Quad Cities Senior Pictures | Meet Mariah

Meet Mariah. I had the pleasure of getting to know this beauty a couple of years ago at her sister’s senior photo session and since then, I have been waiting to get her in front of my camera. We met up on a perfect afternoon and this girl blew me away with her natural modeling talents. Not only is Mariah supermodel beautiful, but she has a heart of gold and is already making a huge name for herself with her contributions in Love Girls Magazine, captivating the world with her bowling skills and rockin’ it with a feature in Inspiring Teens Magazine. I am lucky to have been able to capture this amazing time in her life, but even more grateful to call her a friend. I cannot wait to see what your awesome future holds, my dear! Love you!

Here is a little about what Mariah had to say about her session with Moxie: ” I had two specific looks in mind. I wanted to represent my cultural background, Mexican and African America. My third was a more casual look but still extra like my personality.  Karen is so amazing that I never want to go to other photographers. I had known Karen previously from my older sisters senior pictures and knew what to expect in the photo shoot. But when you are in front of the camera you can be fearful of expectations. I’ve never felt so much confidence, this woman is magic with a camera.  My biggest fear was living up to my sister’s pictures, I obsessed over them and Karen’s work. Karen reminded me that I’m not my sister but I’m Mariah and to be confident in that. I get to use these amazing pictures in my portfolio and head shots. My favorite part was The official Moxie Reveal, I was so nervous how they would turn out from the model’s standpoint but getting that relief and confidence from Karen’s reassurance made it worth the nerves.   Aside from the photos, I remember the way Karen made me feel, having confidence in me and the conversations we had. Kindness goes a long way and makes a lasting impression.  Girl, I know it looks like a lot of money but, it’s worth it!! The pictures are everything you want and more and will be used for more than senior pictures and will forever be loved by your parents.  I love Moxie Design because I can call Karen a friend, the results are exactly as paid for and so much more.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Be yourself and unique as possible, try going outside the box and make sure you don’t regret not wearing what you want. Also, trust Karen -there is a reason she is recognized for her talents so much. “

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Adrea

Meet Adrea. We met up with this gorgeous Pleasant Valley senior on a warm summer day last year. Huge shout out to Adrea for putting up with my repetitive requests in the PV gym when we I was trying different lighting and angles “Can you dribble down the court one more time? (which meant six more times). Her images are so beautiful and incorporate the perfect mix of nature and urban settings.

Here is a little about what Adrea had to say about her session with Moxie: “I wanted more of a summery vibe, which is why I wore a lot of flower print stuff and I wanted to do the park as a setting. At the same point I wanted it to have some variation so I also wanted city spots.  My session was a very enjoyable and positive experience for me, and I just had a really great time and was really comfortable with Karen. I’ve always been a little more camera shy, but I think the girls at Moxie really made me feel comfortable and beautiful in my own skin and it felt natural shooting with them.   My favorite part of the experience was all the laughs that I had, and all the jokes Karen made. I think I enjoyed all of it just because of how fun the atmosphere was.  The most memorable moment of my session was probably how buggy it was, and I didn’t even realize all of the bugs or how bitten up I was getting because I was just enjoying my shoot so much.  Moxie Design does a great job making you feel comfortable and beautiful, and I would recommend everyone go to her for any senior photo shoots.  I love Moxie Design because of how fun Karen made my photo shoot and how she made everything just feel natural for me.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Just have fun with it and be silly. Don’t worry about how you look and just be natural so the pictures turn out their best!”

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Madelyn

Meet Madelyn.  This UTHS senior and future Illinois State University freshman (Go Redbirds!) was one of the faces representing Moxie Design for the Class of 2019.   This girl has such a kind heart and her smile can absolutely light up any room that she steps into.

Here is a little about what Madelyn had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My senior photo shoot with Moxie design was amazing. Karen did an awesome job making me feel comfortable in front of the camera.  My biggest fear was not knowing how to pose in my photos but Karen and her team were great about offering suggestions. Karen and her team really got to know me before my photo shoot and had great ideas for my overall photo experience.  My favorite part is the fun we had laughing and talking throughout the shoot. Choose Moxie Design for your senior photos, you won’t be disappointed!”  

