photo: Andrew Moore
Carla Rhodes
About
Carla Rhodes is a photographer with an unusual twist to her tale. Beginning her journey on the stages of comedic ventriloquism, she transitioned into the world of wildlife, trading the spotlight for the boundless theater of nature. Each image is a chapter of a larger narrative, a testament to her storytelling roots and her ability to merge creativity with environmental advocacy.
Transforming the overlooked and misunderstood into the stars of her visual stories, she invites us to see the extraordinary within the ordinary, encouraging a deeper appreciation for and connection to the beauty of the natural world, especially in our own backyards.
Carla’s blend of photography and personality has been featured in renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as in video features like The Verge’s Full Frame with Becca Farsace: How to Photograph Wildlife You Can’t See, which won a New York Emmy Award.
Most recently, she was awarded a 2025 New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) “Support for Artists Grant” for her collaborative project with the Mountain Top Arboretum.
Truly a wild storyteller at heart, Carla’s journey reminds us that it’s not about where we start, but where passion takes us, fostering a richer appreciation for the beauty hidden in unexpected places.