Working with Claire and her amazing mom, Dottie was one of my favorite parts of the Class of 2017.  Sometimes when you meet people, there is just an instant connection and that is exactly what happened the first time I met Dottie & Claire at our model meeting over a year ago.  Since then, we have worked together a few times and these two always make me laugh super hard and smile so much that my face hurts when we part ways.  Claire is such a strong and beautiful girl (not to mention a completely AHHHH-MAZING athlete) and I cannot wait to see what her future holds.  Here is a little bit about what she had to say in regards to her senior experience with us:

“I loved my senior session! I had so much fun and got amazing photos! There were no negatives at all.  I was definitely going for a natural and fun look. I wanted something to look like me but also something I felt beautiful in.   I accessorized my session by bringing my championship awards and plaques because they are extremely important to my athletic career and me. That was definitely something I wanted to get photographed.  I was in the woods a lot which was really fun except for the bugs, but I really enjoyed how we used the natural beauty around Iowa to get some really great photos. We also went into Davenport and it was really fun how we used the building and the Figge’s steps for some different and fun pictures!  The most memorable moment from my session was when I had to carefully walk down a huge slope to be able to walk though mud and creek to sit on a rock! I was terrified that I was going to slip and fall and get stuff on my white dress! But it all worked out and only had to get a little dirty!  I would definitely recommend Moxie to anyone! But through getting these photos my family and I gained new friends and were able to get a little more personal in the shoots to make me more comfortable posing in front of a camera.  I love Moxie Design because they are amazing people and extremely talented.”

If Claire could describe her overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be? “Amazing”

Cheers to the final weeks of your senior year, beautiful!! 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 Maddie.  Having worked with this gorgeous girl before, I was super pumped for her senior session.  This all American beauty will soon be the face of Moxie Design in our new marketing video, which we filmed during her shoot (SO excited)!

I absolutely love this girl (and her entire family) which made her session seem more like hanging out with old friends than anything else.  Having graduated early, Maddie is already attending the University of Iowa – get it, girl!
Here is what she had to say about her senior session with Moxie:

“Out of all the shoots we did together, this had to be my favorite. Karen is such an outgoing person that I really enjoyed shooting with. She makes every little detail important and expresses her passion for her work so admirably. From the little things like stopping what she’s doing to fix my hair to get the perfect picture, to the big things like telling me how beautiful I look; overall I was very pleased and content with the whole senior experience that Karen perfected.  I knew that she knew exactly what I favored and what I didn’t favor too much. I went into the shoot feeling confident that she had a perfect day coming for us. Overall, Karen picked perfect locations for my shoot that really brought out myself.  My locations were the most random spots (which I know are Karen’s favorite to come across) and they matched my outfits so well. I always knew that Karen loved to have clients stand in the most awkward places, but she always seems to bring out flawless outcomes (aka me walking with bare feet into an abandoned warehouse).  My most memorable moment of my session is how special Karen made me feel the whole time, she gave my self confidence a huge boost. I loved how hard she made me laugh every other minute and how she knew exactly what I wanted from the shoot. I really developed a true relationship with Karen which made it so much easier and better.  Moxie Design, Karen, is the senior photographer you want to shoot your most memorable experience of your senior year. Karen is the sweetest person I’ve ever met and she made every part of my senior experience special. After all the shoots we had together, this one was my favorite because she remembered all of the things I liked and disliked… my favorite side… how to make me laugh, etc. I would highly recommend getting your pictures taken by Moxie because it truly is the bitter sweet part of your senior year and even your high school experiences, the pictures you’ll remember forever, your last official picture of high school and what you’ll look back on. Karen’s photos shows the actual you and who you’ve become.  I love Moxie Design because  Karen’s talent is unbelievably perfect.”

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. 

