Meet the beautiful Sydney.  We were so lucky to have Syd as one of our Class of 2018 Moxie models.  The saying “as beautiful on the inside as on the outside” was made for this gorgeous girl.
During her model session, I was so impressed at Sydney’s natural ease in front of the camera and her images turned out absolutely breath taking.  A funny moment that I recall from her session was working with balloons to show that she was part of the Class of 2018 – we all got so many laughs with this because a windy afternoon + number balloons that you want to stay in the same spot = a recipe for disaster.   When Syd booked a fall session, I was super excited to be able to work with her again.  Being in late October, the weather is typically pretty mild and the leaves are gorgeous, perfect for outdoor shooting.  The day of Syd’s session, the windchill was something like 15 degrees and the winds were crazy.  We improvised, found some indoor locations and it was a huge success.

Here is a little about what Sydney had to say about her sessions with Moxie:  “I was going for some casual looks in different areas, but also some looks with my prom dresses! Karen did a great job picking different places for my outfits of choice.  Karen made my senior session so much fun! She made me feel so beautiful by always giving me compliments and saying her signature like “yesssss girl!!!” I’m so happy with how all of my pictures turned out!  I think my biggest fear was if I would look awkward with some poses, but in reality, those pictures turned out to be the best!  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was the confidence I gained through Karen. She is so outgoing and fun and genuine when giving compliments that boost my self esteem!  It was so much fun – everyone should get their pictures done with Moxie! Not only is the session fun, the pictures turn out so good!  Karen not only takes awesome pictures, she becomes a friend.”

One piece of advice that Syd has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be afraid to wear random hats! I used to think I looked awful in hats and those turned out to be some of my favorite pictures .”  – Yes, Syd! Great advice!!

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

I just got an email from Sydney last week that made me so happy –

“Karen, I seriously cannot stop looking at my pictures even though they’re from 2 months ago! I can’t get over how amazing your images turn out and how good I feel about myself in them. I just had to email you because last night I had a dream that I became a famous model and I had you take all of my pictures. I told my mom “I wish I could have Karen take every picture of me ever!” Ahhh you’re amazing! I’ve told everyone I know to get their pictures done by you when they are seniors 🙂

Xoxo,

Sydney”

Thanks for being awesome, Syd!!

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, Sydney!!  I can’t wait to see the wonderful things that 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.