The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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Milla // Q Management NY
23 Nov 2015
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Model: Milla ℅ Q Management NYC
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Milla and I first met at Q when I went in for a Go See. We instantly clicked and I knew I wanted to shoot with her. I honestly wanted to shoot with almost every model I met with, but I…
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Kelsey + Matt
21 Nov 2015
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It’s safe to say I’m back in California AND these two are married! I mean what? Can’t believe these two are married. Unfortunately, I missed out on their special day, but I figured now was a good time to release their engagement photos. Kels and I have been friends for…
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Alex + Clara //
21 Nov 2015
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Models: Alex ℅ One Management + Clara ℅ IMG
Photographer: Kara Nixon
(Shot in Lower Eastside, NY)
Best friends and Barbie girls.
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CJ + Marissa
07 Nov 2015
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Models: CJ ℅ Wilhelmina & Marissa ℅ Major
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of teaming up with CJ while I was in New York. He and I originally met in Miami about 6 months earlier, so it was great to find him in another city. We planned a…
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Hannah // Red
30 Oct 2015
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Model: Hannah ℅ Red
Makeup: Guerline
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of working with Hannah while I was cat-sitting for my friends Kelley and Devin. They were cool enough to allow me to shoot in their apartment. As you can probably tell, I did a lot of shoots…
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Blaire + Ryland // Q Models
17 Oct 2015
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Models: Blaire + Ryland ℅ Q Model Management NY
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Shot in Brooklyn, NY
I had the pleasure of teaming up with Blaire and Ryland for a young skater editorial. I first met them at Q Model Management and I knew instantly I wanted to work with both…
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Pink Make ‘Em Wink
12 Oct 2015
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Model: Diego Barrueco ℅ Two Management
Stylist: Brandon Win
Photographer: Kara Nixon
All right, all right ladies and gents… The moment you’ve been waiting for. THE BLOG POST of Diego Barrueco. If you haven’t seen why it took me so long to post this… Make sure you check out Caleo…
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Ashlen // Q Models
10 Oct 2015
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Ashlen ℅ Q Models
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Looks include brands such as Zara and Nasty Gal.
I had the pleasure of working with Ashlen. I met with her at Q and loved her. She was beyond sweet and just so fun! It turned out we also have a lot of…
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Anastasia // One.1
06 Oct 2015
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Model: Anastasia ℅ One.1 Management
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had a BLAST with Anastasia. I was really looking forward to shooting with her because her book is AMAZING. She was just as amazing as her book. We met at my apartment in Brooklyn and wandered around. She brought a lot…
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Tyler // New York Models
01 Oct 2015
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Model: Tyler ℅ New York Models
Photographer: Kara Nixon
My dude! Tyler. Love this kid. We first met in California when I shot him and his friend Tyler Shaw. They were the first LA Models guys I worked with and now LA Models is one of the main agencies I…
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Blogger: Chelsea + Darius
01 Oct 2015
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If you missed the post of solely Chelsea, check it out here. While you are here, check out the photos of Chelsea and Darius. I was so excited when Chelsea asked if Darius could come along. At the time, he had just been put on Instagram’s suggested users list, so…
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Bree // Newmark Models
21 Sep 2015
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Model: Bree ℅ Newmark Models
Makeup: Aliana Moss
Stylist + Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of teaming up with the gorgeous Bree of Newmark Models with makeup artist Aliana Moss. We ventured downtown, did makeup right out of Aliana’s trunk (and got harassed by some crazy homeless men)…
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Blake // Images
20 Sep 2015
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Model: Blake ℅ Images
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I was stoked to meet up with fellow photographer / model Blake Ballard in New York City while we were both in town. We met up at The Butcher’s Daughter in Soho to eat some bomb salads, then we wandered around and found…
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Blogger: ANAWOZA
17 Sep 2015
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“Creative, Fashion Stylist and YouTuber. Florida girl now living in the city that never sleeps, NYC” -Anarosa Trotta
Shot in West Village, New York.
I had the pleasure of working with this lovely soul again when I was in New York this summer. We first worked on an editorial Upper…
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Mr Rutherford
03 Sep 2015
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Model: Eric ℅ LA Models
Grooming: Magali Rachel (Home Series) + Jeremy Kaikala (Pool Series)
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Eric, better known as Mr Rutherford, is one of the greatest people I know. It’s been truly a blessing to work with such a talented, down to earth, kind-hearted person. I love…
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Julien // Wilhelmina LA
02 Sep 2015
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Model: Julien ℅ Wilhelmina LA & MDM
Grooming: Magali Rachel
Photographer: Kara Nixon
French guys are always such a blast and Julien was nothing short of awesome. We were cracking up the entire day as we adventured around Venice Beach. Enjoy!
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Tony // Campbell Models
02 Sep 2015
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ADVENTURE ALWAYS.
Model: Tony ℅ Campbell Models
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I FINALLY had the pleasure of teaming up with THE TONY TRAHAN. We met up at William Callan’s apartment, got a great lunch nearby and then headed out to Vasquez Rocks to grab some EPIC photos. Need I say more?…
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“Hang Out” for Fantastics Mag
31 Aug 2015
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Models: Austin + Preston ℅ Wilhelmina Los Angeles
Styling: Ryan Mark of Ezekiel Clothing
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of teaming up with three awesome dudes on a shoot for Fantastics Mag. Ryan and I first met via Tinder (not joking) and I knew I wanted to know…
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Ilan // Wilhelmina NY
26 Aug 2015
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Model: Ilan ℅ Wilhelmina New York
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I absolutely love this dude. He is just a one of a kind person with such a beautiful soul. He’s always smiling and is down for whatever adventure I have in store for him. Last November, I was getting back from…
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Ryan // Soul Artist Management
23 Aug 2015
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Model: Ryan ℅ Soul
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Photographed in Soho, New York
I had the pleasure of teaming up with the ever so handsome Ryan of Soul Artist Management. We met up at good ol’ Ground Support in Soho and then wandered around a bit. It was a fairly quick…
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Blogger: Chelsea D March
16 Aug 2015
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“Instagram has done a lot for many people. It has created a space for companies, brands and creatives to let users and consumers into their world. I am really appreciative of the social community because I am have been able to meet so many creatives and create relationships.” - Chelsea…
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A Day in the Life Feature: David Aronson
16 Aug 2015
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I had the pleasure of teaming up with Brooklyn artist David Aronson for a quick little day in the life feature. I first met David through Rachel Lynch, better known as I Hate Blonde (view our previous set here) when I was staying at her place for a few days…
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Charlotte // Wilhelmina NY
15 Aug 2015
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Model: Charlotte ℅ Wilhelmina New York
Makeup + Styling: Guerline
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Charlotte recently signed with Wilhelmina New York and she was recommended by a couple of other model friends of mine. It was an extremely last minute shoot since a few things fell through. I was so glad…
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Kane // Wilhelmina NY
13 Aug 2015
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Model: Kane ℅ Wilhelmina New York
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Shot in Chinatown, New York
I had the pleasure of FINALLY teaming up with Kane in New York City. He and I first started talking via Instagram after I kept seeing him and he kept seeing my work. After multiple failed…
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Jimmy // MSA Models
07 Aug 2015
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Model: Jimmy ℅ MSA New York
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Shot on Wall Street, New York.
I had the pleasure of working with the awesome Jimmy of MSA. I first started talking to Jimmy on Facebook when I was in California. I knew i was going to be in New York,…