I cannot believe that graduation is just around the corner for this Assumption High School beauty.  I remember her session last fall like it was yesterday!  Max and I had such a great time with Hannah and her parents and we captured some truly amazing images (two of which were featured by national High School Senior Photography publications).  Here is what Hannah had to say about her senior photo session with us:

“I wanted the look for my session to represent who I am. I’m very girly, yet I adore nature so I balanced the two to create my look.  Before my session I was a little nervous. I tend to be a bit reserved when I first meet someone so I was utterly amazed by how comfortable I felt the second I met Karen. The atmosphere during my session was very relaxed and they constantly asked me questions to get to know me better. The Moxie Design team is very professional and they really know what they’re doing.  One piece of advice I would give to seniors getting ready for their session would be to make a Pinterest board to share with Karen. Not only did it help me decide what looks I wanted for my session, but inspired many of the poses, props, and locations.  I brought most of my own accessories, but I really didn’t need to! Karen brought an abundance of assorted hats for me to pick from.  For props I brought my pointe shoes and my bike. I having been dancing since the age of six so incorporating that factor into my session was very important to me. Bringing my bike to my session was inspired by pin I saw on Pinterest and to give it my own flare I added flowers in my basket of my bike.  The most memorable moment of my session was definitely the last shot. It was getting late and the sun was going down, but my mom insisted on taking a picture in front of the fountain in VanderVeer. After Karen took dozens of pictures trying to capture the right angle and light, the last shot turned out absolutely perfect. The next day, I saw it for the first time on Instagram and was completely blown away.  I’ve been telling everyone I know how amazing Moxie Design truly is. My friends routinely ask me to see my pictures on the app on my phone! Karen is absolutely remarkable in all areas of her work and devotes so much of her time on every single picture . You can see how passionate she is from the end results of all of her pictures.”

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. 

I was so excited to meet up with Brittney as she was my first Wisconsin senior to photograph.  This future Southwest Wisconsin Techinical College student is so adorable.  We met up at Scott County Park when there was a huge storm on the horizon.  I was so worried that her session would get rained out, especially since they had quite the drive to get here, but the skies stayed rain free … until about two minutes after we wrapped the session.  Brittney’s session holds so many memories -watching her doing gymnastics in the middle of a two lane highway, me falling into a stream, Brittney getting stung by a wasp and my favorite – watching Brittney walk into a shot at the park looking like a Disney princess in this AHHHHmazing green dress.  Here is what this beautiful girl had to say about her session with us:

“My overall senior photo session experience was outstanding! Karen did an amazing job! She made my senior picture experience super fun! She has an awesome personality that just rubbed off on me!  I was looking for a semi casual look. I brought five outfits and it was plenty! I had one casual outfit, two sundresses, a prom dress, and my gymnastics leotard. I wouldn’t change anything though because my pictures turned out beautiful!  I kept my accessories simple for my shoot because I don’t wear them much on an everyday basis. I brought a necklace and a pair of sunglasses for one of my outfits but otherwise I just wore a simple pair of earrings for every other outfit. Karen did bring me a flower crown and a cute hat to match my other outfits though!  The only props I brought for my session were some of my gymnastics medals. I brought my medals because I have done gymnastics ever since I was a little kid. I wore them in my session to have a memory of my gymnastics career in high school.  I had two memorable moments in my session! The first was when I got stung by a wasp while we were sitting on a train car! Luckily it was on my hand and not anywhere noticeable on my body. The second moment was when Karen tried standing in a pond to get a picture of me by the water. The pond was way deeper than she thought and her boots got stuck in mud! I felt really bad though because she had to walk around with wet pants and socks for the rest of the session.  Karen does an amazing job about making you feel at home and including you in all the decisions about your location and accessories. I would tell them that Moxie Design is different than all the other photographers in our area. I have actually told the juniors in my school about Moxie Design in hopes that they will go there too!”

What is one piece of advice that Brittney had for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“One piece of advice I have for other seniors is to stay relaxed. Just don’t overthink how you are going to look or whether or not your outfits look good. You are beautiful just the way you are!”

If she could describe her overall senior experience in one word, what would it be?
“PHENOMENAL”

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. 