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Try to relax and enjoy the experience. Don’t be nervous.”

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Mary

Meet Mary.
This Alleman senior / Moxie model was so much fun to work with.  We had some clear cut ideas about what Mary wanted to do with her session – use balloons and a Twister game as props and shoot in a sunflower field.  The day we met up, the magic definitely started happening.  I remember when I had Mary continually walking, jumping and running in the middle of a country road and when we captured one specific image, I got goosebumps.  That photo is still one of my favorites from this year, hands down.  

Here is a little about what Mary’s mom Maggie had to say about her session with Moxie:  “We were looking for someone who could capture Mary’s personality and beauty in pictures.  Karen was simply amazing! Mary was so calm and natural for the pictures. From the moment we met Karen, she hugged us like we were family she has not seen in awhile.  I was worried Mary would want to see every picture immediate after and delete every single one as the session went on, that did not happen. Karen and her assistant had Mary so calm and relaxed during the entire session. Mary’s pictures turned out simply stunning.  Our favorite part was seeing Mary’s pictures for the first time. They were beautiful, there was no way to choose. I also love seeing all the pictures that Karen takes of the other seniors. She makes everyone look like a model and they are simply just having fun.  I would highly recommend Karen and Moxie. She is a professional and truly cares about the seniors and the pictures. So worth it!!  I love Moxie Design because Mary’s pictures are simply stunning.”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be afraid to let Karen know what you are thinking of for your pictures and just relax and have fun.”

If she could describe her overall senior sessionexperience in one word, she would choose  “marvelous.”

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, Mary!!

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. 

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Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Zach

Meet Zach.
This Sherrard senior and soon to be Marine is one of the most hilarious and genuine people I’ve ever met.  His entire family is so amazing and so much fun to be around.  I can say, without hesitation, that during Zach’s session both Megan and myself were laughing so hard that our cheeks hurt and our sides ached.  Beyond being funny and handsome, Zach has a huge heart.  Meeting awesome people is one of the best perks of my job and Zach and his family are a classic example of just that.   I remember how terrible the mosquitos were during his session and we were drowning ourselves in deet, bug soother, but nothing seemed to do the trick.  Did Zach let that affect his positive attitude whatsoever?  Nope, he kept cracking the jokes and making us laugh.  I have to give Zach a shout out because one of his images from an editorial shoot that we did has received the most instagram votes in the history of Moxie Design (3,297 likes – I’m still speechless). 

Here is a little about what Zach’s awesome mom had to say about their experience with Moxie:  “Karen was awesome. She really brought Zach out of his shell. She had the places to get his pictures done that fit his personality.  My biggest fear in regards to the photo shoot was 
that Zach would not smile. Karen had him not only smiling in photos but posing and laughing.  My favorite part of our Moxie Senior Experience was the great relationship that Zach built with Karen and his pictures turned out amazing.  The most memorable moment of our session would have to be when Zach was laying down on a picnic table posing to get a reaction from Karen (which worked – it was hilarious) and who could forget his Pall Bearer pose?   If I were to tell my best friend about our experience with Moxie Design, I would say that it was amazing and worth every penny!  I love Moxie Design because of Karen!”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Just be yourself and have fun!”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Zach!!  I can’t wait to follow your Marine Corps journey.  Never stop being awesome!! Semper Fi-  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. 

