!

Here is a little about what Caleb had to say about his session with Moxie: “My session with Moxie Design was a memorable and great experience. I was comfortable while taking the photos and I felt that if I didn’t know what to do, Karen would help me and ensure that I would have a great outcome. Karen really knows what she is doing and talking about and will ensure that your photos are some of the best around. My biggest fear was that it was going to take too long and that they wouldn’t look the best. My favorite part was going to all the places we got to shoot at and the versatility of the experience. I also liked how Karen had so many ideas for pictures and could really come up with things on the spot which turned out amazing.  My favorite photo was the one with me looking at my “watch” in the doorway in the classy outfit or the one of me diving off the blocks. One of the most memorable parts of my session was going to take photos at some of my favorite places. I love Moxie Design because they have the best pictures around.”

One piece of advice that Caleb has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Some advice I would give other seniors getting their photos done is to come into it with an open mind, I didn’t really want to get mine done, but they turned out amazing and I couldn’t have asked for any better.”

If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “Encapsulating” <– I love that, Caleb!!

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

Sherrard High School Senior Pictures | Meet Olivia

Meet Olivia. This Sherrard supermodel and I have gotten the chance to work together lots of times over the past year as she was a part of our Moxie model team for the Class of 2025! Olivia has a beautiful smile and the most gorgeous eyes!! Working with her for the first time at our editorial prom shoot last year was like working with someone who had just stepped off of the red carpet. Not only is she absolutely stunning, but she is super sweet and we have had a lot of fun together. During her main session, we started out at an urban setting and it worked perfectly with her outfits. Then we headed to a park area that had tons of different background options. I knew that Olivia wanted to end her session in the water at sunset, but the river was in a flood stage. We found an area that we could still have access and while we were taking some photos, a huge beaver shot up out of the water and Emma and I had no idea what it was at first and I remember screaming because it was so unexpected!! What a funny memory to have happen during Olivia’s big senior session day!!

Here is a little about what Olivia had to say about her session with Moxie: “Working with Moxie was great!! At first I was very nervous that I would be uncomfortable, but once I got there Karen was so welcoming! She helped me with poses and hyped me up the whole way through! Karen and her team had the best energy that made me feel very confident! I didn’t have a certain look in mind for the shoot, since all of my outfits were pretty different. However, even with that Karen made sure to pick backgrounds based on those looks! They all matched perfectly! I was worried I would be uncomfortable and not very confident. I get pretty anxious trying new things. After the first five minutes Karen made me feel confident in both my looks, and trying poses usually out of my comfort zone! The whole photo shoot experience was phenomenal. My overall favorite part was getting my hair and makeup done! This also helped my confidence level. The girls doing my makeup hyped up Moxie during our short interactions making me super excited to do my first shoot! My favorite picture is the one of me looking over my shoulder in my long colorful dress. It has so much dimension with the grass popping out and the background was perfect. One funny experience was when a beaver came out of the water right next to me! I also loved when Karen gave me snacks and a drink! She really pays attention to who she’s photographing and makes an instant connection. I definitely recommend working with Moxie! It is an experience you’ll never forget! I love Moxie Design because my experience with moxie far exceeded my expectations!”

One piece of advice that * has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Poses that you may find silly in the moment can make the best photos! Be confident in what you’re doing and it will show through the pictures!”

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

Thank you for being on the Moxie model team, Olivia! I have loved getting to know you over the past year!!
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 Senior Pictures | Meet Aubrey

Meet Aubrey. We met up with this Moline senior last fall for her senior session and from the very first test shot that I took, I was absolutely blown away. Aubrey is absolutely gorgeous and so sweet – we had a blast during her session! Her smile is amazing and her serious face was giving100% supermodel!! I loved the variety of her wardrobe looks – and the details like her blue sneakers that made her outfits pop. We were able to travel to a few locations that were all close together, so we got the best of both worlds – a cool urban / modern downtown area as well as a park with a stream that we were able to get into. The first teaser photo that I put up of Aubrey was published in Senior Szn Magazine, which is SO exciting!!

Here is a little about what Aubrey had to say about her session with Moxie: “My experience with Moxie was absolutely amazing. I was nervous going into the shoot about if I would be able to relax and make the photos look natural. As soon as I met Karen she made me feel so welcoming and was making me laugh to help me loosen up. Overall this experience was a 10/10. I was going for a nature and downtown look and Karen totally hit that straight on! My favorite part was how lighthearted and comfortable Karen made me feel and made me feel stunning! My favorite photo from the shoot was down in the stream because the lighting was perfect and I felt amazing. I highly recommend going to Moxie for your senior session they were great and will make you feel confident and comfortable.”

Thanks for the kind words, Aubrey!!

