Meet Lauren.
This Alleman senior and future Biomedical Science major was going for a summer vibe for her  pictures and I’d say she knocked it out of the park.  She showed up looking like she had just stepped out of a fashion magazine and each one of her looks was on point.  When her session was over, I spotted some awesome lights in the distance and she was bold enough to stand with me in the middle of the street in between cars coming and going to capture some breathtaking images.

Here is a little about what Lauren had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My overall senior photo session experience was amazing! Karen is one of the sweetest people I have ever met.  I’m a very shy person and usually don’t like having my photo taken so I was worried that I was going to be uncomfortable taking the pictures. After starting the shoot I felt the absolute opposite. Karen really made me feel comfortable and she made it so much fun it didn’t feel like it was just a senior photo shoot.   My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was how comfortable and beautiful Karen made me feel especially after seeing my pictures. Based on the outfits I had chosen, I wanted locations that matched them. My first outfits were floral and bright colors so my first location was a park. Matching the theme of my clothing with the nature of the park. My last outfits were going out type looks so I chose Downtown Davenport as my last location. Karen knew so many great places downtown.  The most memorable part of my session was how much fun I had, the laughs, and how Karen makes such a genuine attempt to really get to really get to know you and make things personal!    If I were to tell my best friend about my experience with Moxie Design I would tell them how much fun it is and how Karen really makes the shoot all about you and what you want your pictures to be like. I would also tell them I would recommend Moxie to anyone! I love Moxie Design because of how beautiful and happy they made me feel about myself.”

One piece of advice that Lauren has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Do not worry at all about being uncomfortable getting your photo taken ! Have fun and make the most out of it.”

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, Lauren!!

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 Seth.  This Muscatine senior is planning a career in psychology, however, I’m pretty sure that he could  pursue modeling and have a successful career.  I had a blast working with Seth on his soccer shots and let me tell you, he has some serious skills.

Here is a little about what Seth had to say about his session with Moxie:
“I was going for the serious and sophisticated look, with a hint of a goofy and fun side in some of the other photos. I feel like that really reflects how I live my life.  At first, when I showed up I was feeling apprehensive, but with Karen’s inviting personality it made it easy to relax and feel natural. Also, I wasn’t very fond of the idea of getting my photos taken. But, it was a really enjoyable experience and I would honestly do it again.  My favorite part of my senior session was that it didn’t even really feel like a photo shoot.  It was so laid back and chill that it made it easy to go from place to place and from clothing change to clothing change. Everything had a melodic flow to it.  The most memorable moment is when we were doing the first shoot when my dog wasn’t quite cooperating at first. We tried to get her to sit, but she was more worried about the smells in the air. So, laughing about my dog with Karen was an enjoyable and funny ice breaker.  Karen was wonderful.  She has the most outgoing and loving personality.  It made the session really easy going and fun.  Also, her work is phenomenal.  I love Moxie Design because Karen puts you at ease.  She is an awesome photographer!”

One piece of advice that Seth has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be nervous at all. It honestly is a great senior experience and everyone should enjoy every second of it. Especially since the pictures are of you, so just relax and enjoy yourself.”

If he could describe his overall senior session experience in one word, he would choose  “phenomenal”

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

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 the beautiful Abby.
This future Butler University Freshman was so much fun to work with and is one of those girls who has no idea how beautiful she is.  The day we met up was warm and sunny but a tad windy, which can potentially be a problem for a girl with long hair.   These windy lemons turned immediately into lemonade when I saw how it carried Abby’s hair making her look like a supermodel in a music video.  Towards the end of her session, we were walking around downtown and saw that there was a concert on the plaza, which gave us a beautiful backdrop with all of the lights to get a few unique images with some fun lighting in the background.  We had so much fun with Abby and her awesome mom that I was sad to see the session come to an end.

