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  1. 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…


  2. 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…


  3. 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…


  4. 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…


  5. 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…


  6. 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…


  7. 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…


  8. 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…


  9. 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.


  10. 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.


  11. Edgy Brandy

    2014-09-08 06:31:27 UTC

    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.…


  12. 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…


  13. 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.


  14. 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…


  15. 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…


  16. 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…


  17. 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…


  18. Paxton

    2014-08-14 04:39:14 UTC

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


  19. Of One Sea

    2014-07-17 05:56:41 UTC

    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


  20. A Studio Day

    2014-05-09 00:28:07 UTC

    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…


  21. Christian //

    2014-05-01 18:39:45 UTC

    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.


  22. A Girl and Her Beach

    2014-04-28 06:05:12 UTC

    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…


  23. Graduation Sale

    2014-04-23 06:34:05 UTC

    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…


  24. 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


  25. Nicolas

    2014-04-21 04:55:18 UTC

    Model: Nicolas of Wilhelmina LA & Elite Paris Photographed by Kara Nixon Styled by the combined effort of Kara and Nicolas Nicolas just arrived in California from Paris a little over a week before we were able to shoot. We did not have much in mind other than a few…


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