Meet Lexi.
This Geneseo beauty and I met up early last fall for her photo session downtown Moline. I was stoked because all of her wardrobe choices were amazing and we had picked out some great spots to shoot that would compliment her outfits and the overall look she was going for. If you follow us on Instagram, you already know that we do behind the scenes videos on our story after each shoot. I still get goosebumps thinking back on Lexi’s session because her boyfriend Nick, who I had worked with before, came along on her shoot and they were the absolute sweetest! Nick was helping her with everything, he even helped her change her shoes in an area where she couldn’t sit down without getting her clothes dirty. SO ADORABLE!!!

Here is a little about what Lexi had to say about her session with Moxie:
“It was great!! I felt so comfortable when taking the pictures, and I loved how talkative you and Sam were! There wasn’t a dull moment and I’m so grateful! I wanted a modern and sophisticated look with hints of rustic and a sense of nature. I was amazed with how great the photos turned out! My goal was definitely accomplished, and I love the pictures! My biggest fear was that the pictures wouldn’t look as great as I hoped, but I was wrong! They turned out amazing, and I get so many compliments when I show people! The pictures are STUNNING and I absolutely love them!! My favorite part was being able to partake in such a huge milestone with not only my mom and Nick, but also you and Sam! Everyone was so nice and made me feel great – I couldn’t have asked for a better night! I loved it! I would recommend your work to any upcoming senior! The atmosphere was great and so were the pictures! I had a blast and loved every minute and couldn’t have asked for a better night. I love Moxie Design because Karen really takes the time and effort to learn about what people are hoping for, and it makes for a great shoot!”

One piece of advice that Lexi has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” I would advise to trust you!! There were some poses and shots that I was a little skeptical about, but I was shocked at how good they were when I saw them! You definitely know how to make people look and feel great when they’re posing, and I would recommend to trust the process!” (I LOVE this advice, Lexi!!!)

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

Best of luck in your amazing future, Lexi!!

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 Christin. This stunning Pleasant Valley senior and soon to be Grinnell freshman was an absolute blast to work with. I had worked with her sister, Emma a few years back, so I already knew we would have fun, but Christin surpassed any expectation of awesomeness that we had and her three hour session absolutely flew by. Because I already knew Christin’s family, I suggested some locations that I wouldn’t typically, as they were a bit off the beaten path, but they rolled with all of the punches and I was so excited that Christin was up for anything. Will you climb these stairs? Will you sit (along the side of a busy road) in this semi shady flower field? Will you get into this metal statue? Always, Christin would respond with “sure” or “of course,” which makes my job so much fun. I could go on and on about how much I love Christin and her entire family, but there are so many beautiful photos of her that I should cut this short so you can get to seeing them!

Here is a little about what Christin had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior photo experience was amazing!! I was really nervous going into it to be in front of the camera, but Karen made it so easy. She made me feel confident and relaxed. I loved every minute of my session and I wish I could do it all again!! I wanted to create a look that was really fitting to my personal style. I feel I was able to capture my usual look and Haus of Hair did an amazing job doing my make up while still making me look like myself. I was worried about being uncomfortable in front of the camera and being too stiff, not knowing how to pose and looking awkward. Karen helped me forget about all these worries and my photos ended up being exactly how I wanted them to be. My favorite part was laughing and joking around with Karen, her assistant, and my family. We all had a great time telling stories having fun. I loved the locations that Karen chose for my shoot. I wouldn’t expect the locations to turn out as beautifully as they did because of the part of town we were in, but she was able to find such beautiful locations for my pictures. My favorite location was in front of a yellow door in a remote location. The most memorable moment of my session was walking across uneven ground and up a hill to get to a flower patch in front of a factory building. We took the pictures as cars were flying by on the road next to us. It was amazing that Karen was able to find such a beautiful location! I will always remember my experience with Moxie. I had so much fun getting my hair and makeup done as part of the package. Moxie made me feel special all day and helped me feel beautiful. I love Moxie Design because their photos are absolutely beautiful!!

One piece of advice that Christin has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “I would recommend all seniors to go to Moxie Design to get their photos done. I would also recommend trying to find someone who will make the shoot fun for you, and Karen will absolutely do that.”