I have to start this post by apologizing for the number of photos of the absolutely beautiful Cameron.  I had the privilege of  working with this beauty on both a summer and fall session and I loved every second of working with her and her amazing parents, Wick and Paula.  When we first met up, it was like reconnecting with old friends – we scored some amazing photos that day and my camera fell in love with Cameron.  At the end of her first session, they were kicking around the idea of booking a second shoot in the fall and I couldn’t have been happier.  On both days, we were blessed with amazing weather, laughs and conversation.  I am so fortunate to have met this family and absolutely adore them!  Here is what Cameron had to say about her sessions with us:

“My overall experience with Moxie was fantastic. In fact my parents and I loved it so much that I did a second fall session and I loved that one also. It’s hard to fully explain what its like going into these photo sessions. At first I was nervous not knowing what to expect. Immediately, that all goes away when you meet Karen. She instantly puts you at ease as she expertly guides through the process. She is full of ideas on where and how to pose to capture the perfect light and condition that brings out the best in her clients. I felt so comfortable with her and believed this was going to be a remarkable experience for me. I was not let down.  I wasn’t exactly sure exactly what look I wanted for my images. I knew I wanted a both urban and nature type settings that were located somewhere different from where I live so I would have something different from my classmates. Karen chose some locations that were perfect and she was able to get some great shots in my opinion. I learned that Karen is always on the lookout for some new place that will provide a great backdrop for the next photo shoot. I brought a variety of hats, scarves, shoes, jewelry and used other props that Karen supplied. It worked well to have an idea of what you want to do with accessories going into the shoot to save a little time but if you are unsure Karen can provide ideas as we did change up some things for my shoot. It’s amazing how an accessory can add that special touch or bring out a certain color that really a photo special.  My biggest fear was being able to relax in front of the camera and in front of people I had never met until the day of the shoot. Karen and her associate, Max, were terrific to be around. They were able to take the edge off my worries and in short order I felt very comfortable around them and was able to open up more.  There were several memorable moments within my sessions but the one thing that was astounding was Karen and Max’s ability to find light when there didn’t appear to be any. Using reflectors, positioning me in the correct location, using auxiliary lighting and specific camera lens provided some striking results that I still am in awe of how they did it. Karen is a master of lighting and that is crucial in her line of work.  You have to use Moxie for your Senior photo shoot! You will have the best time of your life, meet the best people and get the best pictures you could ever imagine.  I not only had fun during the photo session and got great pictures but I also feel that I’ve gained new friends in Karen and Max. They are fantastic people who make you feel so special. Karen has truly found her calling in life by choosing to do this for a living.”

If Cameron could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be?  “One word is not enough but to keep it simple yet hopefully, meaningful I would say it was a “Special” experience. Special in so many ways. The outcome was great, the friendship was great and the memories will last a lifetime. Thank you!”

Seriously, in writing this blog post and reading Cameron’s words, I got goosebumps and teared up more than once.  I absolutely love my job and am blessed to be able to do something that I am so passionate about.  Hearing what Cameron had to say about her experience and how special her experience was with us absolutely made my day.  Shout out to Max for being the most amazing assistant ever and a huge thank you to Cameron for sharing her genuine thoughts for this blog post so that others can hear about what a senior experience with us is all about.

SO excited to see what your future holds, my dear!
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. 

I loved meeting up with Maureen and was so excited for her session from the minute I received her wardrobe images.  I was (and still am) in awe of this adorable black dress with red flower embroidery on it – SOOO gorgeous!
We met up with Maureen at Crow Creek Park and had a ton of fun capturing some different looks (LOVE her black frame glasses).  Since music and the clarinet along with soccer are a big part of her life, we wanted to create some shots to capture that and I absolutely love her final images.  One of my favorite moments from Maureen’s experience happened during her ordering session.  We put together a three photo storyboard that featured her favorite black and white photographs.  I fell in love with it when it came in and ordered a second one, which is currently on display in our gallery room.

Here is a little about what Maureen had to say about her session with us:

“Karen is really great at what she does.  I was looking for a casual and carefree session and my senior experience was a lot of fun!  My biggest fear going into the day was the weather – but what a beautiful day!  We used my clarinet and soccer gear.  I have played the clarinet and participated in soccer for many years.  The most memorable moment of my session was when a branch fell off of a tree and almost hit us!  Karen is really easy to work with  – she is both fun and professional.

