Spotlight: Carley Rudd
I first met travel photographer Carley Rudd on a work project a few years ago and instantly fell in love with her photography. It’s been incredible watching as her photography career has taken off and she’s travelled all around the world capturing the most beautiful places. Her photos instantly transport you and also evoke such a sense of peace. I can’t wait for the day that we are able to visit some of these gorgeous places again! Follow along with Carley @carleyscamera.
IN HER WORDS…
I am a full-time freelance travel photographer and creative consultant. I have made a career out of my wanderlust and curiosity to capture beauty around the world. Over the past three years I have lived and worked nomadically in Bali, Portugal, Los Angeles, Italy, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua, NYC and countless other countries and destinations. My editorial and commercial photography work spans the travel and hospitality sectors and I contribute regularly to leading travel publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Afar, Suitcase Magazine, National Geographic Traveler and others.
I also just recently developed my own globally-inspired fine art photography collection. Prints can be found on my website.
HOW SHE’S KEEPING SPIRITS UP…
— Meditating every morning
— Taking walks in nature
— Re-living my travel memories by diving into my digital archive
— FaceTiming with friends and family (and good wine)
— Keep creating! Even though my photo shoots have all been cancelled I'm using the time to tap into my creativity and shoot personal projects, paint and play with clay.
WATCHING, READING, learning…
— Call Me By Your Name & The Talented Mr. Ripley—such beautiful poetic films with romantic soundtracks full of travel nostalgia. The escapism we all need right now.
— The last book I read was You Are a Dream and I just started reading The Artist's Way.
— I have been taking a lot of online classes. My fellow photographer friend @analuiphotography just taught an insightful photography/wellness course online. I’ve also been watching a lot of Skillshare classes online.
INSPIRED BY…
— For photography inspiration, I follow @lavinia_cernau, @lucylaucht and @brit_gill
— For environmental activism and sustainability practices by badass business women, I follow @elanaloo and @haleboyd
— For escapism and to be transported to a dreamy tropical island, I follow @sandylamu and @viancasoleil
SMALL BRANDS SHE’S SUPPORTING…
— My parents run a small art gallery in Maine and create beautiful handmade fine gold jewelry—sending all my love and support to them. You can follow them @harvestgoldgallery.
— Suitcase Magazine is a beautiful travel publication that I have always supported! The publication aims to inspire and help people to discover global destinations and cultures beyond the standard tourist path. Perfect for a little #armchairtravel these days.
— We can all use a little extra healing right now which is why I'm supporting this wonderful brand I just shot for in Malibu - The Nurtured Spirit Co. The founder Skye is so lovely and has the most incredible collection of crystals.
Thank you so much Carley! Read more Spotlight profiles here.