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  1. Nick // Ford Models

    2014-12-24 07:06:25 UTC
    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…

  2. Dallas // Wilhelmina LA

    2014-12-24 06:44:50 UTC
    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…

  3. Cameron // BMG Models

    2014-12-24 06:05:10 UTC
    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…

  4. Nate // Wilhelmina LA

    2014-12-23 08:00:13 UTC
    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…

  5. Tuesdays with M

    2014-12-23 07:37:42 UTC
    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.

  6. Man In Black

    2014-12-23 05:40:48 UTC
    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…

  7. Micah // Vision Los Angeles

    2014-12-22 09:58:15 UTC
    Model: Micah of Vision Los Angeles / Elite Miami Grooming: Emily Wetzel Photographer: Kara Nixon

  8. Kendall // Wilhelmina

    2014-12-16 02:48:49 UTC
    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…

  9. Cait // Newmark

    2014-12-16 02:42:26 UTC
    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…

  10. Ricky // BMG Model

    2014-12-16 02:28:56 UTC
    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…

  11. Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions

    2014-11-24 03:59:56 UTC
    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…

  12. Jackie

    2014-11-06 05:00:15 UTC
    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…

  13. Victoria

    2014-11-06 04:26:11 UTC
    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…

  14. A Rainy Day with Natalee

    2014-11-03 07:11:00 UTC
    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…

  15. A California Fall

    2014-10-27 18:39:36 UTC
    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…

  16. Fall-O-Ween

    2014-10-27 04:01:38 UTC
    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…

  17. Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions

    2014-10-26 21:16:40 UTC
    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.** Email karabnixon@gmail.com to…

  18. Wedding Preview: Jenny + Patrick

    2014-10-26 06:13:17 UTC
    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…

  19. A Minimal Sexy

    2014-10-23 17:27:22 UTC
    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…

  20. LETGOdwork Summer Lookbook

    2014-10-14 05:44:21 UTC
    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…

  21. Exploring Culver City

    2014-10-09 07:23:07 UTC
    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…

  22. 17 Forever

    2014-10-09 06:42:50 UTC
    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 I entitled this set 17 Forever because this day was all about being 17 again. “Oh to…

  23. Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions

    2014-10-09 04:39:07 UTC
    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…

  24. The Warehouse

    2014-10-07 02:40:47 UTC
    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…

  25. 70’s Gal

    2014-10-04 21:47:04 UTC
    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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