Meet Emma.

This future Illinois State student was so much fun to work with and each one of her wardrobe looks was AHH-MAZING!  I remember one moment specifically from Emma’s session.  We were in the district when I saw some red bike racks just hanging out in an alley.  I quickly moved two of them together to make for an awesomely unique shot that played well with the look that she had on at that moment.   I love this girl’s personality, style and the fact that she was up for any crazy idea that I threw at her.  I’m so happy to have been a part of her senior year.

Here is a little about what Emma had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I was definitely going for a wide range of different looks including casual things I wear frequently and more dressy outfits such as my junior year homecoming dress. I wanted to choose outfits that I thought best described me and displayed who I am.  I enjoyed every single second of my shoot, it was so easy and I became comfortable so quickly. I have never had professional pictures taken before my senior shoot and I was surprised at how at ease I felt just minutes after starting the shoot. Overall I am still so happy with my shoot even five months later!  I was worried that I would not like the way I looked or regret an outfit later on. I realized shortly after the shoot began that I didn’t need to worry about any of those things! I felt immediately comfortable and I knew my pictures would turn out perfect, and after seeing them for the first time I can confirm that they really are perfect.  My favorite part of my Moxie experience was how Karen took the time to get to know me, and how she made me feel so at ease and comfortable in my own skin. She is such an amazing person and photographer that I am glad to have met during my senior picture experience, she truly is the best part.  When deciding my locations I struggled almost as much as I did with my outfits. The only place I knew I wanted to go was The District in Rock Island. I thought this would be a cool place that would go with some of my more casual outfits. As for the other locations I left it completely up to Karen because I trusted she would pick the best spots for me!  The most memorable moment of my session was when I was about to change into my homecoming dress when I realized that I had brought the wrong one! I was so upset when I realized it and was immediately worried that my dress pictures would be ruined but looking back I am SO glad that accident happened. I am convinced that it was meant to be that way, as my dress pictures are stunning, and I wouldn’t have wanted them any other way.  The process was so fun and easy and Karen is so friendly and funny!  I love Moxie Design because of Karen’s insane skill and way of making girls like me feel confident in ourselves!”

One piece of advice that Emma has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “I would tell other seniors not to worry about getting their pictures taken! I was very nervous about getting in front of a camera because I had never been in that situation before, but it’s not as scary as it looks!”

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

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

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

xoxo,
Karen

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

Meet Megan.

This gorgeous soon to be Pleasant Valley graduate and I met up on an absolutely freezing day in November.  I was so proud of her for not letting the cold weather have an affect on her session – she rocked it like a super model.  What’s super exciting is that one of her photos from this session was featured nationally in Senior Year Magazine!  What could be better than that?  Only one thing – having Megan work with me during the summer months as one of my assistants on photo shoots.  She’s already killing it and I can’t wait to see what magic we will cook up together this summer!
Okay, now on to what Megan had to say about her session with us:

“The look that I was going for during my senior photo shoot was about fashion and style. I wanted the photos to capture my fun personality with various on-location backgrounds while wearing some of my favorite outfits.  My photographer, Karen Bishop, was so fun, professional, inspirational, and amazing to work with during my senior photo session experience! She guided me with every suggested pose, hairstyle, outfits & accessories, and location to bring out the best results. I have recommended her work to my friends and just love sharing my experience with others.  Since I wanted outdoor photos and had made my photo session for early November, I was worried about the weather. The day was a bit cold but I was determined to wear my chosen outfits and rock my photos with confidence. Karen guided me through the entire process with such grace and humor that it helped me get through the chilly photo shoot.  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was being made to feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Karen took the time and used her knowledge to help guide me during the photos to get just the right shot! She has a great sense of humor and really made me feel at ease the whole time.  Since I wanted a fashion style photo shoot, Karen helped choose my locations to be a more downtown/urban feel for the final images. She has such a good eye for seeing the “perfect spot” in something that I would have probably walked right by and not noticed.  he most memorable moment of my session happened when Karen and I were walking down an alley, looked to our right, and saw a beautiful wall of fall colored leaves trailing up it. She immediately had her assistant remove the garbage cans and other trash near that wall to clear out a path for me to stand in for some photos. These turned out to be the most amazing and favorite shots of the session!   The senior experience with Moxie is an opportunity that every senior should consider for their senior photos . Karen’s keen photography skills and ability to have fun during the photo session always leads to beautiful and engaging results in the final photo production. Every pose is done with perfection and she captures her subjects personality with ease.”

