Carolina’s rich and vibrant photos bring you right into her world, where you can almost feel the breeze, smell the smells, and just… FEEL. This is what makes a truly strong photo, and Carolina is a master at capturing a moment, an emotion, a feeling. Often posing her children as subjects, a scroll down Carolina’s profile shows off her clean aesthetic, rich colors, and impressive skill. This week marks Carolina’s 296th submission!

-Yosef

Name: Carolina Bastos

Current All-Time Streak: 296

Joined 52Frames: Week 1, 2018

Your “walk-around” gear right now:

Sony a7iii with a Tamron 17-28mm or 28-75mm. And my iPhone.

The place you call home:

Cascais, Portugal

Your life in 30 words or less

Mom of two boys.
Love photography, creating and documenting memories.
Love the beach, sun and chocolate.
Hate winter and cold.

Can you share 2 images, one from your past, and one more recent, that shows your evolution as a photographer?

What has been your favorite style of shooting lately?

I think a mix of portrait and lifestyle….the most important for me is to document and record everyday memories so I shoot a lot around our day-to-day and current hobbies or activities.
I always like to include a human element in my photos.

What was the first photo you ever submitted to 52Frames?

How did you find out about 52Frames?

Late 2017 I was looking for a challenge that would give me weekly themes to focus on. I don’t actually remember where I saw the reference to 52Frames, and I thought it was worth the try. I never thought it would become such an important project for me.

What submission are you most proud of and why?

Maybe this one, because it was a really close cooperation with my son, as he had the idea of the pose and including the cat, and it was really cool to share the creative process with him from the beginning till the end.
It turned out much better than I thought and I’m really proud when I look at it!

One tip you’d like to share?

Keep shooting what you love and don’t compare yourself to others.

Why is 52Frames meaningful to you?

The opportunity of documenting my kid’s childhood much more creatively than I would if I didn’t have the weekly prompts. And that they grow wanting to be part of the process and understanding the importance of keeping memories (so they continue to be willing models, ahah!).

Having a chance to develop my creativity and look at things differently each week. So many shots I would have never taken if it wasn’t for 52F. Making me learn new techniques and try things I would never try otherwise.

Being part of this amazing community, with such great photographers and how friendly everyone is. The friends I made along the way and in my mini-groups – I don’t have many photographers friends in “real life” so it’s great to have people to talk about it.

The learning…from reading the newsletter, seeing and studying other’s photos, giving and receiving feedback. Incorporating “embrace imperfection” in my life, not only photography.

Thank you Yosef and all the 52F team!

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