Who's Carlin?

I love life – people, nature, the laughter, the tears, and all between.  That is why I photograph and create film – to capture and root fleeting moments, so they may blossom into our future, bringing comfort, love, and hope with every visitation.   Every moment is a gift of Life, so photography is a gift of eternal moments.

Everybody has an indescribable, inner beauty.  In our photoshoots and filming sessions together, it's about highlighting your internal light, creating soulful images and a fun experience together.

Formally, I am trained as a professional pianist, where I developed a deep connection with people, the environment, and myself.  Music, photography, and filmmaking strike the same internal chord, merely on different instruments.  A photography session or film shoot is like chamber music, where I partner with others to discover and create beauty between and within us.

Besides working with individuals and smaller ensembles, I have also photographed/filmed for larger organizations, such as Aspen Music Festival, Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Seattle Symphony, Music@Menlo, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and others under my production company Cracked Nut Creatives. Each session is tailored to the needs and vision of the client’s image.  With love and passion, I devote myself to tell their story.

Contact me for further details, and I will be happy to talk with you.  Feel free to refer to the FAQ page or my testimonial page.

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For those interested in my music making endeavors, I welcome you to step into my other world here.

For those interested in corporate collaborations, feel free to contact me through my production company Cracked Nut Creatives

For those interested collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, let me know!

Past collaborators include:

• Seattle Symphony / composer Derek Bermel

• Zimmerli Art Museum of Rutgers University / Video Installation

• Emerald City Music / violinist Kristin Lee

• San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Blueprint Ensemble