What is her advice for seniors that are getting ready to do their senior photo shoot?  “My best advice for seniors getting their photos taken is to relax and believe in the process. Trust in Karen and her unique photography skills to capture unbelievable photos of you. You won’t believe how good she makes you look with each click of the camera!”

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

Thanks for the kind words, Meg!  Now, onto the beautiful images we captured during her session-

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

Meet Emeleigh.  This future University of Iowa Nursing major is such an all american beauty and has a killer smile.  We met up for her session downtown Davenport to capture a downtown vibe, then headed to a park to incorporate some greenery into her images.  We finished off at PV’s football field so that we could capture some photos that focused on both cheer and the University of Iowa.

Here is a little about what this gorgeous girl had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My overall senior session experience was fantastic and personalized.  I felt comfortable, beautiful and confident.  My biggest fear was that I would not look good.  Karen put me at ease by showing me examples of poses and I was able to relax and have fun. I am beyond happy with my photos.  My most memorable moment was having Karen be extra patient while taking pictures of me and my dog Sage.  Karen made the shoot fun, I had a great time!  I love my pictures and would definitely recommend Moxie Design!  I love Moxie because Karen made me feel special.”

One piece of advice that Emeleigh has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Relax, have fun and enjoy your session!”

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

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Lily.  This Geneseo senior is a natural beauty and came alive in front of my camera during her session.  We started at Vanderveer Park and captured some stunning images and then headed across the river to the District and then finished her shoot at the Deere Wiman property.  We had the perfect bit of sun peeking through the trees at the end of the night, making for some gorgeous golden hour shots.

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

“For my shoot I was looking for a natural shoot that captured my personality.  Karen made my senior experience go so smoothly. I went into it very nervous, but Karen broke me out of my shell before I could even blink – I couldn’t have asked for a better session.  I was very nervous that I would be camera shy and all of my bad angles would magically come out at once, but that was the least of my worries once Karen turned on that camera, she made me feel like a bad angle didn’t exist.  My first location was at Vanderveer park. I wanted to use the depth of all of the beautiful sidewalks and scenery there in order to create the most amazing pictures. We then went to Rock island by the river because I wanted to capture the centennial bridge in the background while wearing an Illinois home shirt so I could always have a piece of home with me. Lastly we went to Butterworth Center. All of the scenery there and the beautiful sunset made for an amazing shoot.  If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie Design I would tell them that they should definitely do it. Although the prices may be higher than other competitors, Karen makes every penny worth it and I wouldn’t of had it any other way . I love Moxie Design because they bring out the beauty in everything.”

One piece of advice that Lily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Have as much it with her as possible. You don’t get many opportunities like this and you have to utilize the ones that you have. Senior year is supposed to be about having a blast and Moxie design is definitely a way to have one.”

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, Lily!!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Kennady.  I was so excited to work with this gorgeous Alleman girl and absolutely fell in love with her adorable pup Paisley during her session!!  We had such a fun afternoon and let me tell you, her wardrobe looks were SO on point.  Couple that with her beautiful hair and room brightening smile and her session images turned out absolutely GORGEOUS.

Here is a little about what Kennady had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior experience with Moxie Design was exciting and fun and the day and places for the session were amazing. This session could have never been better.  My big fear was not knowing how act during a photo being taken… The outcome with advice of Karen was easy and made each shot beautiful….I was absolutely excited!  My favorite part of my senior session was how comfortable it was and getting to share it with my family and friend along with Paisley my dog.  Karen was amazing, she not only took breath taking photos but was able to give advice on every detail of the shoot with awesome places to create some of the best pictures very taken that will be etched into memory for the rest of my life.  I love Moxie Design because the pictures were as beautiful as the experience.”