I’m so excited to publish this blog post because I had such a great time with Mary and her mom Kitty.  Mary is such a beautiful girl and she has such an infectious laugh and smile – which made photographing her an absolute breeze.  We had a blast experimenting with necklaces, hats and high fashion lighting and by the time we were done, I felt like we had all known each other for years.  I cannot wait to see what this future Speech Pathology major’s future holds!  Here is what Mary had to say about her session with us:

“One of the best decisions I could have made was booking with Moxie Design for my senior pictures. Not only did my photos turn out amazing, but Karen and Max were incredibly easy to work with! They put me at ease when i was nervous about how to pose and gave me great direction and insight during our session. It is so important to make sure your photographer is top notch and that is exactly what i got!  I wanted to go with multiple looks for my shoot. I wanted a city feel along with a scenic one like a park.   I didn’t bring along many accessories because i was not sure what would look good. This is where Moxie’s Style Closet helped me out tremendously! They have accessories from hats to many jewelry pieces that I ended up using.  My biggest fear about the photo shoot was that I would feel awkward in front of a stranger but that was not the case at all! Right away Karen welcomed us with open arms and I knew I was in good hands from the very start.  The fact that I do not have a specific favorite moment, because the entire session was amazing, proves how incredible Karen really is! From beginning to end, I truly enjoyed sharing my senior experience with her.  I highly suggest booking Karen for any upcoming photos you want – she’s worth every penny! She is very professional and her team makes you feel like a queen. The photo session was a blast & the pictures were very high quality. Karen knows how to bring out the best in yourself!  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel I was a part of her family.”

What is one piece of advice Mary has for other seniors getting their photos taken?

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. 

I remember Taylor’s session like it was yesterday.  This absolutely stunning Davenport West senior brought some ridiculous beauty to her session.  We chose locations that were a little off of the beaten path and every single one was seemingly perfect for her wardrobe selections.  I remember when her dog Roxy came onto set – I immediately fell in love.  We were in a huge field of yellow flowers and Roxy just kept looking at the camera as if she were a dog actor in Hollywood – so adorable.  I have to apologize for the large number of photos that are included in Taylor’s blog post but my camera absolutely adores her!   Here is what Taylor had to say about her senior session with Moxie:

“My overall experience was amazing. I had never gotten my pictures done professionally before so I was quite nervous! But Karen and her team made me feel so comfortable. It felt like I do this every weekend with them. I was scared we would be awkward and not talk a lot but I found myself laughing every 2 seconds just having a good time. Everyone one who has asked me about moxie I had nothing but good things to say.   For accessorizing, I had my usual pandora rings that I always wear but Karen brought some of her things too! We had fun putting on different scarfs and necklaces just seeing what looked good. They really brought my look together!  We went to this gorgeous park with these beautiful flowers! Then in that same park there was this awesome bridge and some steps that looks like train tracks. It was so cool. Then we went down town with these walls that were all different colors. The wind was my best friend down there! Lastly we went down to this abandoned house with some cool rocks and walls to lean against!  The most memorable moment of my experience was honestly just the small talk. I loved just laughing and having fun throughout the whole experience.  I would refer anyone to get their pictures done with Moxie.”

What is one piece of advice Taylor has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“I know you’re going to be nervous at first but don’t be! Just go with the flow and be yourself!”

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. 

We met up with Alex at Blackhawk State Park and had the perfect afternoon to shoot a fall senior session.  The sunset on that particular day was gorgeous, so we headed down by the Rock River for our final few shots.  Here is what this Assumption senior had to say about his experience with Moxie:

“Karen and Max’s laid back, fun demeanor made me feel comfortable and at ease. The team at Moxie was patient with people like me that didn’t know what I was doing. Karen and Max were helpful throughout the shoot. They have a special talent for bringing out the best in people.  I was going for a casual, laid back senior photo shoot and everything turned out just perfect.  My biggest fear is that my photos would look staged and wouldn’t capture my true personality. However, in the end we had nothing to fear.  The Moxie team’s laid back and fun demeanor put me at ease; I wasn’t really looking forward to senior photos but I ended up having fun with them.  Thank you, Moxie, for your great talent and professionalism.”

What is one piece of advice Alex had for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Relax, have fun with it and be yourself so that everything feels and looks comfortable.”