If she could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be?  “Fantastic”

Thanks for the kind words, Maureen!  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.

Having worked with McClain’s mom, Stephanie – I was SUPER excited to meet up with the two of them the day of her session.  Both of these ladies are drop dead gorgeous (not to mention hilarious and super fun) and Max and I had a blast during McClain’s shoot.  Last fall, the leaves took FOREVER to turn colors and seemed to just go from green to brown.  We were able to use a friends house for McClain’s session and the leaves were the MOST BEAUTIFUL color of yellow and orange  – definitely some of the best color we saw all season.  Here is what McClain had to say about her session with Moxie:

“It was awesome! At first I was a little nervous to pose for the camera, but after a few shots I felt super comfortable. Overall it was a really cool experience!  I was going for a natural sort of sweet look.  I was nervous that I wouldn’t have any pictures I loved but in the end I love them all!  I wanted pictures with flowers and nature so I took all of my pictures outside at parks. For one of my locations I used my moms friends house because it was fall and most of the leaves around his house had turned to yellow and orange!  The most memorable moment was getting to see a few of the photos throughout the shoot. The whole thing is so much fun.  I love Moxie Design because I got gorgeous pictures and had so much fun!!!”

If McClain were to tell her best friend about her experience with Moxie Design, what would she say?
“I would tell them that they need to get their senior pictures done by Moxie Design!!!! Most of my friends already did though, haha”   – Great Advice, McClain 🙂

Working with Claire and her amazing mom, Dottie was one of my favorite parts of the Class of 2017.  Sometimes when you meet people, there is just an instant connection and that is exactly what happened the first time I met Dottie & Claire at our model meeting over a year ago.  Since then, we have worked together a few times and these two always make me laugh super hard and smile so much that my face hurts when we part ways.  Claire is such a strong and beautiful girl (not to mention a completely AHHHH-MAZING athlete) and I cannot wait to see what her future holds.  Here is a little bit about what she had to say in regards to her senior experience with us:

“I loved my senior session! I had so much fun and got amazing photos! There were no negatives at all.  I was definitely going for a natural and fun look. I wanted something to look like me but also something I felt beautiful in.   I accessorized my session by bringing my championship awards and plaques because they are extremely important to my athletic career and me. That was definitely something I wanted to get photographed.  I was in the woods a lot which was really fun except for the bugs, but I really enjoyed how we used the natural beauty around Iowa to get some really great photos. We also went into Davenport and it was really fun how we used the building and the Figge’s steps for some different and fun pictures!  The most memorable moment from my session was when I had to carefully walk down a huge slope to be able to walk though mud and creek to sit on a rock! I was terrified that I was going to slip and fall and get stuff on my white dress! But it all worked out and only had to get a little dirty!  I would definitely recommend Moxie to anyone! But through getting these photos my family and I gained new friends and were able to get a little more personal in the shoots to make me more comfortable posing in front of a camera.  I love Moxie Design because they are amazing people and extremely talented.”

If Claire could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be? “Amazing”

Cheers to the final weeks of your senior year, beautiful!! 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 Maddie.  Having worked with this gorgeous girl before, I was super pumped for her senior session.  This all American beauty will soon be the face of Moxie Design in our new marketing video, which we filmed during her shoot (SO excited)!

I absolutely love this girl (and her entire family) which made her session seem more like hanging out with old friends than anything else.  Having graduated early, Maddie is already attending the University of Iowa – get it, girl!
Here is what she had to say about her senior session with Moxie:

“Out of all the shoots we did together, this had to be my favorite. Karen is such an outgoing person that I really enjoyed shooting with. She makes every little detail important and expresses her passion for her work so admirably. From the little things like stopping what she’s doing to fix my hair to get the perfect picture, to the big things like telling me how beautiful I look; overall I was very pleased and content with the whole senior experience that Karen perfected.  I knew that she knew exactly what I favored and what I didn’t favor too much. I went into the shoot feeling confident that she had a perfect day coming for us. Overall, Karen picked perfect locations for my shoot that really brought out myself.  My locations were the most random spots (which I know are Karen’s favorite to come across) and they matched my outfits so well. I always knew that Karen loved to have clients stand in the most awkward places, but she always seems to bring out flawless outcomes (aka me walking with bare feet into an abandoned warehouse).  My most memorable moment of my session is how special Karen made me feel the whole time, she gave my self confidence a huge boost. I loved how hard she made me laugh every other minute and how she knew exactly what I wanted from the shoot. I really developed a true relationship with Karen which made it so much easier and better.  Moxie Design, Karen, is the senior photographer you want to shoot your most memorable experience of your senior year. Karen is the sweetest person I’ve ever met and she made every part of my senior experience special. After all the shoots we had together, this one was my favorite because she remembered all of the things I liked and disliked… my favorite side… how to make me laugh, etc. I would highly recommend getting your pictures taken by Moxie because it truly is the bitter sweet part of your senior year and even your high school experiences, the pictures you’ll remember forever, your last official picture of high school and what you’ll look back on. Karen’s photos shows the actual you and who you’ve become.  I love Moxie Design because  Karen’s talent is unbelievably perfect.”

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. 

I’m so excited to publish this blog post because I had such a great time with Mary and her mom Kitty.  Mary is such a beautiful girl and she has such an infectious laugh and smile – which made photographing her an absolute breeze.  We had a blast experimenting with necklaces, hats and high fashion lighting and by the time we were done, I felt like we had all known each other for years.  I cannot wait to see what this future Speech Pathology major’s future holds!  Here is what Mary had to say about her session with us:

“One of the best decisions I could have made was booking with Moxie Design for my senior pictures. Not only did my photos turn out amazing, but Karen and Max were incredibly easy to work with! They put me at ease when i was nervous about how to pose and gave me great direction and insight during our session. It is so important to make sure your photographer is top notch and that is exactly what i got!  I wanted to go with multiple looks for my shoot. I wanted a city feel along with a scenic one like a park.   I didn’t bring along many accessories because i was not sure what would look good. This is where Moxie’s Style Closet helped me out tremendously! They have accessories from hats to many jewelry pieces that I ended up using.  My biggest fear about the photo shoot was that I would feel awkward in front of a stranger but that was not the case at all! Right away Karen welcomed us with open arms and I knew I was in good hands from the very start.  The fact that I do not have a specific favorite moment, because the entire session was amazing, proves how incredible Karen really is! From beginning to end, I truly enjoyed sharing my senior experience with her.  I highly suggest booking Karen for any upcoming photos you want – she’s worth every penny! She is very professional and her team makes you feel like a queen. The photo session was a blast & the pictures were very high quality. Karen knows how to bring out the best in yourself!  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel I was a part of her family.”

What is one piece of advice Mary has for other seniors getting their photos taken?

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. 

I remember Taylor’s session like it was yesterday.  This absolutely stunning Davenport West senior brought some ridiculous beauty to her session.  We chose locations that were a little off of the beaten path and every single one was seemingly perfect for her wardrobe selections.  I remember when her dog Roxy came onto set – I immediately fell in love.  We were in a huge field of yellow flowers and Roxy just kept looking at the camera as if she were a dog actor in Hollywood – so adorable.  I have to apologize for the large number of photos that are included in Taylor’s blog post but my camera absolutely adores her!   Here is what Taylor had to say about her senior session with Moxie:

“My overall experience was amazing. I had never gotten my pictures done professionally before so I was quite nervous! But Karen and her team made me feel so comfortable. It felt like I do this every weekend with them. I was scared we would be awkward and not talk a lot but I found myself laughing every 2 seconds just having a good time. Everyone one who has asked me about moxie I had nothing but good things to say.   For accessorizing, I had my usual pandora rings that I always wear but Karen brought some of her things too! We had fun putting on different scarfs and necklaces just seeing what looked good. They really brought my look together!  We went to this gorgeous park with these beautiful flowers! Then in that same park there was this awesome bridge and some steps that looks like train tracks. It was so cool. Then we went down town with these walls that were all different colors. The wind was my best friend down there! Lastly we went down to this abandoned house with some cool rocks and walls to lean against!  The most memorable moment of my experience was honestly just the small talk. I loved just laughing and having fun throughout the whole experience.  I would refer anyone to get their pictures done with Moxie.”