One piece of advice that Kennady has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Check out Moxie Design – it was by word of mouth that lead me here and it was best decision I choose for my senior photos!”

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Collin.  This future St Ambrose baseball player was so much fun to work with!  We had a perfect afternoon to shoot and Collin brought his A game to the photo shoot.  We had so many props to work with, so many different locations and both of his parents (and his sweet pup) came along which made the session more like a party than a senior session.   Collin – I am so excited to see what your future holds!I have to give a huge shout out to his mom, Tracie for introducing me to the fold-able and completely life changing wagon that really made my shoots through the end of the season (and all shoots moving forward) so much easier.

Here is a little about what Collin’s mom Tracie had to say about their experience with Moxie:  “We were looking for an athletic, serious and confident look for Collin’s senior photo shoot.  I was a little worried about a long photo shoot! From my experience of having a son is boys do not like to get their picture taken like girls. From the 1st minute the session started I could tell he relaxed and within no time he was having a lot of fun! Karen really knew how to capture his serious side and made sure that she also captured his great smile! The photos turned out fantastic what a great experience! Such great memories!  Our favorite part was all of the opportunities to find different looks with his shoot and to capture different moods.  The most memorable moment of Collin’s session was how Karen just took over and made my son so confident – and he truly looked like he was enjoying every minute.  If I were to tell my best friend about our experience I would say that it was worth every penny.  I love Moxie Design because of Karen!”

One piece of advice that Tracie has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Prepare your outfits – and bring lots of props even if you don’t use them.”

If she could describe Collin’s overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “fantastic”

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

Karen

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

Meet the absolutely beautiful Grace.  I knew that I was going to love this Rockridge girl after about thirty seconds of having met her.  The day of her senior session was absolutely FREEZING.  Like sleeting and freezing rain for the first two hours of her shoot.
When we met out at Loud Thunder, I got out of the car wearing long johns under my jeans and sporting my heated jacket, complete with hat, gloves and scarf.  Grace was wearing an adorable spring dress and I felt awful the second that she got out of her car because the weather was so terrible.  I led with a “It’s so nice to meet you, if you want to reschedule your session, I am–”  She cut me off and said “Are you okay with me going barefoot?”  Uh… YES!  I knew at that moment that she was ready to work it and let me tell you, she surpassed any expectation that I could have had for the day and absolutely blew me away.  She has the looks of a fashion model, super amazing sports skills and is genuinely one of the greatest and sweetest girls I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.  Since her shoot, she has modeled for me a few times and every time I am blown away by how she can work every angle, every light – she is just a natural born model.  I am so glad that I got to be a part of her senior year, but more than that, I’m so proud to call her a friend.  Can’t wait until our next shoot, my love!!

Here is a little about what Grace had to say about her experience with Moxie:
“My overall senior photo session experiences was absolutely AMAZING! Karen is unbelievably talented in what she does. She made my senior pictures perfect, they turned out better than I could have ever imagined. My pictures were more than I could have ever asked for. I was terrified of not getting the pictures that I wanted. Also, not looking the way I wanted myself to look. However, my pictures turned out picture perfect, literally. Not only did I look amazing, but Karen also made me feel hands down great about myself.  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was the whole thing. The fact that I felt so confident in myself the entire time was so AMAZING. Karen was the a big factor in making me feel that way. I picked Loud Thunder because it was woodsy and outdoorsy, but I didn’t pick the specific locations until I was with Karen. We kind of went by the seat of our pants, and she picked out what would be cute scenery for my pictures. I also picked my family farm as a location and I let Karen pick where to take the pictures for the best results.  The most memorable would have been when Karen asked me if I wanted to do my session that day because it was freezing and raining. I told her that of course I did and then asked her if I had to wear shoes. After that, she told me no and that she loved me!  You have to go to Moxie Design for your senior pictures! I felt like a super model purely because of the person who was taking my pictures. Get a spot now before they are all filled!  I love Moxie Design because it’s run by Karen, and I love her!”

