The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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Kendall // Wilhelmina
16 Dec 2014
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Model: Kendall of Wilhelmina
Makeup: Magali Perets
Photographer & Styling: Kara Nixon
Kendall and I have been trying to schedule a shoot together for about a year or so now. We would plan a day and then something would come up or we would just miss each other in LA…
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Cait // Newmark
16 Dec 2014
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Model: Cait of Newmark Models
Makeup: Alicia WheelerStyling: Jill VincentPhotographer: Kara Nixon
I was really excited when Jules asked me to shoot with Cait. Jill and I decided on downtown LA, assuming it made sense for all of us to meet in LA. Cait and her sister Shannon are actually…
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Ricky // BMG Model
16 Dec 2014
Model: Ricky of BMG Models
Makeup: Abella Bala
Ricky contacted me about shooting and I was extremely excited to work with him. We met up in Santa Monica and explored a bit. Ricky brought his own clothes and Abella and I did our best to style him. Enjoy the photos…
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Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions
24 Nov 2014
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Fall & Holiday mini sessions are still in session. If you haven’t taken your family photos for your Christmas cards now is your chance! If you are still looking for the perfect gift for a friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, loved one, etc, here it is!
With each package, you and your loved…
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Jackie
06 Nov 2014
Jackie and I have been trying to shoot for a little while, so of course I made time for her before I left for New York. She was such a joy to be around and I am so blessed to call her a friend. She’s also the greatest gal who…
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Victoria
06 Nov 2014
Victoria and I had a quick session before I headed to New York this week. We met up after I got off work and just worked with the light we had readily available. The light went really fast, so we used my headlights to give us light, which gave us…
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A Rainy Day with Natalee
03 Nov 2014
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Natalee and I have been trying to shoot for a few months now, so I was excited to finally be able to shoot with her this past week. I am heading to New York in 2 days and I was in desperate need to get my portfolio on track for…
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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…