What is one piece of advice Taylor has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“I know you’re going to be nervous at first but don’t be! Just go with the flow and be yourself!”

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. 

We met up with Alex at Blackhawk State Park and had the perfect afternoon to shoot a fall senior session.  The sunset on that particular day was gorgeous, so we headed down by the Rock River for our final few shots.  Here is what this Assumption senior had to say about his experience with Moxie:

“Karen and Max’s laid back, fun demeanor made me feel comfortable and at ease. The team at Moxie was patient with people like me that didn’t know what I was doing. Karen and Max were helpful throughout the shoot. They have a special talent for bringing out the best in people.  I was going for a casual, laid back senior photo shoot and everything turned out just perfect.  My biggest fear is that my photos would look staged and wouldn’t capture my true personality. However, in the end we had nothing to fear.  The Moxie team’s laid back and fun demeanor put me at ease; I wasn’t really looking forward to senior photos but I ended up having fun with them.  Thank you, Moxie, for your great talent and professionalism.”

What is one piece of advice Alex had for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Relax, have fun with it and be yourself so that everything feels and looks comfortable.”

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

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 Takera.  This absolutely GORGEOUS senior killed her session and we had so much fun working together that even now, I smile just thinking about her shoot.  I can’t say enough about how wonderful Takera is as a person – so genuine and positive and her family is just as wonderful.  This girl is going places and I have a feeling that I’ll get the privilege of saying “I knew her when…”  Here is what Takera had to say about her session with Moxie:

“My session with Moxie was so amazing. I am lost for words on how amazing Karen and Max are. I will never forget my senior picture experience. I got to see how comfortable I am with my body and face. This was one of the funniest and enjoyable moments in my life.  My biggest fear was not having enough poses. Karen gave me great advice.  I used my dog because he is the love of my life. I rescued him from the shelter but he rescued me in life. I also used my bowling ball because of my love of the sport.  The most memorable moment was when I changed behind a car in the alley. Also when Karen and I had to climb through branches and bushes for a beauty shot which became one of my favorite pictures.  Karen is an incredible woman with magic in her camera. Karen truly cares about how you feel and she make sure that you’re having the best time. She goes above and beyond plus has a great sense of humor.”

What is one piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Be open and comfortable to anything. Love your self and your body to be bring out the best results.” – Girl, yes!

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. 

Meeting up with Emma was an absolute blast. This girl is breathtakingly beautiful and looks like she just stepped off of the pages of Vogue.  A few days after her session, I had posted one of my favorite images of her on social media and it got picked up by not one, but two national high school senior publications as a favorite image (that’s never happened before in my four years of shooting)!  Here is what this Geneseo senior had to say about her shoot with us:

“I didn’t know what to expect since I have never taken professional pictures before, but Karen and her assistant made me feel very comfortable and the session was a lot of fun.  I was going for something more casual. I wanted these pictures to be a good reflection of the real me.  My biggest fear was not knowing what to expect, but it turned out to be a great experience.  My first location was at Blackhawk State Park. We decided on this setting because I wanted a causal setting. Here is where we spent most of our time with two outfit changes. My second location was downtown Rock Island as we took a few pictures in my homecoming dress.  I’d have to say that my most memorable moment would probably be when I met Karen. She was just as excited about this as I was and came in with a very positive attitude. She genuinely cared about me, which was why I had such a great experience.  I would recommend the Moxie experience to anybody. I would say that Karen and her assistant made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Although they do thus for hundreds of kids, they made me feel special and helped me come out of my shell.  I love Moxie Design because it was a truly unique experience and not your traditional senior photo session.”

What is one piece of advice Emma has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Be relaxed and enjoy the experience. Have the session reflect the natural you.”

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. 