One piece of advice that Grace has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“be yourself and have fun. Karen will do the rest.”

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

Shout out to my hair and makeup friends at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – we love you (and Grace’s makeup did not budge through the two hours of freezing rain!!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet  Sam.
This Bettendorf swimming star was a blast to work with and took one of my favorite photographs representing the Class of 2018 (see our website home page slider).   We accidentally ended up under the I-74 bridge during her shoot, which also turned up some pretty memorable images.  Here is a little about what Sam had to say about her session with Moxie:

“My photo session wasn’t like anything I was expecting, it was way better! Karen went to the extreme to make sure my session was the best I could experience. She made sure that I was comfortable and having a good time. All the ideas she had were unique and creative and I loved every one! I was worried that I wouldn’t know what poses to do and what was right or wrong. But as soon as we started the shoot, Karen was quick to give me some poses to do, and it was so easy! I am grateful that she had go to poses because otherwise I would have felt uncomfortable.  I have so many favorite parts of my senior session, but one of them was when I got to have my makeup and hair done by Haus of Heir. I love how that is a part of the senior experience. I felt confident that this shoot would turn out great, and it did! It’s awesome that Karen has a connection with them, because they do an amazing job.  I really wanted to be in a park setting because I love being outdoors and I love flowers. Karen knew exactly where to go and what I needed to make sure I got what I was looking for.  Karen coming up with craziest, yet amazing ideas for my pictures is definitely one of the best things about my shoot. She also made it easy and personal so I could feel comfortable. She did such an amazing job from providing my favorite snack, to producing the best photos. This is something I will never forget and I thank Karen so much for it all – I felt like a model for the day!  I love Moxie Design because they will do anything to make sure your experience is the best it can be.”

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

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout the to my hair and makeup team at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – we love you!!

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Lauren.
This Alleman senior and future Biomedical Science major was going for a summer vibe for her  pictures and I’d say she knocked it out of the park.  She showed up looking like she had just stepped out of a fashion magazine and each one of her looks was on point.  When her session was over, I spotted some awesome lights in the distance and she was bold enough to stand with me in the middle of the street in between cars coming and going to capture some breathtaking images.

Here is a little about what Lauren had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My overall senior photo session experience was amazing! Karen is one of the sweetest people I have ever met.  I’m a very shy person and usually don’t like having my photo taken so I was worried that I was going to be uncomfortable taking the pictures. After starting the shoot I felt the absolute opposite. Karen really made me feel comfortable and she made it so much fun it didn’t feel like it was just a senior photo shoot.   My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was how comfortable and beautiful Karen made me feel especially after seeing my pictures. Based on the outfits I had chosen, I wanted locations that matched them. My first outfits were floral and bright colors so my first location was a park. Matching the theme of my clothing with the nature of the park. My last outfits were going out type looks so I chose Downtown Davenport as my last location. Karen knew so many great places downtown.  The most memorable part of my session was how much fun I had, the laughs, and how Karen makes such a genuine attempt to really get to really get to know you and make things personal!    If I were to tell my best friend about my experience with Moxie Design I would tell them how much fun it is and how Karen really makes the shoot all about you and what you want your pictures to be like. I would also tell them I would recommend Moxie to anyone! I love Moxie Design because of how beautiful and happy they made me feel about myself.”

One piece of advice that Lauren has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Do not worry at all about being uncomfortable getting your photo taken ! Have fun and make the most out of it.”

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, Lauren!!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Seth.  This Muscatine senior is planning a career in psychology, however, I’m pretty sure that he could  pursue modeling and have a successful career.  I had a blast working with Seth on his soccer shots and let me tell you, he has some serious skills.