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Quad Cities Nationally Featured Senior Portraits | Meet Emmalyn

Meet Emmalyn.
I have to take a minute to say how much I love this girl and how amazing it has been to have her as a part of the Class of 2019 Moxie model program.  I knew from literally the first time I had her in front of my camera that we were going to create some magic together and let me tell you, she did not disappoint.  When she showed up to our first official editorial shoot, she WERKED it out.  I mean everything was set to glam gorgeousness – the dress, the hair, the lips – she killed it.  The day we did her senior session, we had so much fun.  We ended her shoot in the pitch black of nightfall in a pretty shady dark alley, with a white backdrop set up, throwing paint everywhere.  Luckily, there was a dumpster nearby where we could dispose of the paper that we made our personal canvas.  Fast forward to our Moxie Thrift Store Challenge and this girl’s images fought tooth and nail to score some of the most likes that I have ever received on a post (1,131 likes.  On a single post). It literally still blows my mind.  I also have to put a plug in here for how talented of an artist this girl is.  If you are looking for thank you notes, hand painted signs, drawings, murals, check out her facebook page (Emmalyn Creates) and give her a shout.  I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.  Thank you, beautiful girl, for letting me be a part of your senior year!! xoxo  

Here is a little about what Emmalyn had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I am a quirky person, so I really wanted to communicate that in my photo shoot. I used my instruments and paint to showcase my talents. I love how my pictures screamed fun and creativity!   My session was so. much. FUN! Karen was able to take all of my crazy ideas and turn them into a reality. She helped me feel comfortable in front of the camera, and that really shows in my photos!  I was a bit worried about my shoot because I have a very different look than most of the other Moxie models. Instead of trying to change me, Karen took these differences and celebrated them! I am so glad I was able to be completely myself during my shoot.  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was the reveal. I enjoyed being able to sit down with Karen and my mom and go through all of my pictures from so many different locations. I loved being able to see all of my different looks and reflect on how much fun the shoots were.  The first place we took pictures was at Vander Veer Botanical Park. I wanted a floral/natural look to take pictures with my instruments. We were able to find gorgeous yellow flowers and amazing trees to take photos with. Even though Vander Veer is a common spot, Karen was able to make my pictures unique to me. The next place we shot was downtown. I love big cities, and Davenport was the closest thing to that in the QC. We got some elegant shots in a bank lobby, as well as some fun ones on an conventional staircase. To end the night, we set up a white paper backdrop in a sketchy alley. You would have never guessed that my amazing, editorial paint portraits were taken down a back alley in Davenport. I am so happy with the variety of locations I got to shoot at!   My favorite part of the whole session was when we pulled out the paint. It was so fun to fling paint everywhere and laugh. It was even more amazing to see the pictures that resulted from the fun. The pictures are lively, colorful, and perfectly me! My experience at Moxie Design was an absolute blast! It was all so awesome: from getting my hair and makeup done to getting to choose my own poses. I loved the uniqueness of everyone’s Moxie Design experience. Karen is the best at creating a perfect senior picture experience. 

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “I encourage seniors to not be afraid to be themselves! My favorite pictures are the ones that speak to my personality. Having fun and being you is always the most important thing, but is is especially essential during senior pictures. “

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

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

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Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Abby

Meet Abby.  This future University of Northern Iowa Elementary Education was a part of the Moxie Model Team representing the Class of 2019.  We had a beautiful day for Abby’s session and I distinctly remember this one moment where the sun was setting and coming through this stunning tree.  We ran over there to get the shot before the sun went down and it was a huge success.  That image was featured by two national high school senior photography publications!  We had so much fun during her shoot and even got to incorporate her gorgeous pup, Sophie into some of her shots.  

Here is a little about what Abby had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My session was wonderful! Karen did a great job of boosting my confidence from behind the camera and making sure that I was completely comfortable with everything. I really feel as though she captured exactly what I envisioned during my session.   I was super nervous that I was not going to like how I looked in my pictures, which ended up not being the case at all! My pictures turned out beautiful and I could not have been happier! I loved when we were switching locations and Karen surprised me with my favorite drink and snack!  I would recommend The Moxie Design to them in a heartbeat! It is a blast and you get a memorable experience as well as outstanding pictures to remember forever.   I loved the day of my reveal. Although the amount of pictures to choose from was a bit overwhelming, Karen was incredibly patient and helped a ton with the process of picking out my pictures. It was so exciting to see the final final product of what I had been anticipating for weeks. I love Moxie Design because my pictures are unique to me- they are unlike any other senior pictures!”