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

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, Christin!

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 Madison. This gorgeous Riverdale senior was a part of our Class of 2020 Moxie model team and is one of the sweetest souls 💗 We met up for her senior session on a day where it was overcast (which is my favorite) but then it started raining a bit. To get out of the rain, we went into a small alley that had an overhang so that her hair wouldn’t get wet and I challenged myself to take a photo in this space that was crammed with ten to twelve garbage cans and recycling bins. We were really just stalling to see if the rain would pass (which it did) but I wanted to challenge myself to capture something awesome. That particular image that we captured is one of my favorite shots of Madison’s entire session! This girl is amazingly genuine, absolutely gorgeous (check out her amazing blue eyes!!) and a killer softball player.

Here is a little about what Madison had to say about her session with Moxie: “Overall my experience with my Moxie senior shoot was honestly one of the best experiences and one I will never forget. I had so much fun that day from getting my hair and make-up done, all the outfit/location changes and the many MANY laughs. The look I was going for was totally casual. I knew I wanted to be in clothes that I was comfortable and felt like myself in. My favorite part about my experience was probably the reveal. Seeing all my images on the big screen for the first time was amazing. I couldn’t believe how great they all turned out. Based on the outfits that I choose, Karen was able to match me up with the perfect locations. Ending the shoot at the softball field was the perfect way to end my session. My biggest fear was that I wasn’t going to be able to relax and I was going to look the same in all my pictures. Karen has a way of making you feel instantly comfortable and putting you at complete ease. Going with Moxie Design is the way to go. You get to work with an amazing photographer who makes sure you have the most memorable experience. I love Moxie Design because I was given an experience I will never forget. I got to work with an amazing photographer and have gorgeous pictures that will last a lifetime. “

One piece of advice that Madison has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “My advice to other seniors is to try new things and trust the photographer. What you may think feels awkward and weird actually turns out amazing.”

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

Thank you for representing Moxie this past year, Madison!! We love you!
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. 

Meeting up with Sydney last fall was such a wonderful experience. We had a wonderful fall day and her wardrobe selections were out of this world. I was so excited that we got permission to shoot inside of the Music Guild – what an amazing location, especially since it is near and dear to Sydney’s heart. I loved that her wonderful family came along for the session – it made it such a special afternoon. This girl is SUCH A NATURAL in front of the camera – she photographs like she has been on the runways of Paris and Milan for years, and she is one of the sweetest girls on Earth. So thankful that we were able to be a part of her senior year!!

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had such a fun time during my session, and it was even better than I could have imagined it. Karen was kind, funny, and encouraging throughout the entire shoot, and the pictures turned out beautiful!
I wanted a blend of both casual and dressy looks, but I also wanted each look to still remain true to my personal style; I didn’t want to look like a different person in my shoot. I hadn’t had any experience with modeling so I was worried about picking poses and having variety in my photos. Luckily, Karen had come prepared with plenty of ideas and often asked me if I was willing to try certain poses that she thought would produce a cool shot and then guided me through it. I loved just the overall comfort and ease of the whole experience. It was fun to be a model for a few hours working with such genuine, fun people. Towards the beginning of my session, Karen wanted to get a shot on the stage where I was singing into a mic and had a spotlight illuminating me from behind. However, I had a hard time making it look realistic without actually singing so Karen requested that I sing something from the musical I was currently in. It was in that moment–belting showtunes while Karen snapped photos–that I truly relaxed and just lived in every moment of the rest of my shoot. Working with Moxie is such a fun experience. You will work with some of the kindest people who will make you look and feel beautiful during every moment of your session. I love Moxie Design because the session was fun, the photos are gorgeous, and the experience is unforgettable.”

One piece of advice that Sydney has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Leave any worries you have behind. Remember, Karen and her assistant are professionals, and they will produce gorgeous photos for you. Just relax and enjoy every moment because it will be over before you know it.”