Here is a little about what Seth had to say about his session with Moxie:
“I was going for the serious and sophisticated look, with a hint of a goofy and fun side in some of the other photos. I feel like that really reflects how I live my life.  At first, when I showed up I was feeling apprehensive, but with Karen’s inviting personality it made it easy to relax and feel natural. Also, I wasn’t very fond of the idea of getting my photos taken. But, it was a really enjoyable experience and I would honestly do it again.  My favorite part of my senior session was that it didn’t even really feel like a photo shoot.  It was so laid back and chill that it made it easy to go from place to place and from clothing change to clothing change. Everything had a melodic flow to it.  The most memorable moment is when we were doing the first shoot when my dog wasn’t quite cooperating at first. We tried to get her to sit, but she was more worried about the smells in the air. So, laughing about my dog with Karen was an enjoyable and funny ice breaker.  Karen was wonderful.  She has the most outgoing and loving personality.  It made the session really easy going and fun.  Also, her work is phenomenal.  I love Moxie Design because Karen puts you at ease.  She is an awesome photographer!”

One piece of advice that Seth has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be nervous at all. It honestly is a great senior experience and everyone should enjoy every second of it. Especially since the pictures are of you, so just relax and enjoy yourself.”

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

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

Karen

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

Meet the beautiful Abby.
This future Butler University Freshman was so much fun to work with and is one of those girls who has no idea how beautiful she is.  The day we met up was warm and sunny but a tad windy, which can potentially be a problem for a girl with long hair.   These windy lemons turned immediately into lemonade when I saw how it carried Abby’s hair making her look like a supermodel in a music video.  Towards the end of her session, we were walking around downtown and saw that there was a concert on the plaza, which gave us a beautiful backdrop with all of the lights to get a few unique images with some fun lighting in the background.  We had so much fun with Abby and her awesome mom that I was sad to see the session come to an end.

Here is a little about what Abby had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My goal in the shoot was to have a few looks that were my natural, every day look, and another few looks that were more dressy and fun. I wanted to be myself and have fun in the shoot.   The overall experience was unbelievable. I was very anxious going into the shoot and was even anxious for the first frames. However, I began to feel comfortable because Karen really showed that she cared and wanted me to love my photos.  My biggest fear about the photo shoot was that I was not going to look pretty in the photos. The outcome was quite the opposite. I have received so many positive comments about my photos. Karen really boosted my self esteem when she told me that I was a natural in front of the camera. I felt so special and beautiful by the end of the day.   My favorite part of the experience was having so many different locations and outfits so that I could have different types of photos with looks from everyday to a little more dressy.  The most memorable moment of my session was when I saw my first picture during the shoot. I was stunned at how well it turned out. It definitely boosted my self esteem!  It was an amazing experience was amazing and that I felt comfortable by the end of the session (which is very rare for me to feel comfortable). It is really an individualized day and something I will not forget.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel special.”

One piece of advice that Abby has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “You are only going to do this once, so you might as well get high quality photos by a great photographer. ”

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

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Samantha.

This Moline High School senior and future St. Ambrosian was looking for something natural that represented who she is during her senior session.  We started off at a beautiful location at Pinnacle Country Club on a perfect sunny day.  We were able to capture some golf shots of Sam here and then headed to Moline High School where we could focus on her soccer skills.  I knew that Sam’s awesome mom was going to head to Whitey’s so that we could feature her love for ice cream in a few of her images, but what I didn’t know was that she surprised both my assistant and I with a shake at the end of our session – what an amazing treat!!

Here is a little about what Sam had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I loved every minute of the process.  I was worried about not having the shots that I pictured in my head or it wasn’t going to be as great at I thought it would be but Karen went above and beyond what I hoped and dreamed.  I had most of my pictures at Pinnacle Country Club and I wanted that location because my only must haves for my senior pictures were in a field and a bridge which is what Pinnacle had. Then the Moline soccer bowl.  The most memorable part of my session was the feeling that I got when she was taking my pictures – it was wonderful.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made sure that she got to know me and didn’t treat me like just another client but a friend.  Karen made sure I was going to get the senior pictures that I had always wanted!”

One piece of advice that Samantha has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t forget to relax and have fun!”