The day of Adrien’s session was one that I’ll never forget.  We started off at Vanderveer Park and really before we even got started, the a camera man approached us to ask if we would be willing to do the good ole’ traditional “Hello, Quad Cities” to be featured on the evening news.  What a way to kick off a session.  Adrien held the microphone, Max and I piled in on one side and Adrien’s parents were on the other – what a memory!  This future engineering major was looking for a laid back, relaxed senior session and I think we nailed it.  Here is what Adrien had to say about his experience with Moxie:

“I found it to be fun and an experience unlike anything I have ever done. I was a little nervous at first but became more comfortable as the session went on. Karen did a great job of putting me at ease. Her assistant Max was great as well. He even played my favorite songs during the shoot.  I brought 3 different outfits and was happy with that. Karen was great about reviewing my choices beforehand and matching them up to the locations I chose. Looking back at my pictures and how well they turned out, I see how important that was. Being a baseball player, I wanted to incorporate my passion into a couple of shots. I didn’t have my complete uniform, so I took my glove and a bat as props.  There were a couple of really memorable moments during my session – #1 – when we got to our first location, the news was actually there so we ended up doing a spot and ended up on the 6 o’clock news.  Another great moment was at the end of our session when we were downtown. Karen turned around and noticed the most amazing sunset. We made a last minute decision to go up and take a couple of shots. The images turned out to be amazing and were probably my most favorite!  If your looking for truly amazing, unique and truly artistic shots, Moxie should be your choice. You are only a high school senior once in your life! (hopefully, lol).  I love Moxie Design because the entire shoot was fun and I have some amazing images to look back on!”

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique clomifene citrate tablets and the negative effect 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. 

I was super pumped to meet up with Alannah for two reasons – #1  she was my first senior from Elmwood High School in central Illinois and #2 – I had just purchased a new lens and wanted to give it a try.
What happened next was absolute magic.  All of the stars aligned and we captured some pretty epic images that look way more like an editorial spread in a magazine versus a standard senior portrait.  Alannah has the most beautiful skin ever and her wardrobe selections were on point.  Max and I had to much fun with her and her sister and I absolutely love her final photos.  Here is what this future business and finance major had to say about her session with Moxie:

“Going into the shoot I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I had never gotten my pictures taken before so I thought it was going to be serious and I was a little nervous.  My overall senior photo session experience was unforgettable. Karen and Max made it so much fun by always holding a conversation and never having a dull or quiet moment.  I accessorized my outfits by wearing bracelets that Karen had brought. She definitely had an amazing selection of things to choose from.  My biggest fear of the photo shoot was it being boring or awkward. The outcome of that was the total opposite! Karen and Max were always talking and it was a great time!  I used one prop for my session. I used a volleyball and I decided to bring it because I have played volleyball for 7 years so I decided to incorporate it into my pictures since it had been such a huge part of my life.  We went to two different locations – the first one was in a beautiful park that had a lot of great scenery and spots for some awesome pictures. The second location was downtown and it also had a lot of great spots for pictures to be taken. Karen had suggested both of these spots.  The most memorable moment of my session was definitely the positive vibe from it. The whole session I was smiling and laughing and it was just an amazing time. Karen and Max made me feel very comfortable so taking the pictures was a piece of cake.  I love Moxie Design because of how much fun Karen and Max made my senior photo session!”

What is one piece of advice that Alannah had for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“One piece of advice I have for other seniors getting their photos taken is to just relax and have fun.”

If you could describe your overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be?
“Incredible”

Thank you so much for letting Max and I be a part of your senior year – 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. 

The day of Raven’s senior session I was glued to the weather channel pretty much until I left for her shoot.  What was frustrating was that every weather outlet you would go to would tell you something completely different about the forecast.  After seeing that the storms were spotty, we decided to move forward with the session, crossing our fingers for good weather.  We met up and started shooting – not even thirty minutes in, it started sprinkling and then raining, followed by lightening and thunder.  We got out of the rain and kept shooting under a picnic shelter and using a giant umbrella, which gave us the freedom to try a ton of different poses, lighting setups, etc. until the storm passed.  I can’t say enough about how amazing Raven was to work with.  The rain could have easily stopped the shoot, but Raven pushed on, unphased by the storms.  Here is what this beauty had to say about her session with Moxie-

