The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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A California Fall
27 Oct 2014
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Model: Christian
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Assistant: Parker
Christian & I have been friends for a while. It took forever for us to shoot – a year or two even! I was finally able to head down to his place in San Diego to do a shoot and I’m so stoked…
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Fall-O-Ween
27 Oct 2014
Coast Hills had a fall “BBQ” today! Of course the elders were there with their chili! My dad obviously made the best one, but Phil won, so congrats to Phil (major props to his son + friends for stuffing multiple votes for Phil in the jar hah!). I had the…
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Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions
26 Oct 2014
Here is an updated version of the fall & holiday mini sessions I am offering. Updated dates & this flyer officially says REFER A FRIEND & RECEIVE $25 OFF BOTH YOUR SESSIONS
Don’t forget, these are open to families, friends, roommates & couples!
Select graduating seniors applicable.**
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Email karabnixon@gmail.com to…
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Wedding Preview: Jenny + Patrick
26 Oct 2014
Pat has been a good friend of mine for a long time, so I was honored when he asked me to photograph their engagement pictures and then again when he asked me to photograph their wedding. It was such a wonderful wedding, so much fun that I had to post…
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A Minimal Sexy
23 Oct 2014
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Model: Kellyn of Two Management
Styling: Shaina Feldman of Stylehouse 13
Photographer: Kara Nixon
It was honestly such a pleasure to work with Kellyn. It was like she read my mind as we were creating. It was so easy to work with her. I couldn’t help but keep shooting because…
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LETGOdwork Summer Lookbook
14 Oct 2014
I am just releasing the photos from the summer lookbook for LETGOdwork here on my blog. This was a time consuming blog to put together, as there were so many great images to choose from! It took quite some time to narrow it down. The main reason I am posting…
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Exploring Culver City
09 Oct 2014
Every Thursday is testing day for me. This past Thursday, I headed to Culver City to explore. I had the pleasure of shooting with two handsome guys – one from Two & one from DT Model Management
Charlie and I met up at Bar Nine Collective. It was Charlie’s first…
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17 Forever
09 Oct 2014
Models: Brighton & Jeremy of PYD Model Management, KJ of Two Management & Milena of Vision Los Angeles
Makeup & Hair: Sarah Sass of Ooo La La
Stylist: Jill Vincent
Photographer: Kara NIxon
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I entitled this set 17 Forever because this day was all about being 17 again. “Oh to…
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Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions
09 Oct 2014
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I am currently booking for fall & holiday mini sessions. There sessions are 20 minutes and open to families, friends, roommates, couples, siblings, and there is even limited availability to solo sessions. These are completely affordable, especially during a money-spending time. If these dates don’t work for you, feel free…
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The Warehouse
07 Oct 2014
The best shoots are when the models show up, you shoot and just hang out. A day in the warehouse with Bryce and Abi was just that. Abi showed up first and we went through wardrobe while waiting for Bryce. Once Bryce made it, we started shooting right away. I…
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70's Gal
04 Oct 2014
Model: Milena of Vision Los Angeles
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Styling: Combined efforts of Kara & Milena
Milena had her first test shoot ever with me, which was wonderful. It was one of my favorite shoots to date and here we are again doing another test shoot. She has ridiculously awesome…
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A Day in Home with Manda
03 Oct 2014
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Here is the most recent series I have been working on. I’m extremely excited and would love to have more people contribute to it. My first official session was with Manda at her place in Los Angeles. Enjoy her cute space! I sure did.
Model: Manda of Wunder Management
Photographer:…
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Tracy Goes West
25 Sep 2014
Tracy came out to California and it was awesome. She Facebook messaged me about a week before she was coming out because she needed a place to stay for a night and also needed someone to pick her up from the airport. I was more than happy to do so…
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Andrei
24 Sep 2014
Model: Andrei Lis
Photographed & Styled by Kara Nixon
I find the best shoots are the spontaneous ones where you have a location in mind or a certain look and you just kind of let it happen. Andrei and I made a trip down to Laguna Beach and just went…
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A Boudoir Moment
17 Sep 2014
Abbey and I shot a week ago and made sure to get in some boudoir type images. Enjoy.
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Wedding Preview: Jamie + Matt
17 Sep 2014
Jamie and Matt were both my managers at In N Out at one point or other. I had the pleasure of photographing their wedding. Here are a couple of previews from the day.
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A Fresh Look
12 Sep 2014
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Model: Tyler of Two Management
Wardrobe: Shaina Feldman
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Assisted by Nico Marino
Tyler needed some new images for his portfolio. His agent wanted a fresh, young look for him, so we hit the studio to make it happen. There’s a little surprise at the end, so enjoy!
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Minimal Days
12 Sep 2014
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Abbey and I have been good friends for about a year now. I had the pleasure of photographing her in Joshua Tree the first time I met her. Now nearly 6 months later we were able to hit the studio for some fun, minimal work. She is such a pleasure…
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Edgy Brandy
08 Sep 2014
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Model: Mikalah of Two Management, Elite Miami, Lions NY & Osbrink LA
Wardrobe: Shaina Feldman
Photographer: Kara Nixon
When planning this session, I initially envisioned something resembling Brandy Melville, but once I knew I would be working with Shaina, I knew I wanted something a little bit sexier and edgier.…
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New Face. New Studio.
01 Sep 2014
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I had the pleasure of photographing Tom of Two Management this past week. A typical Thursday for me consists of driving 2 hours to get to LA in the morning. This past Thursday was just like that, except this time I had 4-5 shoots lined up. Shoot #1 was with…
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The Stephens - Wedding Preview
24 Aug 2014
I had the pleasure of photographing the Stephens wedding this weekend. Here is a preview of their special day and let me tell you, it was a beautiful day to remember & I feel honored to have been the person to capture the moments and document the memories.
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The Bates - Orange County Family Session
24 Aug 2014
The Bates family have been long time friends of my family. We grew up together, so it is always a pleasure to be able to photograph their family. The entire session was full of laughter. They all kept making funny faces and cracking jokes. They are all fairly sarcastic and…
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Ventura Warped Tour
22 Aug 2014
I had a blast photographing Ventura Warped Tour. I met up with one of my best friends Kyle Simmons & we made a day of it. We see each other 2-3 times a year max and this was the first time I was able to see him this year. I…
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As I Walked Down the Street…
19 Aug 2014
Rachele and I have been friends for a couple of years now. I hadn’t seen her in about a year, so I was extremely happy when we put together a shoot right before she moved to North Carolina. Little did I know she was moving when I texted her. She…
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A Laguna Love Story {Allie & Stratton}
16 Aug 2014
Stratton and I have known each other since high school. I would never have said he was my friend in high school because he was far too cool for me. If you didn’t know, I was pretty lame in high school, but that’s besides the point. Stratton and I have…