One piece of advice that she has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t stress about how you will look! Karen knows what she is doing and will make sure the final outcome of your pictures is exactly what you wanted. “

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

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

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Hannah

Meet Hannah.
I absolutely love this girl and was so excited to have her join our Class of 2019 Moxie Model Team!  She always has the most beautiful smile to share and just has such a gorgeous soul.  I also have to give a huge shout out to her mom, Kristie – she is such a wonderful person (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, am I right?)  During our first editorial model session, Kristie jumped right in and helped me style the models and I immediately felt like Hannah, Kristie and I had been friends our whole lives.   I can’t wait to follow your post high school, journey, Hannah.  Cheers to your amazing future!!

Here is a little about what she had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior session was amazing! Karen has a way of making everything fun and comfortable. I was never worried about being silly during my session because she made me feel like we’ve been friends forever.  I was worried my pictures would all turn out of me fake smiling but because of her amazingly awesome attitude and funny spirit I was laughing the entire time
I was going for more of a clean and classic look for my pictures and Karen captured my look perfectly!  My favorite part of my shoot was how comfortable I felt and how beautiful my pictures turned out.  Karen was so helpful with my locations. I was lost when it came to finding locations and she found places that suited my outfits and personality perfectly.  I love Moxie Design because Karen is incredible!”

One piece of advice that Hannah has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Go to Moxie! Karen is an amazing photographer and an even more amazing person. She captures everyone’s personality perfectly and I couldnt have asked for a better session!”

If she could describe her overall senior sessionexperience in one word, she would choose  “empowering” 

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Kaelin

I met Kaelin when I was lucky enough to do a photo shoot for her sixteenth birthday.  After the first test shot, I knew there was something very special about this girl and I was so excited to have her on our Class of 2019 Moxie model team.   She is a natural model in every single image that I take and I just absolutely love having her on the other side of my camera.  Here is a little about what Kaelin had to say about her session with Moxie:

“I loved my session so much! Karen is so fun to be with and she really makes you feel so good about yourself and boosts your confidence so much. I couldn’t be more happy with my senior session Karen really blew me away!  The looks I was going for were casual, dressy, and what I do at school (cheer) and Karen photographed those moments all so perfectly.   My favorite part was the reveal, I was so excited because I know Moxie puts in all the work and does what we were expecting.  If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie, I would say  -10/10 I recommend Moxie Design if you need photos done. Karen really is amazing she’s so happy and makes you feel like a goddess.  I love Moxie Design because Karen is so fun and she loves to make sure your photos look the best they can!”

One piece of advice that Kaelin has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Not be nervous and really just be yourself and if you have pose ideas show Karen and I’m sure she’ll love them!”

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Kristina

Meet the lovely Kristina.
This girl is literally the picture of a runway model and when you meet her in person, her smile lights up the room.  She is super sweet too and her fashion sense is off the charts!  We had so much fun working with Kristina during the styled model session and then again for her senior session.  I knew from the first moment I snapped a picture that modeling was going to be in this girl’s future and she has since been signed by an agency.  SO EXCITING!!!

Here is a little about what Kristina had to say about her session with Moxie:

“I wanted my shoot to represent me and the things I like to do, but with a major touch of glam! This experience is something I can honestly accredit to changing my life. Shooting with Karen was my first modeling experience and she made me feel so confident and comfortable in front of the camera. After my session I took this feeling with me and was able to extend my modeling career and got signed with agency. None of the would have been possible without Moxie!  I made so many great memories, that all come back to me when I see the images we took!  The most memorable moment of my session would be the blue smoke bomb!!! We were using smoke bombs for some awesome pictures, but midway through a blue one exploded all over me!! It was a total mess but such a funny moment to look back on.  It was such a great opportunity to be apart of. Out of it I got some stunning senior pictures and memories and experience to last a lifetime.”

One piece of advice that Kristina has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Be yourself! Don’t be nervous or shy, just go out there and kill it! Trust me, Karen and her glam squad at Haus of Heir will get you looking right!”

If she could describe her overall senior session  in a couple of words, she would choose  “life changing.”

Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Kristina!!  Remember us when you are a famous supermodel walking the runways of Paris and Milan!!
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. 

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Quad City Award Winning Senior Photography | Meet Trinity

It has been so long since I’ve done a session blog post that I’m embarrassed!!
I always have good intentions about blogging year round, but when busy season starts in April I find that things get so crazy busy that blogs fall to the bottom of my priorities.  Well, I’m here to say that the next few months our Moxie Blog will be back in full effect.
Kicking off our Class of 2019 seniors is the beautiful Trinity.  This girl is not only supermodel gorgeous, but she has a heart of absolute gold.  I have to brag about her for a minute – I lost count of how many of her teaser images from social media were featured both nationally and internationally, which is huge!  Thank you for letting us be a part of your senior year, Trinity!!

Here is a little about what this Pleasant Valley senior had to say about her session with Moxie:

“I really enjoyed working with Moxie for my senior photos! I felt comfortable during the shoot and had a lot of fun at the locations of the photos. I was aiming for a more glam, but natural look.  Karen was super easy to talk to and was amazing during the whole process.  My biggest worry about the photo shoot was whether I looked good, since I couldn’t see the shots. The outcome, however, was amazing and am thrilled with how the pictures turned out! My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was being able to go to the different locations and being able to incorporate some of my ideas into the shoot.  I would say that the most memorable moment of my session was dancing in the all green pathway in the park for the camera.  Moxie Design allows you to be truly you and express yourself in these shoots. Karen made every aspect of the shoot comfortable!  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel glamorous for the day!”

One piece of advice that Trinity has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Do whatever pose or use any prop that Karen suggests; they end up being the best pictures! Also, have fun!”

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

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my friends at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport for the beautiful hair and makeup- you guys are amazing!

Cheers to your amazing future!

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. 

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Senior Style Guide Awards Moxie as one of the top 100 high school seniors in the World

To find out that Moxie was chosen out of a group of 8,152 to represent the top 100 senior photographers from across the globe is blowing my mind right now! I am just so grateful to be able to do what I love each and every day in working with some of the most amazing seniors in the Midwest. To be honored for that is seriously the icing on an already pretty bad ass cake!  Huge thanks to all of my seniors and their amazing parents, who put their trust in me to capture this epic time in their life. A shout out to Senior Style Guide and all of the judges for this amazing honor and huge props to Haus of Heir boutique Salon in Davenport for making my girls feel so confident.  Last, but certainly not least, a huge amount of love and appreciation going out to my uber supportive husband as well as Sydney, the most amazing assistant ever. I’m extremely blessed.   #nowletsgetthispartystarted

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Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Jolee

Meet Jolee.  This Orion graduate and I met up this spring for her photo session and I was blown away by her natural ability in front of the camera.  She is just as sweet as she is beautiful and I am so lucky that we got to be a part of her senior year.

Here is a little about what Jolee had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My overall experience was awesome! Although I was extremely nervous before my session, Karen made me feel comfortable. I felt like a model the entire time!  I wanted an outdoorsy look with grass and trees, as well as an urban look in the city. I matched my flowy, light colored pieces with the wooded area and my bold colored pieces with the urban setting. My biggest worry was how to pose! However, Karen’s first order of business was to teach me just that. Karen and Sydney constantly made sure my pose looked right for the shot and helped me adjust as needed. I had nothing to worry about! Feeling like a model was the best part of my session. Karen made me feel comfortable and allowed me to make the shoot my own while guiding me in the process. She was so excited for a few of my ideas and the pictures turned out awesome! I had so much fun and I’m glad to call Karen a friend.   I will never forget when my life flashed before my eyes after stepping on a loose plank on the bridge at the park! Surprisingly, I survived and DIDN’T tumble to the ground, but it gave everyone a good laugh.  I love Karen and her crew and I can’t imagine a better turnout for my senior pictures! Everything was perfect and I had an amazing time despite the rain and bugs.  Karen is the sweetest person ever and I am so thankful for how confident she made me feel during my session. I definitely recommend Moxie Design— they’re the best! I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel like a QUEEN!”