Here is a little about what Abby had to say about her session with Moxie:
“My goal in the shoot was to have a few looks that were my natural, every day look, and another few looks that were more dressy and fun. I wanted to be myself and have fun in the shoot.   The overall experience was unbelievable. I was very anxious going into the shoot and was even anxious for the first frames. However, I began to feel comfortable because Karen really showed that she cared and wanted me to love my photos.  My biggest fear about the photo shoot was that I was not going to look pretty in the photos. The outcome was quite the opposite. I have received so many positive comments about my photos. Karen really boosted my self esteem when she told me that I was a natural in front of the camera. I felt so special and beautiful by the end of the day.   My favorite part of the experience was having so many different locations and outfits so that I could have different types of photos with looks from everyday to a little more dressy.  The most memorable moment of my session was when I saw my first picture during the shoot. I was stunned at how well it turned out. It definitely boosted my self esteem!  It was an amazing experience was amazing and that I felt comfortable by the end of the session (which is very rare for me to feel comfortable). It is really an individualized day and something I will not forget.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made me feel special.”

One piece of advice that Abby has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “You are only going to do this once, so you might as well get high quality photos by a great photographer. ”

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

I can’t finish this blog post without a shout out to the 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, Abby!!  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. 

Meet Samantha.

This Moline High School senior and future St. Ambrosian was looking for something natural that represented who she is during her senior session.  We started off at a beautiful location at Pinnacle Country Club on a perfect sunny day.  We were able to capture some golf shots of Sam here and then headed to Moline High School where we could focus on her soccer skills.  I knew that Sam’s awesome mom was going to head to Whitey’s so that we could feature her love for ice cream in a few of her images, but what I didn’t know was that she surprised both my assistant and I with a shake at the end of our session – what an amazing treat!!

Here is a little about what Sam had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I loved every minute of the process.  I was worried about not having the shots that I pictured in my head or it wasn’t going to be as great at I thought it would be but Karen went above and beyond what I hoped and dreamed.  I had most of my pictures at Pinnacle Country Club and I wanted that location because my only must haves for my senior pictures were in a field and a bridge which is what Pinnacle had. Then the Moline soccer bowl.  The most memorable part of my session was the feeling that I got when she was taking my pictures – it was wonderful.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made sure that she got to know me and didn’t treat me like just another client but a friend.  Karen made sure I was going to get the senior pictures that I had always wanted!”

One piece of advice that Samantha has for other seniors getting their photos taken? “Don’t forget to relax and have fun!”

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

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

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 Lily.
This adorable Pleasant Valley senior has a smile that can literally light up a room.  We had so much fun during her session especially when we were experimenting on the tennis courts with lighting trying to nail the perfect action shot.  Love this girl and her family!!

Here is a little about what Lily had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I was looking for photos full of sunlight and bright colors. I loved the outcome of the background settings and my smiling photos. My personality reflected these photos wonderfully.   My overall experience was everything I envisioned and more. Karen made me feel like a princess and took her power of photography to the next level. She made my tennis shoot feel as if I was being photographed for a sports magazine. It was one of the best three hours of my life.  My fear going into the shoot was me being awkward. I’m not used to being in front of the camera, or posing for that matter. In reality, the shoot was super fun and memorable. I became more confident with each photo and the results definitely proved that.  My favorite part of the Moxie Senior Experience was working with Karen and her very sweet intern. They made each photo memorable in every location. I loved taking my tennis photos, Karen should consider working for Sports Illustrated with her action shots talent!  The most memorable moment of the session was the changing room tent to-go contraption Karen had. I couldn’t believe how much it actually accommodated everything!  If I were to tell my best friend about Moxie, I would say that she will have the time of her life working with Moxie. She will feel beautiful and important throughout the entire session. Karen is so down to earth and welcoming to all clients.  I love Moxie Design because  of Karen’s talent and kindness.”

One piece of advice that Lily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be afraid to show your beauty! Everyone has something they love about themselves, and if they don’t believe it, Karen will make sure to point out their beauty.”

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

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. 

Meet Erin.
This PV senior and future Biomedical Sciences major is just as sweet as she is beautiful.  I loved that we were able to incorporate her love and talent of the clarinet into her session and I adored that she was up for whatever crazy idea I threw her way on the day of her session.

