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

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

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

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

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

Karen

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