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

Congratulations on your graduation, gorgeous girl!! 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 Lane. This Riverdale graduate and I met up earlier this spring for his senior session. I absolutely loved my time with Lane and his awesome family – we were literally laughing from the minute we met until the last photo was taken. I was totally stoked that he wanted to incorporate his love of music into his images by bringing along two of his guitars and those photos are some of my faves from his shoot. Here is a little bit about what Lane and his family had to say about his session with Moxie:

“Our experience was perfect, we could not have been more pleased with the shoot itself or with the results. Karen and Matt are so gifted in creating the perfect, personalized shots, we love ALL of the photos! It was a wonderful experience that will always be a special memory for all of us.  We were looking for a casual / little bit country, little bit rock and roll look for Lane’s shoot because that is his personality. He is very laid back but loves to crank out the rock music on his guitars!  Our biggest fear was that Lane might not smile…he does not often. You would never know from looking at the photos Karen took that he is not one to smile much. Lane had such a great time laughing and chatting, he was so comfortable & at ease with Karen & Matt and it definitely shows from his smiles in the photos.  We cant pick a favorite part of the session because it was all great, just a wonderful experience all the way around, great people & great talent.  If you want to get the absolute best senior pictures, then look no further. Karen goes above and beyond and takes such pride in her work and it shows in every aspect.  I love Moxie Design because the dedication to the perfect senior picture is abundantly clear from start to finish.”

One piece of advice that they have for seniors getting their photos taken? ”
Have fun and be yourself, incorporate what you love and go to Moxie!”

If they could describe their overall experience with us it would be “AMAZING”

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. 

Last fall, Cassidy was my last shoot of the season and talk about going out with a bang! This girl showed up ready to WWWEEERRRKKKKK it. It was a chilly October afternoon, which was absolutely perfect for all of Cassidy’s wardrobe looks. We spent the day laughing together all the while capturing some awesome photos. I have to brag on Cassidy a bit in that every image of her that I have put up on social media has been featured nationally. I mean, does it get more amazing than that?

Here is a little about what Cassidy had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had SOOO much fun during my session with Karen. I would highly recommend her to do your senior photos, she makes you feel like what your doing natural and easy. I wish I could have the opportunity to shoot with her again! It was SOO MUCH FUN! My biggest fear going into my session was that it was just totally be awkward the entire time! It actually turned out the opposite!  My favorite part of the session was being able to shoot in all the different locations and being able to talk to Karen and feeling so comfortable with her and Max! I love Moxie Design because everyone is so nice and caring who works with Karen and the overall experience was absolutely amazing! I would totally tell anyone that they should look into Moxie – It was so much fun to work with Karen and her team.  ”

One piece of advice that Cassidy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” Just be natural and don’t be scared going into the shoot because there is absolutely nothing to be scared of!”

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

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, Cassidy!!

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 Kayla. This absolutely gorgeous girl was SO. MUCH. FUN. to shoot with! We met up on a day that was less than desirable weather wise – constant rain and ridiculous winds were in full effect. I can’t even tell you how proud I am of Kayla for working through the weather and absolutely rocking her session like a supermodel. We have been honored to have multiple images from Kayla’s session featured on a national level! We were able to finish our outdoor photos within a minute of a hurricane type storm rolling in – I don’t know that I’ve ever seen rain quite like this before in the midwest – it was CRAZY!

Here is a little about what Kayla had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I had an amazing time with an amazing photographer. Karen made me feel like a true model and allowed me to express myself throughout my whole shoot. I was going for a very colorful look with lots of different flowers and trees. I wanted the background to be really pretty. I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t like the pictures because I am so picky, but Karen worked with my style and I loved them!  My favorite part of my experience was running from the rain all night. We had to run through pouring rain at the end, but we never stopped laughing and the pictures were well worth it.  The most memorable moment of my session was when we took a really good photo right after it stopped raining and Karen showed me the picture and I actually said I liked it. I was surprised because I’m usually very hard on myself and I was actually happy with the outcome which gave me confidence for the rest of the photo shoot.  I would tell anyone that they should definitely take their senior photos with Moxie Design! It is a fun experience that I will always remember and I will always have amazing pictures to look back on. I love Moxie Design because Karen is so sweet and very good at her job.”

One piece of advice that Kayla has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “I would advise seniors to get out of their comfort zone and have fun with their session! Also, be confident because everyone is beautiful and Moxie Design helps seniors to look great in their photos.”