One piece of advice that Jolee has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “I’d say “Don’t be nervous!” I know it’s easier said than done, but my biggest worry was taken care of at the very start of my session and I felt confident and comfortable the entire time. Karen is there to make you feel great and capture your best looks. Also, just have fun!”

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

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, Jolee!!

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Aviana

Meet Aviana.
This swimming all star and I met up on a super cold day in November, but you would never know it by looking at her images.  She absolutely showed up ready to shoot like this was her profession – the cold never got to her for even one second.
With supermodel good looks and amazing wardrobe choices, her images look more like a spread in Glamour magazine than that of a high school senior session.  I was so impressed with her in learning about her extreme dedication with her swimming career and when I saw her medals for the first time I was blown away.  I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this soon to be Pleasant Valley graduate!

Here is a little about what Aviana had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My experience with Karen was amazing. I’ve done multiple photo shoots throughout my life and she does a great job at making you feel comfortable and confident throughout the shoot. It made the three hour shoot go by so fast because your having fun and laughing the whole time. My biggest fear was that the photos wouldn’t match the ideas I had pictured in my head. I remember as she was showing me some of the photos throughout the shoot I started feeling better and when I was at my premiere I couldn’t stop smiling because of how much I loved the photos.  My favorite part of the shoot was getting to talk and laugh with Karen. It made the whole shoot really laid back and fun.  Definitely get your senior photos done by Moxie.  Karen goes above and beyond for you in your session and makes the whole shoot really laid back and fun while at the same time making you feel confident in comfortable. Even if you’ve never had pictures taken in the past and don’t know how to pose, Karen helps you by giving you ideas and showing examples of different poses to try.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made my session memorable.”

One piece of advice that Aviana has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Try to find looks that capture who you are as person. It will make you feel so much more comfortable throughout the shoot. And then get your photos done by Moxie Design. :)”

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Photography | Meet Emma

Meet Emma.

This future Illinois State student was so much fun to work with and each one of her wardrobe looks was AHH-MAZING!  I remember one moment specifically from Emma’s session.  We were in the district when I saw some red bike racks just hanging out in an alley.  I quickly moved two of them together to make for an awesomely unique shot that played well with the look that she had on at that moment.   I love this girl’s personality, style and the fact that she was up for any crazy idea that I threw at her.  I’m so happy to have been a part of her senior year.

Here is a little about what Emma had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I was definitely going for a wide range of different looks including casual things I wear frequently and more dressy outfits such as my junior year homecoming dress. I wanted to choose outfits that I thought best described me and displayed who I am.  I enjoyed every single second of my shoot, it was so easy and I became comfortable so quickly. I have never had professional pictures taken before my senior shoot and I was surprised at how at ease I felt just minutes after starting the shoot. Overall I am still so happy with my shoot even five months later!  I was worried that I would not like the way I looked or regret an outfit later on. I realized shortly after the shoot began that I didn’t need to worry about any of those things! I felt immediately comfortable and I knew my pictures would turn out perfect, and after seeing them for the first time I can confirm that they really are perfect.  My favorite part of my Moxie experience was how Karen took the time to get to know me, and how she made me feel so at ease and comfortable in my own skin. She is such an amazing person and photographer that I am glad to have met during my senior picture experience, she truly is the best part.  When deciding my locations I struggled almost as much as I did with my outfits. The only place I knew I wanted to go was The District in Rock Island. I thought this would be a cool place that would go with some of my more casual outfits. As for the other locations I left it completely up to Karen because I trusted she would pick the best spots for me!  The most memorable moment of my session was when I was about to change into my homecoming dress when I realized that I had brought the wrong one! I was so upset when I realized it and was immediately worried that my dress pictures would be ruined but looking back I am SO glad that accident happened. I am convinced that it was meant to be that way, as my dress pictures are stunning, and I wouldn’t have wanted them any other way.  The process was so fun and easy and Karen is so friendly and funny!  I love Moxie Design because of Karen’s insane skill and way of making girls like me feel confident in ourselves!”

