The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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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…
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Tuesdays with M
23 Dec 2014
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Model: Mike of MSA Models
Styling: Shaina Feldman
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Here is part of my lifestyle home series featuring Mike. Mike stopped by Shaina’s place and we went to work. It’s always a blast working with Mike.
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Man In Black
23 Dec 2014
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Model: Colin of Vision Los Angeles, No Ties San Diego & Next Miami
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Colin is one of my good friends and it is always a pleasure to work with him. This was only our second time working together, but let me tell you, each time we work…
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Micah // Vision Los Angeles
22 Dec 2014
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Model: Micah of Vision Los Angeles / Elite Miami
Grooming: Emily Wetzel
Photographer: Kara Nixon
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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…