Here is a little about what Erin had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I wanted to have a mix of both casual and dressy in the shoot and with locations to match. I went for simple pieces (besides my homecoming dress) and accessorized with my favorite jewelry and shoes. My overall senior experience was amazing!  I was worried going into the shoot because I don’t spend a lot of time in front of the camera. Karen was absolutely incredible and made me feel completely comfortable. She encouraged me to have freedom with posing and locations. I recommend her to everyone who is looking for a photographer!  I was worried that I would be awkward since I don’t spend a lot of time in front of the camera. I ended up having a ton of fun and loved how the shoot turned out!  My favorite part of working with Karen was how much I ended up loving the experience! I’ve never been one who loved getting my picture taken but my time with Moxie Design has given me confidence I didn’t know I had.   As our shoot was wrapping up, it was dark and we had just finished with the KONE building when we saw some festival lights turn on nearby. It wasn’t planned and we were lucky enough to be close enough to get a couple of shots with the lights in the background. They ended up being some of my absolute favorites from the shoot despite the fact that they hadn’t even been in the lineup!   My experience far exceeded the expectations I had for my senior photos. I was totally comfortable being myself in front of Karen and I’m in love with the results!  I  love Moxie Design because my experience was the best I’ve ever had with a photographer.”

One piece of advice that Erin has for other seniors getting their photos taken?
“Don’t be afraid to put some of your ideas and inspiration into the creative process. These photos are going to be memories of one of the best years of your life so make sure your shoot shows who you truly are. Pick outfits, locations, and poses that represent YOU!”  (Great advice, Erin!!!)

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

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

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 Rebekah.
This classic beauty is one of those girls that truly has no idea how stunning she is.  We met up on her birthday for her session and I brought along some confetti poppers to get the day started – and Rebekah embraced the celebration.  This girl is such a natural in front of the camera which made working with her super easy and tons of fun.  One of her images that I posted on social media got picked up nationally, which is always super exciting!

Here is a little about what Rebekah had to say about her session with Moxie:  “My senior experience was amazing! It exceeded my expectations!  My favorite part was how fun and relaxed I felt. I didn’t feel that there was any pressure to take a good photo, because I felt like I could be myself around Karen.  The most memorable part of my session was during my birthday shoot when Karen brought a cupcake with a candle and a confetti gun. I wasn’t expecting that! It was a nice surprise.  I would recommend Moxie Design because Karen actually designs the shoot around who you are and brings out your personality.   I love Moxie Design because Karen took the best pictures of me ever and gave me the best photo session experience I’ve ever had.”

One piece of advice that Rebekah has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t worry about whether you will look good. Just relax and have fun with the whole experience.”

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

Thank you so much for the kind words, Rebekah!  I was so honored to have worked with you on your senior pictures!!  Shout out to my hair and makeup pals at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport – you guys are amazing!

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

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 Nick.
This Geneseo senior was so much fun to work with and even though I don’t think he was thrilled by the idea of getting his senior pictures taken (as is the case with most of my senior guys), I think that we won him over in the end as we had so much fun during his shoot!

Here is a little about what his awesome mom, Amy had to say about his session with Moxie: “Nick and I had a great time! He was going for relaxed feel with no props and his session was an opportunity to let Nick shine.   I think Nick was not comfortable at the thought of posing and being in front of the camera but Karen made him feel comfortable and let him do what was natural for him!  Karen and her crew were very friendly and made Nick feel very comfortable. It truly felt like a modeling shoot and it gave Nick the confidence to be himself and have a little fun with it.  I love Moxie Design because Karen made the shoot comfortable and the pictures are truly amazing!”

One piece of advice that Amy has for future seniors:  “I guess for the senior guys out there – take the time to enjoy this experience as it’s a great way to capture this time of your life.”

If Amy could describe Nick’s overall senior session experience in one word, she would choose  “enjoyable.”

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

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 Emily.
This drop dead gorgeous girl was so much fun to work with and her images look like they came straight from a high fashion magazine spread.  I always put up a couple of teaser images on social media following a shoot and the first image that I put up of Emily was picked up to be featured nationally within five minutes of posting it – how exciting!  Emily brought her BFF to her reveal session and I have to say that I have never shared so many laughs at a reveal – these girls were absolutely hilarious and had me in stitches.

