Young woman golden hour flowers, photographer joyfully holds her camera in the desert

Hey! I’m Carina Conti.

I’m a photographer, actor, and dancer based in LA. I love photography, especially portraits, because they allow me to celebrate the best in people. It’s my mission to create a space where you can feel free to express, explore, and grow closer to yourself, because, to me, that’s when you are the most beautiful.

I’m glad you’re here.

A woman with dark curly hair wearing a black spaghetti strap top and a black jacket, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background.
A portrait of a young woman with dark curly hair, in a colorful sweater, crouching among yellow wildflowers.
A black and white portrait of a young woman in a black turtleneck with wind-tousled hair, against a blurred urban background, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression.
A portrait of a young brunette woman in a red floral dress sitting in a field surrounded by wildflowers and trees, with an expression of introspection, as she reaches for a flower.
A portrait of a young, dar-haired woman wearing a straw hat and floral dress standing outdoors with her eyes closed.

Authenticity > Perfection

I celebrate quirkiness, strong personalities, and vulnerability, because my favorite pictures will always be the ones that make me feel something. I challenge traditional standards of beauty by looking beyond the superficial and digging into the authentic. The best moments are when I get to help bolster a client’s self-esteem by showing them how beautiful their photos are, and I can’t wait to do that for you.

Young woman reaches toward camera on a sunny day
Young woman holds polaroid with sun beams
Young woman holds polaroid and fixes her hair in the wind, blue sky
A portrait of a young brunette woman in brown embroidered vest and white shirt next to wooden wall.
A portrait of a young brunette woman in a white dress, spinning in a field of yellow wildflowers, smiling with a mountainous background under a partly cloudy sky.
A studio portrait of a young woman with dark, curly hair posing under purple lighting, wearing a purple jumpsuit.
A portrait of a young brunette woman in overalls, enjoying a sunny day in a grassy field with the sun setting behind mountains.
A studio portrait of a young brunette woman in a black bustier with gold earrings, posing with head tilted back against a dark olive green background.

Why all the Self-Portraits?

I started taking self-portraits because, as a multi-hyphenate creative, I wanted to be more comfortable with my own image. Over the past four years, this has become an incredible lesson in self-love, but it has also made me a much stronger photographer. My favorite self-portraits are always the ones that were the most cathartic; the ones that helped me get through a hard time, when I allowed myself to document my feelings honestly. I know first-hand how hard it can be to feel authentic and at ease in front of a camera, but I also know how powerful, healing, and beautiful it can be when you feel free to be your whole self. My hope is to help you access that, and capture it.

Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes content on my blog!

Three photos of the photographer Conti and the Canon taking self-portraits at the salt flats in Death Valley
A strip of beige torn paper with rough edges and a textured surface.
Piece of beige textured masking tape on a transparent background.

Let’s work together

Have a specific project in mind? The services page will guide you through the shooting experience and price packages. Check out the galleries to get a sense of my style and feel free to contact me with any questions! I can’t wait to see what we create.

This portrait was taken by my friend Vinny Balbo — Thanks Vinny!

“I was apprehensive about being in front of the camera; I have never felt photogenic but have been on a mission to become more relaxed and have an honest vulnerability show through in images of me. Carina suggested that we journal and ground in the moment, which created a connection between photographer and subject. The shoot turned into a fun and beautiful experience. I am now looking forward to experimenting and creating an ongoing series of photoshoots with her.”

-Mary

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