LIGHT TWICED CAPTURED - The Analog-Digital Dialogue - By Carolina Madrigal

Carolina’s earliest encounters with photography were fueled by curiosity and a love of visual storytelling. She would lose herself in the vivid imagery of magazines. By the time she reached high school, she was actively experimenting and snapping scenes with her phone and the digital cameras that were beginning to shape her love to tell stories through her lens.

Her leap into film photography shifted her process and her perspective. Shooting film, taught her to look for subtler details, light changes in the span of a breath, and how a scene can transform in the pause before pressing the shutter. Shooting digital, gave her the freedom to experiment with framing and color, pushing her creativity forward. Over time, moving between the two became less about the tools and more about the experiences they allowed her to capture.

Her Instagram feed reflects the range of her subjects, people in public spaces, commuters on transit, city architecture, street scenes, and the occasional touch of

nature. She often seeks out reflections, fascinated by the way they interact with their surroundings to create layered perspectives.

Carolina’s influences reflect her love of storytelling and strong composition. Vivian Maier inspires her with her ability to be in the right place at the right time, capturing

fleeting urban moments with precision. Craig Whitehead’s abstract approach to color and composition appeals to her sense of experimentation, and Steve McCurry, whose Afghan Girl she first saw as a child, remains a touchstone for his focus on people and the singular moments that define their lives.

Her editing style varies, sometimes naturalistic, other times emphasizing contrast or expression, always in service to the mood of the image.

One photograph in particular stands out for her: a smartphone shot of a sunset over a lake. She remembers pausing to take in the immensity and beauty of the scene, feeling grateful for the gift of that moment.

When asked what she hopes viewers take away from her work, Carolina says she wants them to understand that she is part of something magical and wonderful. “I want

to tell stories and be a keeper of memories”.

Her advice to those starting out is grounded and encouraging: don’t worry about having the latest equipment, use what you have, and keep learning. Seek guidance from more experienced photographers, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.

Looking ahead, she sees herself growing as a mature photographer and storyteller, deepening her analog skills, exploring new subjects, and continuing to capture

light, whether on film or on a sensor.

“The best way to measure one’s legacy is by how you are remembered outside of your

body of work" Carolina Madrigal