“I loved my senior experience all the way down to the roots (literally) . I loved the rain messing up my hair and trying not to slip or get bitten by mosquitos! Karen just goes with the flow and does amazing work.  In my shoot I was hoping to achieve a classic bohemian look with denim and shades of cream and white.  I was afraid I wouldn’t look beautiful. And I was completely mistaken, I am overjoyed with the outcome of my shoot and it helped me feel more confident.  The only prop I had was I guess my afghan scarf. It had a lot of sentimental meaning after losing a member of my family than brought it home.  I went to Nahant Marsh and it was amazing!! My Mother and Grandmother kept boasting about the location so I just gave it a go. Although mosquitos were out for my life and it was quite humid Karen made everything piece together perfectly. Even when it rained. My most memorable moment was probably when it began to rain but we found a great spot at the Marsh, so Max had to follow me with and umbrella too keep me from getting wet and run away every time Karen snapped a shot.  I love Moxie Design because no matter how you think you look, Karen will make sure you feel beautiful and appreciated all while feeling comfortable with yourself.”

What is one piece of advice Raven has for other seniors getting their photos taken?   “Just relax. You might be doing a funky pose or have a weather forecast change, but it’s okay! Let you bodydo what’s natural and try to smile as much as possible because you will have so much more fun that way.”

Meet Ally.  This Bettendorf senior was so much fun to shoot with!  We started off at her high school and got some wonderful images with a focus on broadcast journalism, which is what Ally will be studying in college.  Ally’s fashion selections were on point from head to toe (I’m still obsessing over her black heels)!!   Here is what this absolutely stunning senior had to say about her session with Moxie:

“I had so much fun with it! I didn’t know if I would be awkward in the photos or not know what to do, but eventually I was so comfortable I was posing on my own and just having fun.   I was worried about looking awkward or ending up with shots I didn’t really like but that ended up not being a problem at all! I loved the outcome and I felt really comfortable once I started taking pictures.  I used some broadcasting equipment because I am interested in studying broadcast journalism in college. I also used my running spikes in a few shots as well because I run track and cross country. Finally, I used my dog for a few pictures because he’s the cutest and it made for a really great photo!  I took photos at Crow Creek park, the stage in my high school, and my basement. Crow Creek park was a good place to be in sunlight and it’s a really pretty area. The park also doubles as my home cross country course, so it served two purposes. The stage at my high school made me feel like I was on TV as a reporter and made for some really great shots behind the curtain.  At one point towards the end of the session, I jokingly made a really sassy pose and immediately laughed. Everyone else loved it, though, and at first I was embarrassed by the photo but now I love it. That’s why I would encourage seniors to try new poses and play around with it; you never know what you’ll like.  It was a really great experience. I’ve always loved looking at other girls’ senior photos and been jealous of all the stunning shots. I’m really excited because now I have my own pictures that I love even more than I thought I would!  I love Moxie Design because I felt really care-free and good about myself during my photo shoot and that’s what I think senior pictures are all about!”

I remember Hema’s session like it was yesterday.  Meeting up with this Rivermont senior was so much fun.  This future fashion merchandising major is one of those people who is super beautiful both inside and out.  Her smile is contagious and she is a  genuinely nice person with such a positive outlook.  She was up for anything that I suggested and the fall colors really made her fashion selections pop.  Here is what Hema had to say about her senior experience with Moxie-

“I had so much fun! It was my first time going through a photo shoot so I felt pretty awkward at first. However, Karen really helped me feel conformable in front of the camera as the session progressed. It was a great experience.  I thought I would end up looking really awkward in the picture but I was proven wrong!  I chose two locations, Downtown Rock Island and  Black Hawk State Park. I wanted to look elegant in my pictures so the majority of them were taken in the park for the dramatic and beautiful backgrounds.  A specific moment I still remember was when I decided to walk up a very steep hill in my four inch tall heels…that was a bad idea. I still remember sitting there laughing while Karen and Max helped me up. She later surprised me with my favorite candy and drink- It was such fun experience!  If you’re looking for a great local photographer, then Karen of Moxie Design is definitely someone you should work with! I had so much fun through the entire process! She is so welcoming, helps you relax and not feel awkward in front of the camera, and walks you through the session when you have no idea what to do. Karen will get a perfect shot no matter what. It is truly amazing, It was a great experience and I seriously recommend her!  I love Moxie Design because they make sure each individual achieves their desired look.”

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.