One piece of advice that Emma has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “I would tell other seniors not to worry about getting their pictures taken! I was very nervous about getting in front of a camera because I had never been in that situation before, but it’s not as scary as it looks!”

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

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, Emma!!

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.

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Quad City Boutique Senior Photography | Meet Megan

Meet Megan.

This gorgeous soon to be Pleasant Valley graduate and I met up on an absolutely freezing day in November.  I was so proud of her for not letting the cold weather have an affect on her session – she rocked it like a super model.  What’s super exciting is that one of her photos from this session was featured nationally in Senior Year Magazine!  What could be better than that?  Only one thing – having Megan work with me during the summer months as one of my assistants on photo shoots.  She’s already killing it and I can’t wait to see what magic we will cook up together this summer!
Okay, now on to what Megan had to say about her session with us:

“The look that I was going for during my senior photo shoot was about fashion and style. I wanted the photos to capture my fun personality with various on-location backgrounds while wearing some of my favorite outfits.  My photographer, Karen Bishop, was so fun, professional, inspirational, and amazing to work with during my senior photo session experience! She guided me with every suggested pose, hairstyle, outfits & accessories, and location to bring out the best results. I have recommended her work to my friends and just love sharing my experience with others.  Since I wanted outdoor photos and had made my photo session for early November, I was worried about the weather. The day was a bit cold but I was determined to wear my chosen outfits and rock my photos with confidence. Karen guided me through the entire process with such grace and humor that it helped me get through the chilly photo shoot.  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was being made to feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Karen took the time and used her knowledge to help guide me during the photos to get just the right shot! She has a great sense of humor and really made me feel at ease the whole time.  Since I wanted a fashion style photo shoot, Karen helped choose my locations to be a more downtown/urban feel for the final images. She has such a good eye for seeing the “perfect spot” in something that I would have probably walked right by and not noticed.  he most memorable moment of my session happened when Karen and I were walking down an alley, looked to our right, and saw a beautiful wall of fall colored leaves trailing up it. She immediately had her assistant remove the garbage cans and other trash near that wall to clear out a path for me to stand in for some photos. These turned out to be the most amazing and favorite shots of the session!   The senior experience with Moxie is an opportunity that every senior should consider for their senior photos . Karen’s keen photography skills and ability to have fun during the photo session always leads to beautiful and engaging results in the final photo production. Every pose is done with perfection and she captures her subjects personality with ease.”

What is her advice for seniors that are getting ready to do their senior photo shoot?  “My best advice for seniors getting their photos taken is to relax and believe in the process. Trust in Karen and her unique photography skills to capture unbelievable photos of you. You won’t believe how good she makes you look with each click of the camera!”

If she could describe her senior experience in one word, she would choose “Phenomenal”

Thanks for the kind words, Meg!  Now, onto the beautiful images we captured during her session-

 

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. 

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Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Emeleigh

Meet Emeleigh.  This future University of Iowa Nursing major is such an all american beauty and has a killer smile.  We met up for her session downtown Davenport to capture a downtown vibe, then headed to a park to incorporate some greenery into her images.  We finished off at PV’s football field so that we could capture some photos that focused on both cheer and the University of Iowa.

Here is a little about what this gorgeous girl had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My overall senior session experience was fantastic and personalized.  I felt comfortable, beautiful and confident.  My biggest fear was that I would not look good.  Karen put me at ease by showing me examples of poses and I was able to relax and have fun. I am beyond happy with my photos.  My most memorable moment was having Karen be extra patient while taking pictures of me and my dog Sage.  Karen made the shoot fun, I had a great time!  I love my pictures and would definitely recommend Moxie Design!  I love Moxie because Karen made me feel special.”

One piece of advice that Emeleigh has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Relax, have fun and enjoy your session!”

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

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to my amazing 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, Emeleigh!!

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. 

 

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Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Lily

Meet Lily.  This Geneseo senior is a natural beauty and came alive in front of my camera during her session.  We started at Vanderveer Park and captured some stunning images and then headed across the river to the District and then finished her shoot at the Deere Wiman property.  We had the perfect bit of sun peeking through the trees at the end of the night, making for some gorgeous golden hour shots.

