Annawan – Quad Cities Senior Photographer

So last year I got a lot of calls from mothers of senior boys. Over half of these conversations started out by asking “Do you photograph senior guys?”
My response was always the same “of course I do,” which I thought went without saying. Taking a look at my website after the first few calls, a light bulb went off in my head – I completely understood why I was getting this question so frequently. There may have been a handful of shots incorporating the High School Senior guy, but 90% of the images were featuring senior girls. I get it, the girls are definitely more focused on the fashion aspect of their senior photographs, where as the guys are typically getting their photos done to appease mom & dad. What could we do to get the word out there that Moxie Design wasn’t a studio who shot senior girls exclusively? We decided to make a marketing video showcasing what a session looks like for the senior guy.

Enter Will. Will was a referral from one of my amazing Class of 2016 Moxie girls and I am so thankful that we were able to connect. The day of Will’s session was unseasonably cold, which was odd because fall was warmer than it typically is. The winds were insane (topping out around 50 miles per hour or so weather.com told us) and it was freezing with a capital F. Both Will & his mom Vanessa were troopers through the entire afternoon and Will absolutely rocked his images. The best part about Will’s shoot was that we were able to incorporate places that were special to him, along with one of his main loves & interests – Dirt Bike Racing! We had so much fun that afternoon, and even though I couldn’t feel my fingertips the entire ride home, it was way more than worth it. To see Will’s video, click here: https://themoxiedesign.com/moxie-designs-high-school-experience/

Cheers to your senior year, Will – I know that your future holds great things!

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 Lakin’s session went by so quickly it all seemed like a whirlwind. Where do I even begin? My husband spent the afternoon with us filming a marketing piece showcasing “The Senior Experience,” which ended up being so much fun. We met up with Lakin, her mom Jana and cousin Cobey at Haus of Heir to capture the glam process as it was happening. Within minutes, it was like we were all old friends and the day had begun.

I could have never known before hand what an absolute natural Lakin would be in front of the camera, but wow, it was absolutely amazing. Getting to know Lakin and her family was so much fun and as we traveled from location to location, the photos just kept getting better and better. I was so excited for the last shot because we were going to be using a combination off camera lighting and smoke bombs, looking for an image that would be an epic combination of a senior photo and an editorial shot from the likes of Rolling Stone. Mission: Accomplished.

Happy senior year, Lakin! I’m so glad you were a Moxie girl!

If you want to see her video, check it out:

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.