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

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 Takera.  This absolutely GORGEOUS senior killed her session and we had so much fun working together that even now, I smile just thinking about her shoot.  I can’t say enough about how wonderful Takera is as a person – so genuine and positive and her family is just as wonderful.  This girl is going places and I have a feeling that I’ll get the privilege of saying “I knew her when…”  Here is what Takera had to say about her session with Moxie:

“My session with Moxie was so amazing. I am lost for words on how amazing Karen and Max are. I will never forget my senior picture experience. I got to see how comfortable I am with my body and face. This was one of the funniest and enjoyable moments in my life.  My biggest fear was not having enough poses. Karen gave me great advice.  I used my dog because he is the love of my life. I rescued him from the shelter but he rescued me in life. I also used my bowling ball because of my love of the sport.  The most memorable moment was when I changed behind a car in the alley. Also when Karen and I had to climb through branches and bushes for a beauty shot which became one of my favorite pictures.  Karen is an incredible woman with magic in her camera. Karen truly cares about how you feel and she make sure that you’re having the best time. She goes above and beyond plus has a great sense of humor.”

What is one piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Be open and comfortable to anything. Love your self and your body to be bring out the best results.” – Girl, yes!

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 Emma was an absolute blast. This girl is breathtakingly beautiful and looks like she just stepped off of the pages of Vogue.  A few days after her session, I had posted one of my favorite images of her on social media and it got picked up by not one, but two national high school senior publications as a favorite image (that’s never happened before in my four years of shooting)!  Here is what this Geneseo senior had to say about her shoot with us:

“I didn’t know what to expect since I have never taken professional pictures before, but Karen and her assistant made me feel very comfortable and the session was a lot of fun.  I was going for something more casual. I wanted these pictures to be a good reflection of the real me.  My biggest fear was not knowing what to expect, but it turned out to be a great experience.  My first location was at Blackhawk State Park. We decided on this setting because I wanted a causal setting. Here is where we spent most of our time with two outfit changes. My second location was downtown Rock Island as we took a few pictures in my homecoming dress.  I’d have to say that my most memorable moment would probably be when I met Karen. She was just as excited about this as I was and came in with a very positive attitude. She genuinely cared about me, which was why I had such a great experience.  I would recommend the Moxie experience to anybody. I would say that Karen and her assistant made me feel comfortable and welcomed. Although they do thus for hundreds of kids, they made me feel special and helped me come out of my shell.  I love Moxie Design because it was a truly unique experience and not your traditional senior photo session.”

What is one piece of advice Emma has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Be relaxed and enjoy the experience. Have the session reflect the natural you.”

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 Adrien’s session was one that I’ll never forget.  We started off at Vanderveer Park and really before we even got started, the a camera man approached us to ask if we would be willing to do the good ole’ traditional “Hello, Quad Cities” to be featured on the evening news.  What a way to kick off a session.  Adrien held the microphone, Max and I piled in on one side and Adrien’s parents were on the other – what a memory!  This future engineering major was looking for a laid back, relaxed senior session and I think we nailed it.  Here is what Adrien had to say about his experience with Moxie:

“I found it to be fun and an experience unlike anything I have ever done. I was a little nervous at first but became more comfortable as the session went on. Karen did a great job of putting me at ease. Her assistant Max was great as well. He even played my favorite songs during the shoot.  I brought 3 different outfits and was happy with that. Karen was great about reviewing my choices beforehand and matching them up to the locations I chose. Looking back at my pictures and how well they turned out, I see how important that was. Being a baseball player, I wanted to incorporate my passion into a couple of shots. I didn’t have my complete uniform, so I took my glove and a bat as props.  There were a couple of really memorable moments during my session – #1 – when we got to our first location, the news was actually there so we ended up doing a spot and ended up on the 6 o’clock news.  Another great moment was at the end of our session when we were downtown. Karen turned around and noticed the most amazing sunset. We made a last minute decision to go up and take a couple of shots. The images turned out to be amazing and were probably my most favorite!  If your looking for truly amazing, unique and truly artistic shots, Moxie should be your choice. You are only a high school senior once in your life! (hopefully, lol).  I love Moxie Design because the entire shoot was fun and I have some amazing images to look back on!”

Moxie Design is an award winning boutique photography studio that specializes in providing a boutique clomifene citrate tablets and the negative effect 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. 