Here is a little about what this beauty had to say about her session with Moxie:

“For my shoot I was looking for a natural shoot that captured my personality.  Karen made my senior experience go so smoothly. I went into it very nervous, but Karen broke me out of my shell before I could even blink – I couldn’t have asked for a better session.  I was very nervous that I would be camera shy and all of my bad angles would magically come out at once, but that was the least of my worries once Karen turned on that camera, she made me feel like a bad angle didn’t exist.  My first location was at Vanderveer park. I wanted to use the depth of all of the beautiful sidewalks and scenery there in order to create the most amazing pictures. We then went to Rock island by the river because I wanted to capture the centennial bridge in the background while wearing an Illinois home shirt so I could always have a piece of home with me. Lastly we went to Butterworth Center. All of the scenery there and the beautiful sunset made for an amazing shoot.  If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie Design I would tell them that they should definitely do it. Although the prices may be higher than other competitors, Karen makes every penny worth it and I wouldn’t of had it any other way . I love Moxie Design because they bring out the beauty in everything.”

One piece of advice that Lily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Have as much it with her as possible. You don’t get many opportunities like this and you have to utilize the ones that you have. Senior year is supposed to be about having a blast and Moxie design is definitely a way to have one.”

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

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

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. 

 

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Quad Cities Senior Photography | Meet Kennady

Meet Kennady.  I was so excited to work with this gorgeous Alleman girl and absolutely fell in love with her adorable pup Paisley during her session!!  We had such a fun afternoon and let me tell you, her wardrobe looks were SO on point.  Couple that with her beautiful hair and room brightening smile and her session images turned out absolutely GORGEOUS.

Here is a little about what Kennady had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My senior experience with Moxie Design was exciting and fun and the day and places for the session were amazing. This session could have never been better.  My big fear was not knowing how act during a photo being taken… The outcome with advice of Karen was easy and made each shot beautiful….I was absolutely excited!  My favorite part of my senior session was how comfortable it was and getting to share it with my family and friend along with Paisley my dog.  Karen was amazing, she not only took breath taking photos but was able to give advice on every detail of the shoot with awesome places to create some of the best pictures very taken that will be etched into memory for the rest of my life.  I love Moxie Design because the pictures were as beautiful as the experience.”

One piece of advice that Kennady has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Check out Moxie Design – it was by word of mouth that lead me here and it was best decision I choose for my senior photos!”

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

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

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. 

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Quad City Senior Pictures | Meet Collin

Meet Collin.  This future St Ambrose baseball player was so much fun to work with!  We had a perfect afternoon to shoot and Collin brought his A game to the photo shoot.  We had so many props to work with, so many different locations and both of his parents (and his sweet pup) came along which made the session more like a party than a senior session.   Collin – I am so excited to see what your future holds!I have to give a huge shout out to his mom, Tracie for introducing me to the fold-able and completely life changing wagon that really made my shoots through the end of the season (and all shoots moving forward) so much easier.

Here is a little about what Collin’s mom Tracie had to say about their experience with Moxie:  “We were looking for an athletic, serious and confident look for Collin’s senior photo shoot.  I was a little worried about a long photo shoot! From my experience of having a son is boys do not like to get their picture taken like girls. From the 1st minute the session started I could tell he relaxed and within no time he was having a lot of fun! Karen really knew how to capture his serious side and made sure that she also captured his great smile! The photos turned out fantastic what a great experience! Such great memories!  Our favorite part was all of the opportunities to find different looks with his shoot and to capture different moods.  The most memorable moment of Collin’s session was how Karen just took over and made my son so confident – and he truly looked like he was enjoying every minute.  If I were to tell my best friend about our experience I would say that it was worth every penny.  I love Moxie Design because of Karen!”

One piece of advice that Tracie has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Prepare your outfits – and bring lots of props even if you don’t use them.”

If she could describe Collin’s overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “fantastic”

 

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

 

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