The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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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…
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Kenny // MP Mega
31 Jan 2015
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Model: Kenny of MDM & MP Mega Miami
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I was thrilled was Kenny reached out to me about a test shoot. He found my work through our mutual friend Kevin Roldan. I’m so blessed to have friends who recommend my work and who I can in turn…
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Paul Michael // Next LA
31 Jan 2015
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Model: Paul Michael of Next Los Angeles
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
Long hair, don’t care! More like short hair, don’t care!! It was great to catch up with Paul nearly a year later, except this time with short hair! When I first met Paul, it was an endless battle…
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Casey + Nate // Vision
31 Jan 2015
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Models: Casey + Nate of Vision Los Angeles
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
This was the day I had four shoots in a row. I was happy to end the day off right with Casey and Nate. This was another set geared toward Miami, except instead of swim-couple type shots,…
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Gaby + Tommy // Two
31 Jan 2015
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Models: Gaby & Tommy of Two Management
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
I was beyond stoked when Tommy was in my package from Two. Be sure to also check out the solo set of Tommy . I’ve seen his photos all over Pinterest and at Cotton On. He was one…
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Charlotte // LA Models
31 Jan 2015
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Model: Charlotte of LA Models & Wilhelmina Hawaii
Photographer & Stylist: Kara Nixon
Charlotte and I have been trying to work together for such a long time. Thankfully we were able to make a shoot happen before I headed to Miami. This was the day I stepped on a thorn,…
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Lucas // Wilhelmina LA
31 Jan 2015
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Model: Lucas of Wilhelmina Los Angeles
Photographer: Kara Nixon
It was truly a pleasure just hanging out with Lucas! He’s a fantastic person and put up with me being a total gimp. In case you didn’t hear… On my shoot with Charlotte , I stepped on a thorn and got…
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Ricky // MDM
31 Jan 2015
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Model & Stylist: Ricky of Models Direct Management
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I was really excited when Ricky reached out to me about a sports edition shoot. He picked up a bunch of gear for the shoot and we messed around. Check out that smile!
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Trevor // Wilhelmina Miami
31 Jan 2015
Model: Trevor of Wilhelmina Miami
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Styling: combined efforts of Trevor & Kara
Trevor is a fantastic person to be around. We talked about anything and everything from school to how we got started to traveling to Miami to agencies to student loans to life in general. It…
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Joshua Tree 2015
25 Jan 2015
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First shoot of 2015. Who wouldn’t be jumping for joy? Planning this shoot was exhilarating because I love going out to Joshua Tree, so I was extremely excited to start off the year with a bang by planning a trip out there with so many good friends. It was a…
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Brighton + Geneva
18 Jan 2015
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All I can say is I love these two. I love their carefree spirits, their infectious laughter and their silly jokes.
Models: Brighton of Wilhelmina Los Angeles & Geneva of Two Management
Style & Photographer: Kara Nixon
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Cole // Vision Los Angeles
18 Jan 2015
Dylan, Christian and I met up with Cole in the Art District. It was a rainy day, but we still made some beautiful images. I was mainly shooting BTS video for Dylan, but I was able to snap these shots. Enjoy
Model: Cole of Vision Los Angeles
Photographer: Kara Nixon
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Brian // LA Models
15 Jan 2015
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Model: Brian of LA Models
Style: Scotch & SodaPhotographer: Kara Nixon
I loved working with Brian! He and I met at the Wilhelmina Holiday party. We took some sweet photos together on PHHHOTO and there was an instant connection. He and I were discussed working together and as the night…
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Jessica + Rafael // Two Management
13 Jan 2015
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One of the last shoots of 2014. It was such a blast working with these weirdos.
Models: Jessica + Rafael of Two Management
Makeup: Magali Perets
Photographer & Stylist: Kara Nixon
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Joshua Tree
12 Jan 2015
Jill and I made a second trip out to Joshua Tree at the end of 2014. I am happy to finally share the images with you
Models: Dani & Emily
Styling: Jill Vincent (featuring Valley City, Braain Waashed & Sky Dog Jewelry)
Makeup & Hair: Sarah Kondor & Jasmine Torres…
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2014! & That’s a Wrap
01 Jan 2015
2014 came and went so fast. Last year, I could wait for 2014 to come because it meant I only had one semester left of college. Fast-forward a year, I am almost wishing I could go back and experience it all again. 2014 was truly a successful year for me…
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Wade // Two Management
24 Dec 2014
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Model: Wade of Two Management
Grooming: Magali Perets
Stylist & Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had been trying to shoot with Wade for a few months. He just switched from Vision LA to Two Management. As soon as he switched to Two, I received an email from his agent asking if…
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Nick // Ford Models
24 Dec 2014
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Model: Nick of Ford Models
Makeup: Sara Robey
Styling: Tai Kendrick, asst. Kacey Lynch
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I met up with the crew in Pasadena because Michele’s car can’t go on freeways, so she needed to stay as local as possible. We stayed so so local we went to her…
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Dallas // Wilhelmina LA
24 Dec 2014
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Model: Dallas of Wilhelmina LA
Styling: Dylan Razo
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Dallas met me and Dylan at FD Photo Studio in downtown LA. I had no idea this was his first shoot ever, so it was a good thing we had multiple models hanging out at the studio. I was…
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Cameron // BMG Models
24 Dec 2014
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Model: Cameron of BMG Models
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Cameron reached out to me after his agent told him about me. It took a few weeks to plan a shoot, but we made it happen, even amongst busy schedules and little light to shoot. He drove all the way to OC…
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Nate // Wilhelmina LA
23 Dec 2014
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Model: Nate of Wilhelmina LA
Styling & Photography: Kara Nixon
This was Nate’s first shoot ever. He had no idea what to expect, so it’s a good thing he started with me. I let him jump off rocks, run around and just be a playful 17 year old. Here’s a…