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

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

Meet Sam.
This beautiful soon to be Moline High School graduate and I met up last fall for her senior session. I will never forget that day – it was cold and super windy (see photo below for proof of how windy it actually was) and Sam showed up looking like an absolute supermodel. During a day where the weather could have ended the session before it began, Sam took the opposite approach and said “Let’s do this!” and I absolutely love that about her. Fast forward six months and a couple twists of fate later and this awesome girl is now my full time photo assistant. I can’t say enough about what an amazing person she is and I am super lucky to call her my teammate and friend! We may even have a little editorial project in the works where you will get to see her in front of the camera again soon. Stay tuned…

Here is a little about what Sam had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior photo session experience was great! It was super laid back and easy going. I was super worried about posing and pretty much how to act around Karen and Sydney but they both worked with posing me and I was able to be myself so it was super fun!  My  favorite part of the session was getting to know different techniques and shooting ideas! Also, getting to know Karen and Sydney was an amazing situation!  We started at Prospect Park, mainly because my mom wanted some fall leaves and park settings. I did two looks at the park and the pictures from each turned out great! After the park, we drove downtown Moline and shot around some old brick buildings for a more urban and edgy look. Finally, we finished at the WIU Quad Cities campus and walked around and got some very fun shots!  As great as the session itself was, I would have to say that the most memorable moment was near the end when Karen fell down some stairs and broke her nose. That was kind of terrifying!  Overall, my senior session was one of the best experiences I have ever been a part of with one of the most laid back and open minded photographers in the Quad Cities!  I love Moxie Design because they make your dreams become a reality!”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t ever get scared about your outfits, weather, posing, etc. Karen will make sure you feel comfortable and beautiful in everything you choose! Make the most out of everything and you will have a great time!”

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

If you are wondering if I actually broke my nose during Sam’s session, it is absolutely true. If you know me whatsoever, you know that I am one of the most accident prone, uncoordinated people in history. After I fell down the steps and collected myself, we continued shooting because the sunset colors were unbelievable. 🙂

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

Cheers to your upcoming graduation and super bright future, Sam!! So excited to have you as an official part of the Moxie family!!

xoxo,

Karen

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

Meet Kassidy.
This gorgeous Bettendorf senior was so much fun to work with and was up for any crazy idea that I would throw her way. We started out at a park setting with her adorable pup and then made our way downtown for some urban and modern photos. The one thing that I will never forget about Kassidy’s session was when she put on her yellow dress – the last look of the day. She looked absolutely gorgeous and then nailed every action or pose like a supermodel. She runway walked, she danced in the street – and one of the images we captured during her shoot has been nationally featured multiple times. Get it, girl!!

Here is a little about what Kassidy had to say about her session with Moxie: “My overall senior photo session experience was perfect! Karen made me feel so comfortable, her assistant, Max, definitely made my session more fun! I brought my dog to the shoot and even though he would not sit still Karen still managed to capture the most adorable photos! Karen will go anywhere to capture a great photo and when she finds a pose she likes she will take endless pictures of you to make sure it’s perfect. It’s safe to say that my session was nothing short of fabulous! My biggest feat about the photoshoot was that I would look awkward in the photos, but Karen did an amazing job of making everything look and feel natural. I honestly cannot pick a favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience because Karen made everything fantastic! The most memorable moment of my session was probably dancing in the middle of the street. I was a little awkward at first, but Karen’s assistant started dancing with me and made it fun! We had many people staring at us, but the picture turned out great! My experience with Moxie was an absolute blast! Karen and her assistant, Max made the photoshoot SO fun, and Karen definitely made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session!  Karen was so helpful when it came to outfit choices, she made me feel comfortable during my shoot, and my photos turned out AMAZING!”

One piece of advice that Kassidy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Advice that I have for other seniors getting your senior photos taken is to have fun throughout you shoot because the pictures will turn out better and it makes the overall session fun!”

