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  1. 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…


  2. 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.


  3. 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…


  4. 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…


  5. 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…


  6. 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…


  7. 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…


  8. 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…


  9. 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…


  10. 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…


  11. 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…


  12. 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…


  13. 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…


  14. Tracy Goes West

    2014-09-25 05:55:50 UTC

    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…


  15. Andrei

    2014-09-24 05:38:39 UTC

    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…


  16. A Boudoir Moment

    2014-09-17 19:16:36 UTC

    Abbey and I shot a week ago and made sure to get in some boudoir type images. Enjoy.


  17. Wedding Preview: Jamie + Matt

    2014-09-17 06:22:46 UTC

    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.


  18. New Face. New Studio.

    2014-09-01 07:44:36 UTC

    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…


  19. The Stephens - Wedding Preview

    2014-08-24 22:52:16 UTC

    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.


  20. The Bates - Orange County Family Session

    2014-08-24 20:49:29 UTC

    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…


  21. Ventura Warped Tour

    2014-08-22 05:46:17 UTC

    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…


  22. As I Walked Down the Street…

    2014-08-19 05:53:06 UTC

    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…


  23. A Laguna Love Story {Allie & Stratton}

    2014-08-16 16:00:01 UTC

    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…


  24. Paxton

    2014-08-14 04:39:14 UTC

    Model: Paxton of Vision Los Angeles Styling & Coaching: Joseph Boyd Photographer: Kara Nixon


  25. Alexandra

    2014-04-22 03:20:34 UTC

    Model: Alexandra of Newmark Models Photographer: Kara Nixon Hair and Makeup: Noel Carlsen Wardrobe was a combined effort of Noel and myself


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