Here is a little about what Emily had to say about her session with Moxie:  “I loved that Karen made it personal and fun! She really tries to get to know you before the shoot so she can personalize your experience. She also let me bring my dog! Couldn’t ask for a better shoot!  I really just wanted to be outdoors, but didn’t want it to look staged. Karen had some great suggestions for places where we could do just that.  The entire experience was so memorable – from having my hair and makeup done to the different shoot locations to the reveal session. Karen is top notch and creates a unique senior experience!  I was worried that I wouldn’t look good in the photos – but when we went to the reveal – EVERY picture was great – it was so hard to choose between them all!  I love Moxie Design because Karen thinks of everything! She is professional and prepared for anything!”

One piece of advice that Emily has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Just have fun with it! Be true to yourself and your style. Karen will make sure the pictures showcase you at your best!”

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

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

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 Mikey.
I absolutely loved working with this Alleman senior on his pictures!  Mikey is one of those people that you just naturally enjoy being around.  We laughed during his session about 90% of the time (the other 10% of the time he was changing his clothes).

Here is a little about what his mom Judy had to say about his session with Moxie:
“I really wanted to capture Mikey’s personality in the shots – his love for football, his general loving nature.  This is the second time we used Moxie Design for our children’s senior photos. I can’t even imagine going anywhere else! Karen takes the time to really prep the photo shoot by getting to know the student, and understanding the overall goals of the session. I have never known a photographer who so beautifully captures the essense of the subject.  Karen’s engaging personality which immediately relaxes the student and enables her to get the very best out of the shoot.  Karen was kind enough to squeeze us in after a cancellation in the fall. Mikey really wanted to do it then. We ran to Augustana after his football practice at Alleman, and were blessed with a fabulous early evening. Extra bonus – Mikey will be attending Augie and playing football, so his photos on the field are extra special.  Karen really captures the essence of the subject and the photos are beautiful and perfect every time.”

If Judy were to tell her best friend about Moxie, she would say ” Don’t hesitate! You’ll be in the best hands and your senior photos will be beyond expectation.”

One piece of advice that Judy has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Relax and trust Karen.”  (this makes me smile, Judy)!!

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

Cheers to your future, Mikey!!

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 Ellie.
This all American beauty was so much fun to work with and is a total knockout!  She had such amazing wardrobe choices and her natural ability in front of the camera absolutely blew me away.

Here is a little about what Ellie had to say about her session with Moxie:  “Karen did an amazing job of helping me decide what style to do where. From neutral colors in nature with my puppy, to bolder colors in an urban setting, it really showed all sides of me.  It was such a relaxed and fun shoot, Karen made me feel extremely comfortable.  Karen was also super knowledgeable about what poses look good and always made sure I looked my best.  I loved that Karen encouraged me to really be myself through the poses, wardrobe, and locations. Karen is so talented, and she did such an amazing job using her skills to capture my personality in all the pictures she took.  Karen was loves what she does and it shows in the quality of her work. During the whole shoot she tried to get to know you better in order to make sure your personality really shows throughout the shoot.  I love Moxie Design because it’s the entire package – so easy and fun!”

One piece of advice that Ellie has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Be ready to step out of your comfort zone, that’s where the fun is and fun looks good on camera!”

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

Thank you for the kind words and for letting us be a part of your senior year, Ellie!!  Cheers to your awesome 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. 

Meet Hannah.

When I first met Hannah, I was immediately psyched for her senior session.  This girl has such a natural ease about her and a boho vibe that I was so excited to capture.  When looking for our beach spot, we ended up going to West Lake, where we had the entire beach to ourselves – super score!  I was so pumped to be able to capture some awesome beach volleyball shots during her session since she’s so passionate about the sport and I love the way that her final images came together.