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

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

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 Sydney. This beautiful Alleman Senior and future University of Tampa student was so fun to work with! We had a warm summer day to shoot Sydney’s session and I’ll never forget a moment toward the end of her session. We had just finished up our volleyball images at the Alleman gym and went to go across the street for one final outdoor look – but it was absolutely pouring outside. We managed to find an indoor location to finish up her session and when we came outside the skies were clear and we were able to capture some really cool night images.

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her session with Moxie: “My senior session with Moxie was great! I loved my photos, especially my volleyball ones! I wanted my volleyball photos to be “fierce” and my other pictures to be classy and happy! My favorite part of the session was going from location to location and changing outfits. It was just a fun experience! I would say that my most memorable moment of the shoot was going to my high school and taking my volleyball pictures. It was very surreal… “I’m finally a senior” moment! Karen and Sydney made me feel so beautiful. I was nervous about my shoot, but they were so encouraging and I felt comfortable very quickly!”

One piece of advice that Sydney has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t worry and just let go and have fun. When you have fun, you’re truly happy and your photos will turn out better!”

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

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

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 beautiful Riley. This Geneseo senior (and future Elementary Education teacher) and I met up on a warm day last August. I love shooting at locations that are off of the beaten photography path and we were able to check Quad City International Airport off of my bucket list. We were able to get TSA approval to shoot in and around the airport for an hour, which made Riley’s shoot truly one of a kind. Because we were looking for a second location that was close to the airport, we ended up shooting in the back of Trinity’s Moline campus around their pond, which ended up as a perfect backdrop.

Here is a little about what this gorgeous girl had to say about her session with Moxie: “It was an incredible experience! From the first location to the next Karen’s ability to make me feel so in a near perfect element was more than I could ask for! The atmosphere during the extent of this shoot was absolutely amazing! My favorite part was being able to use such random locations such as the airport and the gardens at the hospital because who knew that Karen could make those locations into something beyond extraordinary.  There wasn’t just one memorable part of my senior experience, the whole day was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Choose Moxie!! Karen will make you feel like a Rockstar during the shoot! Karen makes your whole experience is wonderful! The moment you meet her, she will immediately make you feel so comfortable!” 

One piece of advice that Riley has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Relax! Your portraits will turn out great with Karen behind the lens.”

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

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, Riley!!

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 Alex.
This Pleasant Valley senior was SO. MUCH. FUN. to work with – I can still remember his shoot like it was yesterday. It was an abnormally hot day in Iowa, but we had an absolute blast. Syd and I got to hear some amazing vocal skills from Alex (I mean, listening to live Opera vocal stylings isn’t a norm, but was a huge perk for this afternoon). I remember getting goosebumps listening to Alex sing and I seriously think he is going to take the world by storm with his God given singing ability. In addition to being musically talented and uber handsome, Alex had Syd and I laughing for basically his entire session. Not just a casual chuckle here and there, but tear forming laughs that made our sides ache. I also have to give him a shout out to Alex because I was obsessing over his Whitney tshirt!! I love when my job brings me to meet fantastic seniors and their parents and Alex and his mom are a wonderful example of that.

Here is a little about what Alex had to say about his session with Moxie: “My senior shoot was incredible. I felt amazing during the session, and as someone who doesn’t have the best self-esteem, it was such a great feeling to feel confident in myself. I wanted something a little different. My pride pictures were some of my favorites (you can tell in my facial expressions haha) and I was so happy that they turned out so well! Karen and her assistant were so very great at helping me relax, which was one of my biggest worries. I felt so at ease during my session, which allowed me to take the best pictures I could. The most memorable part of the session were the jokes we shared, mostly, which added to the feeling of relaxation that I felt during the session. We hadn’t been shooting for more than five minutes and I already felt as though we’d known each other for several years. Karen is so good at what she does! Not only does she take excellent pictures, but she is a great person and helped me feel comfortable during my session and she is a fantastic human being.

One piece of advice that Alex has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t be afraid to showcase what makes you who you are in your senior pictures. I walked into my photoshoot with the idea of doing a pride theme with a bit of apprehension, but I’m so happy with how they turned out.”

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

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

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 Macy.
We met up with this Pleasant Valley senior on a warm summer afternoon and I felt like we were working with a supermodel. In addition to being absolutely gorgeous, Macy is one of those girls that you just naturally enjoy being around. Syd and I shared a lot of laughs with her and her Grandma Bev (shout out to Grandma Bev for being SUPER AWESOME too)!!

