California based

Carson Manjarrez

Photography

01 / Portfolio

Selected work

30 frames

A person silhouetted inside a dark tunnel opening onto desert mountains — ThroughPeople

A narrow trail leading toward an old railway bridge in orange desert mountains — Desert LineNature

A black and white BMW portrait against a lit city skyline at night — MidnightAutomotive

Warm sunset light settling over a beach and lifeguard tower — Last LightNature

A graffiti covered railway tanker crossing above a low clearance sign — 13 FT 6 INPlaces

A person resting between huge sunlit boulders — Between StonePeople

A misty mountain lake framed by evergreen trees — North CountryNature

A moose standing among trees and bright green forest plants — Forest WatchWildlife

A tilted portrait of a vintage light blue Ford pickup — Blue HourAutomotive

A weathered graffiti covered water tower beside desert railway tracks — End of the LinePlaces

Close portrait of a French bulldog beside a mountain lake — LakesideWildlife

A vintage theater sign viewed through a dark foreground frame — PanidaPlaces

A white BMW under blue headlights in a dark parking lot — After HoursAutomotive

An arcade storefront glowing with colorful lights at night — Arcade GlowPlaces

Beach grasses softly framing a lifeguard tower at sunset — Coastal HazeNature

Ocean waves breaking against warm coastal rock — CoastlineNature

A white stone castle surrounded by tall evergreen forest — White CastlePlaces

A young moose standing in bright green forest undergrowth — Young OneWildlife

A Range Rover in festival traffic with fireworks and tall ships behind it — Firework TrafficAutomotive

Mountain ridges divided by an abstract band of water reflection — Reflection StudyNature

A white speedboat tied to a wooden dock on a mountain lake — DocksidePlaces

A silhouetted figure overlooking a glowing mountain sunset — Edge of LightPeople

Close view of a silver BMW front wheel and headlight under warm street lighting — Street DetailAutomotive

Rear view of a silver BMW glowing orange beneath a dramatic evening sky — AfterglowAutomotive

A silver BMW parked beneath blue city lights at night — Night LinesAutomotive

Low angle rear portrait of a silver BMW beside a glowing street lamp — Tail LightAutomotive

Close vertical portrait of a vintage blue Ford truck grille and headlight — 4x4 StudyAutomotive

Close side portrait of a vintage blue Ford truck cab in soft daylight — Blue SteelAutomotive

A vintage blue Ford truck parked beneath a pastel evening sky — Dusk DriveAutomotive

Tilted detail of a vintage blue Ford truck wheel and front fender — Off AxisAutomotive

02 / About

Behind the frame

I photograph the space between a place and a feeling. The goal is simple: make an image that feels like a memory.

Carson ManjarrezCalifornia-based photographer drawn to cinematic landscapes, automobiles, wildlife, and honest moments in changing light.

ApproachNatural color, bold framing, and a documentary eye. Every frame is built around atmosphere before anything else.

03 / Contact

Let's create

For shoots creative projects and collaborations reach out by email or follow my latest work on Instagram

Email carsonic2021@gmail.com

Instagram @carson.manjarrez