Meet Brenna.  I absolutely loved my time with this natural beauty during her model session.    This future ISU Kinesiology and Athletic Training major is such a breath of fresh air – she is as genuine as they come and has no idea how beautiful she actually is.

Here is a little about what Brenna had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I wanted a session that wasn’t just another ordinary senior picture session. I wanted something that reflected who I am as a person. I wanted to have pictures that were beautifully simple. I love the pictures Karen captured because I am truly happy in them.  I LOVED my senior photo session!! I found confidence that I didn’t know I had, and I think it is because Karen allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and be my true self. She gave suggestions for poses that allowed me to do this, and all of them ended up looking great. She went above and beyond to capture the perfect shot, and I couldn’t be more happy with the results.  I was nervous that I wouldn’t be very outgoing, and my senior pictures would be ordinary. If you get to know me, I’m very outgoing. But until then, I’m very quiet. However, Karen made it so easy and fun, and I felt like I could do whatever I wanted without any judgement. The pictures turned out great because of that.  My favorite part of my Moxie experience is I got to be myself, and I felt comfortable doing it!   I have always imagined my senior pictures would be on my dad’s farm because I learned so much there, and being able to make that dream a reality was truly amazing. I also took a few pictures at the Pitch, which is my high school’s soccer field. Since soccer taught me self discipline, team work, and many other life skills, I definitely wanted to take pictures involving the sport I fell in love with. And finally, I chose Scott County Park because I found so many amazing picture spots while running cross country there.  I loved every moment, but I think my favorite part was when the sun came out of nowhere during the last few minutes of my session. We got some really great shots then, and I felt beautiful.  It was amazing! I felt beautiful and comfortable in my own skin, and I found confidence that I never knew I had. I actually grew as a person after my senior session because I discovered to care less about what others think of me and instead focus on what I think of myself. I don’t know how long it would have taken me to figure that out if it weren’t for the amazing and talented Moxie members.”

One piece of advice that Brenna has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “ALWAYS chose a place that you would feel comfortable with. No matter where you go, your photos will turn out beautiful. However, if you chose somewhere that is fun and comfortable for you, you won’t only look beautiful, but you’ll feel beautiful, too. That’s what Moxie did for me.”

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, Brenna!!

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.