We recently connected with Carli Lind and have shared our conversation below.

Carli, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Originally I had moved to California to peruse the performing arts, from improv, sketch comedy, song writting school, yoga programs I spent years practicing everything but photography. I would hire film photographers for content, and having befriended many, their influence was far greater than anything I have studied. Having bringing thrifted cameras, and Polaroids around to productions and music events for fun for years and switching to shoot for intent has been the most challenging shift. I started off completely on analog, and had to focus on digital which has been intimidating to work among the best event photographers in Los Angeles. I am still learning how to work my DSLR, I am completely self taught (took a year to even load a film camera accurately). There’s so much to be said on learning the craft, especially when I would say my signature style is much more artsy and specific rather than general coverage. Film is a patient process, and over the years I’ve had to try on many different styles when it comes to being employed to photograph. Every time I shoot I learn something new…or what not to do. I find the learning process to be highly experimental, and intuitive. Currently switching to a Sony, I’ve found putting my vintage lenses from my film cameras has been a style that excites me. Even when it comes to lighting and home studio, I started buying equipment during the pandemic and just messing around. I am yet to ever take a proper lesson, and I can’t not express enough how challenging this journey has been. From live events, large crowds, e-commerce, behind the scenes each require such a different demand.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am a freelance photographer, who specializes in behind the scenes, nightlife and festival photography. I offer any style of photography, and am most proud of taking photos for my comedy hero’s, and celebrity moments. My style is much more relaxed, casual, candid, and I let the camera do all the work, shooting with me is always a very fun time. Working with me requires no prior experience modeling, anyone can be in my photos.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Post what you love, not what you think should be shared. I can be very quiet on social media, yet simultaneously impulsive. My audience never knows what to expect from me. The second you stop sharing your vision and what makes you happy you can get lost. When I started this instagram, I knew nothing, was so innocent to the professional world of photography, and that in itself is what levitated me forward and was expressing my true form. Never stop being amazed and excited about the work, even when the extraordinary becomes normal.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Its the people that pushed me into this art form, my peers get so excited about my work, and that always makes me blush. So I guess just the joy of others reactions. For me the most rewarding part is just working with so many different creatives, and having to constantly be brave when on the town and connecting with performers and models that inspire me. I’m a social butterfly, and I love working with new faces.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doublewide00/

Image Credits
1. Sethward (@sthwrd) 2. Sick New world Fest 3. Hailey Bieber (@haileybieber) 4. Kris Tash, behind the scenes of Hamlet, (@jawhoney.tv) 5. Cat Cassini, fashion model (@catcassini) 6. Victoria Lafaurie (@vicochipster) 7. Player Won (@nickgalarza) 8. (@blakeleonn @suelshort) Behind the scenes on Suel Short