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

So glad that I got to work with you on your senior photos, Aubrey!! Happy early graduation!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Caden

Meet Caden. We met up with this PV senior last summer for his senior session. He and his mom were both so great to work with! Caden photographs like a model, so we played around with some different lighting and at times it felt like we were on a commercial shoot for a clothing brand instead of a high school senior session! The best part of the afternoon was getting to see Caden in his element on the baseball field. We lucked out and had the most beautiful skies for this portion of the session – and one of the photos that we captured here was just recognized as one of the top images of 2024 by Senior Szn Magazine – how awesome is that?!!

Here is a little about what Caden had to say about his session with Moxie: “My senior photo session was an enjoyable experience. Karen was super easy to work with and had a great vision for the shoot. I was looking for natural looking shots in a casual setting. I was worried that the shoot would be long and exhausting, but Karen made it an enjoyable experience, and overall it was fun. My favorite part of the shoot was going to my high school baseball field and getting to pose for some cool athlete shots. My favorite photo was a baseball one that had a dramatic effect where Karen captured the sky in the background, which made the shot stand out. The most memorable part of the session was just getting to go to different settings. We started in a downtown area, then we took some shots in a park, and then we finished on my high school baseball field. This blend, I felt, created a lot of variety in the pictures. Karen and staff make the experience fun and easy. They were super easy to work with, and made the experience enjoyable and memorable.”

One piece of advice that Caden has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be afraid to incorporate things that define who you are as a person.”

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

Thank you for letting us be the photographer to capture your senior year, Caden!!

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 Sydney

Meet Sydney. Working with this beautiful Moxie model and her family over the past year has been filled with lots of fun and laughter. The day of Sydney’s session, we had planned to end the shoot at sunset along the river – but the Mississippi was really high due to some flooding, so we had to pivot our final shots and it ended up being perfect! I love all of the photos from the shoots that we have had, but one of the silhouettes of her is one of my favorite shots – the colors in the sky were so amazing! I don’t think that if the river was at normal level if we would have been able to get a shot like this. It was so incredible to include some fun elements during Sydney’s session – bubbles, glitter and a cap and gown! We even got to work with her adorable brother, Trevor, in a few shots – I love their smiles!! Another fun moment was when we were at the park and we had dozens of pieces of sheet music and we threw them in the air for a photo – SO MUCH FUN!!

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I absolutely loved my senior session! While working with Karen beforehand, I was so unsure of what I wanted in my session. When Karen asked me where I wanted to shoot I had no idea!! She helped me to narrow down options and she was so helpful in deciding the locations that best fit the vision, outfits and items I wanted to incorporate! If you know me, you know I have a lot of different personalities! I love to get fancy and dress up so I knew I wanted a classy, stylish look. I am also so passionate about music (especially country) so, of course I had to add in a little country style. I love water and being by the beach. So, I wanted to include a sundress in as well! So instead of just having a “look”, I added every part of my personality into one session and Karen put it all together just the way I imagined 🙂 I was worried I was not going to get enough of a selection of pictures. I thought I would get a couple images per outfit and I ended up with a handful of them!! I wanted to be able to do “Senior Sundays” and I was worried I would only have a couple of images to use for these, but I have so many pictures that I actually do them all the time! I’m so impressed with almost every picture I received from Moxie and I am amazed how many images she was able to capture in the amount of time we had together. I loved how both Karen and Madeline were so supportive of every new idea my mom and I threw at them! Especially when I asked if I could I add my younger brother into some of the photos and they knew exactly how to do it! I loved getting to know Karen and Madeline and watching my vision come to light! 🙂 My favorite picture just makes me feel like myself. I am religious and it is a big part of my life so I loved being able to incorporate my love for the lord into my session. I loved the way Moxie makes all of my senior photos and sessions all about my passions and the person I am on the inside, not by the way I look through a camera lens.
I loved being able to incorporate my love for music by adding in a photo with it. My mom and Madeline tossed sheet music into the air while I stood and smiled. I loved watching Karen time everything out. It was such a load of laughter! I loved how much Karen and Madeline got me out of my comfort zone and had me try things I would have never thought about doing! I am so grateful to have had experienced photographers capturing my senior pictures and loved every minute! I love Moxie Design because Karen makes things so easy on their models and they turn your vision into reality!

One piece of advice that Sydney has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be afraid to speak up! The Moxie Crew loves new ideas and the last thing they want is for you to be dissatisfied with your pictures. It is your senior session after all. So, speak up and don’t be afraid to throw new ideas at them. I know they would love to hear what you think :)”

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

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Sydney!! You are an amazing human and I’m so glad that i was able to capture your senior pictures!! Thanks for being on the Moxie squad!!

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 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.