Here is a little about what Macy had to say about her shoot with us:
“My overall senior photo session experience was like nothing I have ever experienced! It was so much fun, I never wanted it to end! I was looking for something natural, nothing unusual that I wouldn’t normally do. I also knew I wanted pictures doing my favorite activity, playing basketball. My favorite part of the afternoon would have to be the smiles, the laughs, the incredible way that Karen and Sydney made me feel like the most beautiful, special young lady in the world. Karen is an amazing photographer who made it really fun. She is really helpful and knew what to say and do to make me comfortable. I love Moxie Design because Karen is so nice. It was such an overall fun experience.”

One piece of advice that Macy has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Have fun with it! Don’t take it too seriously.”

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

Cheers to the second half of your senior year, Macy!!

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.
I don’t even know where to begin in talking about this Pleasant Valley beauty. I love this girl (and her amazing mom)! The day of Lauren’s session was rainy on and off but we decided that we would try to forge ahead when we got a break in the clouds while she was getting her hair and makeup done. When I showed up to meet her, it started pouring again, so we averted and found an indoor location to start her session. Did Lauren let this get her down? Not for even one second. When we ventured outdoors, it literally rained on and off for her entire shoot. We used umbrellas, reflectors as a shelter from the storm and shot in locations that we typically wouldn’t have based on the weather. The result? Some of my favorite images from the entire year. I love the fact that Lauren is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside and that her beautiful smile never left her face (except when she was giving me her supermodel fierce look).

Here is a little about what Lauren had to say about her session with Moxie: “Many of my friends had taken their senior pictures with Karen, and had nothing but positive things to say about working with her. To say my standards were high is an understatement, but to say she exceeded them is an even bigger understatement. It was storming outside while I was getting my hair and makeup done so I was so nervous. When Karen arrived at Haus of Heir she made sure to tell me everything would work out and if we had to reschedule it would be no problem. Once we started taking pictures and talking with Karen and Sydney I had so much fun. Her and Sydney both gave only positive vibes. They are both so helpful in making sure you are comfortable in front of the camera and picking poses that represent your personality.  I don’t have the girliest personality so I was really worried that I was going to be out of my element while in make up and in front of the camera. From the beginning, the stylists at Haus of Heir pumped me up and made me excited for the shoot. They were more than willing to work with the fact that I wasn’t comfortable wearing make up. It was obvious they wanted me to be 100% happy with how I looked. Karen and Syd teamed up with the Haus of Heir staff ensures confidence levels that are through the roof even if you are totally out of your element.  My favorite part was whenever Karen would say “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes”, “OMG so gorgeous girl”, or “ohh, yes girl!” Karen makes you feel so confident in front of the camera and hearing her compliments always put an even bigger smile on my face. Thus, these comments led to MANY favorite parts of the shoot. 
I was in a boot when I was taking senior pictures, but we obviously didn’t want a boot in the pictures. However, I could barely walk on my foot, let alone with heels on. I was constantly tripping over something and holding onto Karen, Syd or my mom. Once we got to the pool, I wanted a picture jumping into the water, which is an extremely hard shot to time perfectly. I ended up having to jump into the water over and over on one foot and everyone was just laughing at me. It was so funny and felt like I was goofing off with my best friends.  If I were telling my best friend about Moxie, I would say that you have to do it. Not only is it one of my favorite senior year memories, but Karen is the best person for the job. My mom and I actually got tears in our eyes during the slideshow reveal because we were amazed with her work. Then I cried once we were in the car because I wasn’t going to get to see Karen again. Getting your senior pictures taken by the Moxie Design is worth it just to get to hang out with Karen for the night. I love Moxie Design because Karen and her staff are genuine, kind, and the best in the business. 

One piece of advice that Lauren has for other seniors getting their photos taken? ” I would say choose outfits and locations that reflect your personality. No matter what you choose, Karen’s ideas and talent will make it look amazing, and you will be much more comfortable and confident while shooting.”

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

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my 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, Lauren. You are awesome!!

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.