The Blog: Real Raw Moments
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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…
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Kara Nixon X PYD
16 Aug 2014
Model: Joseph of PYD
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Styling: combined efforts of Joseph & Kara
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Hazy Blues
15 Aug 2014
Model: Meredith of Two Management
Stylist: Jill Vincent
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Major thanks to Jessica Castro for setting this up so we could hang out & shoot. It took Jill and me forever to get to El Matador, so once we got there I was far too tired to even…
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A Girl in Chinatown
15 Aug 2014
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I had the pleasure of working with Conner. We met up in Chinatown, where I actually got a jaywalking ticket (DUMB), but we still had a blast walking around, adventuring & shooting. Enjoy the photos we captured.
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Paxton
14 Aug 2014
Model: Paxton of Vision Los Angeles
Styling & Coaching: Joseph Boyd
Photographer: Kara Nixon
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Good Vibes
06 Aug 2014
Model: Luke of PYD
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Styling: combined efforts of Luke & Kara
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Beyond Nature
06 Aug 2014
Model: Angelia of Newmark Models
Styling: Jill Vincent
Photographer: Kara Nixon
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Blonde Beauty
01 Aug 2014
I rented the Sigma 35 & 85 for a week and on one of the last days with the lenses, I was able to set up a quick test shoot with my beautiful friend Stephanie. I texted her right when I got off work and thankfully she was ready to…
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Golden Breeze
24 Jul 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Two Management for the first time last week. I couldn’t be happier with who my first male model was. Beau is one of the most kind hearted people I have met, full of lots of jokes and lots of laughter. It is hard…
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Of One Sea
17 Jul 2014
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Models: Katie & Stephanie of No Ties Management
Head Stylist: Nicole Whitted
Makeup Artist: Noel Carlsen
Jewelry provided by Renae of Brooklyn Grace Jewelry
Photographer: Kara Nixon
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Sun, Skate & Sand
24 Jun 2014
Introducing the lovely Becca of newMARK Models – She is fabulously wonderful. I honestly had a blast photographing her. I felt like John Schell the entire day – extreme surfer/skater babe lifestyle shoot. I hadn’t done a one-on-one (Noel doesn’t count because we are like one person) lifestyle session in…
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A Studio Day
09 May 2014
Model: Jud of Next Model Management
Wardrobe: Kevin Roldan
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I switched it up last week and hit the studio with my good friend Kevin and Next model Jud. Jud was the winner of Survivor Nicaragua. Talk about a cool dude! We had a blast messing around in…
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Sandy Summer
07 May 2014
Model: Emily of Vision Los Angeles
Makeup & Hair: Noel Carlsen
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I met up with Emily for a quick session in Huntington Beach. She was a blast to work with. We busted through 6 looks in an hour and fifteen minutes. Enjoy some of the photos we…
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Christian //
01 May 2014
Model: Christian
Photographer: Kara Nixon
I had the pleasure of shooting my neighbor Christian. Check out that sweet surfer’s tan he’s got going on. Enjoy.
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A Girl and Her Beach
28 Apr 2014
Model: Megan
Photographer: Kara Nixon
Wardrobe: combined effort of Megan & Kara
Megan (or Summer as I originally know her by) and I met at Nordstrom two years ago when I was picking out a dress to wear while assisting Samuel Lippke on a wedding (be sure to check out…
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Graduation Sale
23 Apr 2014
I graduate in 10 days, so in light of my graduation, I am offering HALF OFF any portrait session booked by May 3
This includes anything and everything from head shots to family portraits to senior portraits to just some shots for your fashion blog. Email karabnixon@gmail.com to lock in…