I was super pumped to meet up with Alannah for two reasons – #1  she was my first senior from Elmwood High School in central Illinois and #2 – I had just purchased a new lens and wanted to give it a try.
What happened next was absolute magic.  All of the stars aligned and we captured some pretty epic images that look way more like an editorial spread in a magazine versus a standard senior portrait.  Alannah has the most beautiful skin ever and her wardrobe selections were on point.  Max and I had to much fun with her and her sister and I absolutely love her final photos.  Here is what this future business and finance major had to say about her session with Moxie:

“Going into the shoot I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I had never gotten my pictures taken before so I thought it was going to be serious and I was a little nervous.  My overall senior photo session experience was unforgettable. Karen and Max made it so much fun by always holding a conversation and never having a dull or quiet moment.  I accessorized my outfits by wearing bracelets that Karen had brought. She definitely had an amazing selection of things to choose from.  My biggest fear of the photo shoot was it being boring or awkward. The outcome of that was the total opposite! Karen and Max were always talking and it was a great time!  I used one prop for my session. I used a volleyball and I decided to bring it because I have played volleyball for 7 years so I decided to incorporate it into my pictures since it had been such a huge part of my life.  We went to two different locations – the first one was in a beautiful park that had a lot of great scenery and spots for some awesome pictures. The second location was downtown and it also had a lot of great spots for pictures to be taken. Karen had suggested both of these spots.  The most memorable moment of my session was definitely the positive vibe from it. The whole session I was smiling and laughing and it was just an amazing time. Karen and Max made me feel very comfortable so taking the pictures was a piece of cake.  I love Moxie Design because of how much fun Karen and Max made my senior photo session!”

What is one piece of advice that Alannah had for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“One piece of advice I have for other seniors getting their photos taken is to just relax and have fun.”

If you could describe your overall senior session experience in one word, what would it be?
“Incredible”

Thank you so much for letting Max and I be a part of your senior year – 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. 

The day of Raven’s senior session I was glued to the weather channel pretty much until I left for her shoot.  What was frustrating was that every weather outlet you would go to would tell you something completely different about the forecast.  After seeing that the storms were spotty, we decided to move forward with the session, crossing our fingers for good weather.  We met up and started shooting – not even thirty minutes in, it started sprinkling and then raining, followed by lightening and thunder.  We got out of the rain and kept shooting under a picnic shelter and using a giant umbrella, which gave us the freedom to try a ton of different poses, lighting setups, etc. until the storm passed.  I can’t say enough about how amazing Raven was to work with.  The rain could have easily stopped the shoot, but Raven pushed on, unphased by the storms.  Here is what this beauty had to say about her session with Moxie-

“I loved my senior experience all the way down to the roots (literally) . I loved the rain messing up my hair and trying not to slip or get bitten by mosquitos! Karen just goes with the flow and does amazing work.  In my shoot I was hoping to achieve a classic bohemian look with denim and shades of cream and white.  I was afraid I wouldn’t look beautiful. And I was completely mistaken, I am overjoyed with the outcome of my shoot and it helped me feel more confident.  The only prop I had was I guess my afghan scarf. It had a lot of sentimental meaning after losing a member of my family than brought it home.  I went to Nahant Marsh and it was amazing!! My Mother and Grandmother kept boasting about the location so I just gave it a go. Although mosquitos were out for my life and it was quite humid Karen made everything piece together perfectly. Even when it rained. My most memorable moment was probably when it began to rain but we found a great spot at the Marsh, so Max had to follow me with and umbrella too keep me from getting wet and run away every time Karen snapped a shot.  I love Moxie Design because no matter how you think you look, Karen will make sure you feel beautiful and appreciated all while feeling comfortable with yourself.”

What is one piece of advice Raven has for other seniors getting their photos taken?   “Just relax. You might be doing a funky pose or have a weather forecast change, but it’s okay! Let you bodydo what’s natural and try to smile as much as possible because you will have so much more fun that way.”

Meet Ally.  This Bettendorf senior was so much fun to shoot with!  We started off at her high school and got some wonderful images with a focus on broadcast journalism, which is what Ally will be studying in college.  Ally’s fashion selections were on point from head to toe (I’m still obsessing over her black heels)!!   Here is what this absolutely stunning senior had to say about her session with Moxie:

