The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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Ashley {New Face}
20 May 2015
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Model: Ashley
Makeup: Magali Rachel
Photographer + Stylist: Kara Nixon
Ashley is one awesome gal! I loved her so much, I wound up working with her two weeks in a row. Our first series together was on the beach featuring looks from Roxy, Brixton, Free People, Mikoh, Ruckus, and more.…
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Nick // LA Models
16 May 2015
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Model: Nick ℅ LA Models
Grooming: Magali Rachel
Stylist + Photographer: Kara Nixon
I was really looking forward to this shoot with Nick. I had a vision (preppy + sporty) and was ready to go. Nick is from London and is just so fun to be around. He had Mags…
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Jen // Next LA
11 May 2015
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Model: Jen ℅ Next Los Angeles
Makeup: Magali Rachel
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of working with the Aubrey Plaza lookalike a few weeks back. She’s not only a gorgeous and talented model, but also a fantastic stylist and blogger. Be sure to scope her blog after viewing…
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Ismini // Next LA
09 May 2015
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Model: Ismini ℅ Next Los Angeles
Makeup: Rachel Ohana
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Ismini and I had one thing on our mind when we shot this… Coachella. It was the Thursday before everyone headed off to Coachella weekend one. We grabbed some cool Coachella vibin looks and went to work. It…
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Britt + Mitch
08 May 2015
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Models: Mitchell ℅ Next LA + Miami featuring Britt
Makeup: Noel Carlsen
Photographer + Stylist: Kara Nixon
Mitchell is one of my best Aussie mates. I absolutely love working with him because the entire day is full of laughter, Aussie jokes and sayings, lots of abs, and just good life…
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Heidi + Matt
07 May 2015
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Models: Heidi ℅ Next LA + Matt
Makeup: Magali Rachel
Photographer & Stylist: Kara Nixon
Heidi + Matt are so fun to be around. They have a lot of energy (Matt especially). They ran around, jumped off things, skated, slipped on skateboards, stuck out their tongues and other wild things.…
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Jenny // Next LA
07 May 2015
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Model: Jenny ℅ Next Los Angeles
Makeup: Magali Rachel
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Jenny is one of the sweetest girls I have met. She was truly a pleasure to be around. We were laughing, talking about life and enjoying the moments. Be sure to check out her blog
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Colin Owens in Laguna
05 May 2015
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Model: Colin Owens ℅ Vision LA, No Ties SD, LA Models Runway & Next Miami
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Brands featured: JCrew, Scotch and Soda, American Apparel, Diesel, Rag & Bone, Quiksilver, AG Jeans, Hotline and Ben Sherman
I always love shooting with my dear friend Colin. This time around he…
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Aidan // Vision LA
28 Apr 2015
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Model: Aidan ℅ Vision Los Angeles
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of catching up with Aidan a few weeks back in Pasadena. We wandered around, drank coffee & tea, and talked about life & the industry. All in all, a solid day. Enjoy the series we created together.
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Felix // LA Models
27 Apr 2015
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F E L I X
Talk about one of the coolest, most down to earth people. I was running about a half hour later to this shoot and I was so worried Felix was sitting there waiting for me. Traffic was literally awful and the clock kept ticking closer to…
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Brandi // Newmark Models
23 Apr 2015
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Brandi and I met up for a quick shoot in Crystal’s backyard and around Orange. I have wanted to work with Brandi for a little while now because I am good friends with one of her best friends, Hunter and he always had such good things to say about her.…
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Jacob // Wilhelmina LA
16 Apr 2015
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Model: Jacob ℅ Wilhelmina LA
Photographer & Stylist: Kara Nixon
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Brandyn // Next LA
15 Apr 2015
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One of my absolute favorite people to work with… Brandyn of Next LA. We met up in Downtown LA for a quick test shoot and hangs. I’ll let the pictures speak for the great times we had. Enjoy and look out for our next series!
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John // Wilhelmina LA
14 Apr 2015
Hello friends
Sorry I have been so MIA. For those of you who don’t know, I just moved. Not far. Same city actually, but it was definitely a time consuming project. I was still shooting a lot between packing boxes, going through clothes, making stops at Goodwill and OC Rescue…
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Chase Mattson + Family
26 Mar 2015
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I had the pleasure of tagging along to a shoot with Kevin Roldan featuring Chase Mattson of Next Models LA. He brought the family along, so of course I had to snap a few images. Chase + Devin = Hazel, an absolute bundle of cuteness! Although this was just a…
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Noelle
16 Mar 2015
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Model: Noelle
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Noelle is one of my fantastic clients. We met while I was in school at APU when we lived really close to each other. I was so glad to reconnect with her again a year later. This time, we set up a shoot mainly for…
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Robert // LA Models Specialty Talent
15 Mar 2015
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Model: Robert of LA Models Specialty Talent (Musician)
Photographer: Kara Nixon (asst. Nico Marino)
Jarrod reached out to me about shooting a new project he was working on. I was excited to jump on board and we set up a shoot for an hour later with Robert. It was Robert’s…
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Cody // PYD
14 Mar 2015
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Model: Cody of PYD MM
Styling: Combined efforts of Cody + Kara with Lucky & Zara Man
Photographer: Kara Nixon
C O D Y // I had the pleasure of working with Cody while he was in town. It was a long time coming and I am so glad we…
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MaeMae // Two Management
13 Mar 2015
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M A E || M A E // She is seriously too cute. This was one of those really quick shoots.. Maybe an hour, but man we knocked out some awesome images. Sometimes you just work with people who can read your mind and do exactly what you had envisioned.…
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Zac // LA Models
13 Mar 2015
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Model: Zac of LA Models
Styling: Combined efforts of Zac + Kara
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Z A C – where do I even start? He’s absolutely wonderful and such a pleasure to be around! Zac and I met up in Downtown, grabbed some tea & juice and got straight to…
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New Face Spencer // Wilhelmina LA
06 Mar 2015
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Model: Spencer of Wilhelmina LA
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon featuring items from Gap and Zara
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Brandyn // Next LA
28 Feb 2015
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Model: Brandyn of Next LA
Stylist: Shaina Feldman
Photographer: Kara Nixon
This shoot was a long time coming! I was beyond stoked to finally shoot with Brandyn. We met up at LACMA and shot around for a bit. I’m really looking forward to potentially collaborating again tomorrow! Enjoy the images.
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Cheyne // LA Models
26 Feb 2015
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Model: Cheyne of LA Models
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
Cheyne and I were supposed to shoot before I headed to Miami, but I’m honestly glad we waited to shoot after I got back because I was able to focus styling, shooting and getting to know him without rushing to…
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Victor // LA Models
26 Feb 2015
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Model: Victor of LA Models
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Talk about a fantastic day with a fantastic model! Victor has been at it for 15 years and it really shows when you work with him. I absolutely loved working with him because not only was he a killer model, but he…
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Tommy // Two
31 Jan 2015
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Model: Tommy of Two Management
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
Tommy, Tommy, Tommy… I could go on and on about this guy, but I won’t. I will say that he is incredibly awesome and such a pleasure to be around. He had me laughing the entire day! Especially when a…