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Hi there! My name is Kayla— I’m a photographer located in San Diego, California. I picked up photography as a hobby to document my community and daily life, and quickly fell in love with the photo making process. What has always drawn me to photography is its impetus for empathy. I aspire to create pictures that capture the true essence of a moment, inspiring viewers to understand what the subject was feeling. Creating images of people has been a constant learning process, pushing me to pick up on body language and facial expressions, listening to the spoken and unspoken words of my subjects. I use the context of the surrounding environment to build layers in images, revealing the energy of the experience. Photography has provided me with a unique opportunity to deepen my connection to the world around me.

When I’m not taking pictures, you can find me in the clinic, in the ocean, or on my quest to find the best arepas in San Diego.

kayla.632.carlisle@gmail.com

@kayla_carlisle