“I had so much fun with it! I didn’t know if I would be awkward in the photos or not know what to do, but eventually I was so comfortable I was posing on my own and just having fun.   I was worried about looking awkward or ending up with shots I didn’t really like but that ended up not being a problem at all! I loved the outcome and I felt really comfortable once I started taking pictures.  I used some broadcasting equipment because I am interested in studying broadcast journalism in college. I also used my running spikes in a few shots as well because I run track and cross country. Finally, I used my dog for a few pictures because he’s the cutest and it made for a really great photo!  I took photos at Crow Creek park, the stage in my high school, and my basement. Crow Creek park was a good place to be in sunlight and it’s a really pretty area. The park also doubles as my home cross country course, so it served two purposes. The stage at my high school made me feel like I was on TV as a reporter and made for some really great shots behind the curtain.  At one point towards the end of the session, I jokingly made a really sassy pose and immediately laughed. Everyone else loved it, though, and at first I was embarrassed by the photo but now I love it. That’s why I would encourage seniors to try new poses and play around with it; you never know what you’ll like.  It was a really great experience. I’ve always loved looking at other girls’ senior photos and been jealous of all the stunning shots. I’m really excited because now I have my own pictures that I love even more than I thought I would!  I love Moxie Design because I felt really care-free and good about myself during my photo shoot and that’s what I think senior pictures are all about!”

I remember Hema’s session like it was yesterday.  Meeting up with this Rivermont senior was so much fun.  This future fashion merchandising major is one of those people who is super beautiful both inside and out.  Her smile is contagious and she is a  genuinely nice person with such a positive outlook.  She was up for anything that I suggested and the fall colors really made her fashion selections pop.  Here is what Hema had to say about her senior experience with Moxie-

“I had so much fun! It was my first time going through a photo shoot so I felt pretty awkward at first. However, Karen really helped me feel conformable in front of the camera as the session progressed. It was a great experience.  I thought I would end up looking really awkward in the picture but I was proven wrong!  I chose two locations, Downtown Rock Island and  Black Hawk State Park. I wanted to look elegant in my pictures so the majority of them were taken in the park for the dramatic and beautiful backgrounds.  A specific moment I still remember was when I decided to walk up a very steep hill in my four inch tall heels…that was a bad idea. I still remember sitting there laughing while Karen and Max helped me up. She later surprised me with my favorite candy and drink- It was such fun experience!  If you’re looking for a great local photographer, then Karen of Moxie Design is definitely someone you should work with! I had so much fun through the entire process! She is so welcoming, helps you relax and not feel awkward in front of the camera, and walks you through the session when you have no idea what to do. Karen will get a perfect shot no matter what. It is truly amazing, It was a great experience and I seriously recommend her!  I love Moxie Design because they make sure each individual achieves their desired look.”

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. 

I loved meeting up with Anna and her awesome mom, Amy.  I had done some family photos for them a couple of years ago, so it was so good to catch up and have this beauty in front of my camera once again.  Anna has the most beautiful smile and it literally lights up each one of her images.  Here is what this future St. Ambrose student had to say about her senior photo session with Moxie:

“My photo shoot was such a blast! Working with Karen was so great, and she was so helpful throughout the shoot. She was especially helpful with doing different poses to create unique pictures. She is such a great photographer to work with, I would definitely recommend her to everyone wanting amazing senior pictures!  My biggest fear was not being able to loosen up for my pictures. However, I was able to and I got to be myself and have such a great experience!  The first location was Vanderveer park. I wanted to use this for a more scenic look, and it was so gorgeous. Next we went to downtown Davenport, and got some great pictures by the sides of buildings. Last, we went to an alley-like setting that gave the shoot more of a city vibe. The diversity of each location was exactly what I was looking for! One of the most memorable moments was when Karen was helping me with different poses. This helped me so much, and couldn’t have done this shoot without her expertise!  Moxie Design is definitely the place to go for your senior pictures. Karen is such a great photographer, and she’ll definitely make you feel like a model. From the beginning when you decide to take your senior pictures with Moxie until the very end when you get to see how your pictures turned out, Karen is so sweet and helpful! I wouldn’t want to take my pictures with any other photographer.