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Lily.
This adorable Pleasant Valley senior has a smile that can literally light up a room.  We had so much fun during her session especially when we were experimenting on the tennis courts with lighting trying to nail the perfect action shot.  Love this girl and her family!!

Here is a little about what Lily had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I was looking for photos full of sunlight and bright colors. I loved the outcome of the background settings and my smiling photos. My personality reflected these photos wonderfully.   My overall experience was everything I envisioned and more. Karen made me feel like a princess and took her power of photography to the next level. She made my tennis shoot feel as if I was being photographed for a sports magazine. It was one of the best three hours of my life.  My fear going into the shoot was me being awkward. I’m not used to being in front of the camera, or posing for that matter. In reality, the shoot was super fun and memorable. I became more confident with each photo and the results definitely proved that.  My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was working with Karen and her very sweet intern. They made each photo memorable in every location. I loved taking my tennis photos, Karen should consider working for Sports Illustrated with her action shots talent!  The most memorable moment of the session was the changing room tent to-go contraption Karen had. I couldn’t believe how much it actually accommodated everything!  If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie, I would say that she will have the time of her life working with Moxie. She will feel beautiful and important throughout the entire session. Karen is so down to earth and welcoming to all clients.  I love Moxie Design because  of Karen’s talent and kindness.”

One piece of advice that Lily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be afraid to show your beauty! Everyone has something they love about themselves, and if they don’t believe it, Karen will make sure to point out their beauty.”

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Erin.
This PV senior and future Biomedical Sciences major is just as sweet as she is beautiful.  I loved that we were able to incorporate her love and talent of the clarinet into her session and I adored that she was up for whatever crazy idea I threw her way on the day of her session.

Here is a little about what Erin had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I wanted to have a mix of both casual and dressy in the shoot and with locations to match. I went for simple pieces (besides my homecoming dress) and accessorized with my favorite jewelry and shoes. My overall senior experience was amazing!  I was worried going into the shoot because I don’t spend a lot of time in front of the camera. Karen was absolutely incredible and made me feel completely comfortable. She encouraged me to have freedom with posing and locations. I recommend her to everyone who is looking for a photographer!  I was worried that I would be awkward since I don’t spend a lot of time in front of the camera. I ended up having a ton of fun and loved how the shoot turned out!  My favorite part of working with Karen was how much I ended up loving the experience! I’ve never been one who loved getting my picture taken but my time with Moxie Design has given me confidence I didn’t know I had.   As our shoot was wrapping up, it was dark and we had just finished with the KONE building when we saw some festival lights turn on nearby. It wasn’t planned and we were lucky enough to be close enough to get a couple of shots with the lights in the background. They ended up being some of my absolute favorites from the shoot despite the fact that they hadn’t even been in the lineup!   My experience far exceeded the expectations I had for my senior photos. I was totally comfortable being myself in front of Karen and I’m in love with the results!  I  love Moxie Design because my experience was the best I’ve ever had with a photographer.”

One piece of advice that Erin has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Don’t be afraid to put some of your ideas and inspiration into the creative process. These photos are going to be memories of one of the best years of your life so make sure your shoot shows who you truly are. Pick outfits, locations, and poses that represent YOU!”  (Great advice, Erin!!!)

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, Erin !!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Rebekah.
This classic beauty is one of those girls that truly has no idea how stunning she is.  We met up on her birthday for her session and I brought along some confetti poppers to get the day started – and Rebekah embraced the celebration.  This girl is such a natural in front of the camera which made working with her super easy and tons of fun.  One of her images that I posted on social media got picked up nationally, which is always super exciting!

Here is a little about what Rebekah had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My senior experience was amazing! It exceeded my expectations!  My favorite part was how fun and relaxed I felt. I didn’t feel that there was any pressure to take a good photo, because I felt like I could be myself around Karen.  The most memorable part of my session was during my birthday shoot when Karen brought a cupcake with a candle and a confetti gun. I wasn’t expecting that! It was a nice surprise.  I would recommend Moxie Design because Karen actually designs the shoot around who you are and brings out your personality.   I love Moxie Design because Karen took the best pictures of me ever and gave me the best photo session experience I’ve ever had.”