Here is a little about what Hannah had to say about her session with Moxie:
“First off, I wasn’t really into the whole senior pictures thing because i thought it was basic and I wanted something different. I was planning on having my mom just take my pictures for me. However she convinced me to have the professionally done and I was thankful that I got them done with Moxie! I was allowed to go out of the box and do things that represented me. It definitely wasn’t a typical senior photo shoot, or at least from what I expected! It was a way to express who I was while also being comfortable while doing it!”

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

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!

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 Ava.
This Assumption beauty was such an asset to the Class of 2018 model team and I am so happy that I was able to work with her on her senior photos!  The day of her session is one that I won’t forget.  Driving over to meet up with her, the weather looked cloudy, but didn’t call for rain until after her session time was over after sunset.  After about thirty minutes, the dark clouds started rolling in and my phone was blowing up with calls from my husband urging us to reschedule because a major storm was coming.  We chose to end the session there because it started sounding terrible (lightening and thunder are two things that scare me more than most).  The cool thing was that we got to do two different hair and makeup looks, which turned out to be awesome.  Thank you Ava, for being such a bright light in the world and for representing Moxie – you are amazing!

Here is a little about what Ava had to say about her session with Moxie:
“I never knew how fun taking pictures could be! Karen made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera and it really shows in my pictures.  I tried to go for a different look at every location, which made an amazing variety of pictures.  One of the locations was spontaneously chosen by Karen when we were on our way to our next location. It was a gorgeous red color door in front of a church. She just has a special eye for that kind of stuff!    We had to postpone half of my session because of a terrible storm coming! Karen was very flexible in adding in another half of my session on a different date, so I didn’t have to stress at all. 🙂  My biggest worry was not being photogenic, but having Karen there to help me with poses made me feel much better. The pictures turned out better than I could have imagined.  My favorite part of my Moxie Senior Experience was seeing the final product. I loved sitting down with Karen to look at all of the pictures at the Moxie Premiere Reveal.    The Moxie Design team is so cool to work with. I had so much fun feeling like a model.

One piece of advice that Ava has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “If you have any questions about locations or outfits, ask Karen! She is such a big help to make the preparation easy.”

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

Thanks to the rock stars at Haus of Heir boutique salon in Davenport for the awesome hair and makeup!!

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. 

Meet Kinsey.
This Class of 2018 Future ISU student (Go Redbirds)  & Moxie model has supermodel beauty and is just as sweet as she is gorgeous.
I absolutely loved being able to go out to her grandfather’s land to get some gorgeous and unique shots that were special to her and her family.  I also loved that Kinsey’s photos represent who she is and what she believes in.  Thanks for being awesome, Kinsey!  We love you!

Here is a little about what Kinsey had to say about her session with Moxie:
“For my shoot I was going for a couple different looks. I wanted some images that were really girly and dressy with more of a city feel, but I also wanted some more bohemian inspired, summery images. I felt that those two looks would reflect my personality in my images.  My experience with Karen was amazing! I think everyone is nervous before getting their photos taken, but Karen totally puts you at ease and makes you feel so confident in front of the camera and she makes posing so easy. She’s also so much fun to work with and I loved getting to be a model for her a few times.  Before my shoot I was so nervous that wouldn’t be happy with how I looked in my images but when I actually got to see them I was blown away. I was surprised that I actually loved them all!  My favorite part of the entire experience was how well Karen gets to know you. It makes your images so much better because Karen knows exactly what you want.  I chose to take pictures in the District because I thought it would fit the vibe I wanted and have a unique look. I chose my grandpa’s pond because it’s a beautiful place that’s special to my family. I grew up going out there all the time so it would be a unique location that only I would have pictures at.  The most memorable moment of my session was Karen bringing my favorite candy and pop. It’s another way that she gets to know you makes you so much more comfortable.  Getting your photos taken by Moxie Design is a really special experience that you shouldn’t miss out on during your senior year.  I love Moxie Design because they take the time to give you outstanding memories that no one else can.”

One piece of advice that Kinsey has for other seniors getting their photos taken?  “Don’t be afriad to step out of your comfort zone with different poses and looks because some things that you might think are weird at the time will end up being your favorite images.”

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

Happy Senior year, my love!
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.