What is one piece of advice Anna has for other seniors getting their photos taken?   “Have some poses planned! It will help out a lot, and make the session run even more smooth. Also during the shoot just relax and be yourself, you’ll have so much fun with 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 Allie was a blast.  This gorgeous senior has the most beautiful blue eyes and looks like she just stepped out of the pages of a magazine.  We shot her entire session downtown Davenport and had a lot of fun exploring the different areas down there.  Allie’s fashion choices were on point.  Any time someone incorporates a fur piece into their wardrobe choices, I’m in heaven and Allie’s vest really added something special to her urban images. Here is what Allie had to say about her senior experience with Moxie:

“I really liked working with Karen and her assistant Max, they made the shoot really fun and comfortable! They are both super nice and showed their interest in really getting to know me during it by asking questions about school and talking about their lives as well. They both had great ideas on poses which really helped cause I had no idea what to do at first. One of my favorite parts of the shoot was when Karen climbed into a tree to get the best angle for a picture, we were all laughing the whole time and the whole photo shoot was a great experience!  In the shoot I wanted to get a lot of smiling pictures and some serious ones which I thought would turn out horrible cause I have never done a photo shoot like this. I wanted my shoot to look urban but didn’t have an idea of where to go, Karen came up with great places that turned out looking exactly how I wanted!  I thought it was going to be super awkward and that I would be super picky and not like my photos but it wasn’t awkward at all and I liked all of my photos, they turned out so great!  Karen and Max were super fun, had a bunch of great ideas, and  I would love to do another photo shoot with them!  I love Moxie Design because they make you feel extremely comfortable during the shoot and the photos all turned out amazing!”

What is one piece of advice that Allie has for other seniors getting their photos taken?

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. 

I was super pumped to meet up with Dillyn for a myriad of reasons.  I used to work with his awesome dad, so I have known Dillyn in passing for years.  It was crazy cool to be able to capture who he is at his awesome time in his life (and also made me feel super old that he is already a senior).  Dillyn is a swimmer and an active athlete who loves to work out, so those two aspects of his life we were so excited to get some creative shots.  Here is what Dillyn had to say about his senior session with Moxie:

“My senior photo session was so much fun! the whole shoot made me step outside of my comfort zone and Karen did such an amazing job with the pictures with them turning out so well.  This experience helped me with future photos and I learned so much from the session.  I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to have good facials but I was proved wrong and Karen got the best possible shots!  The most memorable part of the session was trying to get the perfect swimming shot so I was able to get little workout in.   Karen is great and she will get you looking the best possible way, no matter what the obstacles are. The company is great, the photographer is great and the shoot is such an amazing experience.  I love Moxie Design because Karen is amazing, super friendly and will always get the amazing shot!”

If Dillyn could share one piece of advice with future seniors for their photo sessions?  “Make sure you plan out your events and outfits very well and always have a backup.”

If he could sum up his experience with Moxie, it would be “Fan-tas-tic!”

Thanks for the kind words, my friend!  Have a great remainder of your senior year!!

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. 

The afternoon that we met up with Sydney was blazing hot and the  mosquitoes were out in full force.  This could have dampened some photo sessions, but not with Sydney.  This girl has supermodel looks, is super sweet and my camera fell in love with her at first sight.  We were able to utilize locations that were near and dear to her heart, which made her final images all that more special.  Here is what Sydney had to say about her senior photo experience with Moxie:

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. 

I couldn’t wait to meet up with Lilah for her senior pictures!  She had come along and helped a mutual friend of ours during her session a couple of years before and so I knew she had a creative eye and together, we would be able to make some magic happen.   We used locations that were sentimental for her, which really added an element of who she is into her images.  Let’s see what Lilah had to say about her senior session with us.

“My photo session was amazing overall.  What I loved was that I was able to pick the locations where my pictures would be taken so I could have a more “homey” feel to my senior pictures.   I honestly had no idea what look it was going for during my session, but after I saw all my photos together Karen really took all the things that I wanted and made me my own kind of style!  My biggest fear was that it would rain during my shoot and ruin everything, but even though it did sprinkle towards the end of my session Karen still made the photos look amazing and didn’t let the rain ruin everything!  Most of my props during my session were my different animals, including my dog, chickens, and duck.  I love all my animals so much it would just feel wrong to not have them in my pictures, even if they didn’t want to. I also used a firetruck and sand volleyball courts for certain pictures.  I felt so awesome during my session and all my insecurities about taking the pictures went away!   I love Moxie Design because Karen is hilarious and knows what she is doing!

What was the most memorable moment of her session?
“The most memorable part would have to be when I had to use my gum that I was chewing to get my dog to pay attention and sit still for the photos!”

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.