One piece of advice that Rebekah has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t worry about whether you will look good. Just relax and have fun with the whole experience.”

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

Thank you so much for the kind words, Rebekah!  I was so honored to have worked with you on your senior pictures!!  Shout out to my hair and makeup pals at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Nick.
This Geneseo senior was so much fun to work with and even though I don’t think he was thrilled by the idea of getting his senior pictures taken (as is the case with most of my senior guys), I think that we won him over in the end as we had so much fun during his shoot!

Here is a little about what his awesome mom, Amy had to say about his session with Moxie: “Nick and I had a great time! He was going for relaxed feel with no props and his session was an opportunity to let Nick shine.   I think Nick was not comfortable at the thought of posing and being in front of the camera but Karen made him feel comfortable and let him do what was natural for him!  Karen and her crew were very friendly and made Nick feel very comfortable. It truly felt like a modeling shoot and it gave Nick the confidence to be himself and have a little fun with it.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made the shoot comfortable and the pictures are truly amazing!”

One piece of advice that Amy has for future seniors:  “I guess for the senior guys out there – take the time to enjoy this experience as it’s a great way to capture this time of your life.”

If Amy could describe Nick’s overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “enjoyable.”

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Emily.
This drop dead gorgeous girl was so much fun to work with and her images look like they came straight from a high fashion magazine spread.  I always put up a couple of teaser images on social media following a shoot and the first image that I put up of Emily was picked up to be featured nationally within five minutes of posting it – how exciting!  Emily brought her BFF to her reveal session and I have to say that I have never shared so many laughs at a reveal – these girls were absolutely hilarious and had me in stitches.

Here is a little about what Emily had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I loved that Karen made it personal and fun! She really tries to get to know you before the shoot so she can personalize your experience. She also let me bring my dog! Couldn’t ask for a better shoot!  I really just wanted to be outdoors, but didn’t want it to look staged. Karen had some great suggestions for places where we could do just that.  The entire experience was so memorable – from having my hair and makeup done to the different shoot locations to the reveal session. Karen is top notch and creates a unique senior experience!  I was worried that I wouldn’t look good in the photos – but when we went to the reveal – EVERY picture was great – it was so hard to choose between them all!  I love Moxie Design because Karen thinks of everything! She is professional and prepared for anything!”

One piece of advice that Emily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Just have fun with it! Be true to yourself and your style. Karen will make sure the pictures showcase you at your best!”

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

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

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Mikey.
I absolutely loved working with this Alleman senior on his pictures!  Mikey is one of those people that you just naturally enjoy being around.  We laughed during his session about 90% of the time (the other 10% of the time he was changing his clothes).

Here is a little about what his mom Judy had to say about his session with Moxie:
“I really wanted to capture Mikey’s personality in the shots – his love for football, his general loving nature.  This is the second time we used Moxie Design for our children’s senior photos. I can’t even imagine going anywhere else! Karen takes the time to really prep the photo shoot by getting to know the student, and understanding the overall goals of the session. I have never known a photographer who so beautifully captures the essense of the subject.  Karen’s engaging personality which immediately relaxes the student and enables her to get the very best out of the shoot.  Karen was kind enough to squeeze us in after a cancellation in the fall. Mikey really wanted to do it then. We ran to Augustana after his football practice at Alleman, and were blessed with a fabulous early evening. Extra bonus – Mikey will be attending Augie and playing football, so his photos on the field are extra special.  Karen really captures the essence of the subject and the photos are beautiful and perfect every time.”

If Judy were to tell her best friend about Moxie, she would say ” Don’t hesitate! You’ll be in the best hands and your senior photos will be beyond expectation.”

One piece of advice that Judy has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Relax and trust Karen.”  (this makes me smile, Judy)!!

If she could describe Mikey’s overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “fantastic.”

Cheers to your future, Mikey!!

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.