Capturing the beauty and poetry of Europe for elegant interiors
For over twenty-five years, Carla Coulson has celebrated life through her photography, in particular Italy and France exploring beauty, joy, memory, and the journey to self. Most evident in her highly successful Young Girl in Bloom series, which has resonated with collectors internationally for its gentle exploration of growth, self esteem and inner strength.
She approaches image-making as storytelling — an ode to what it means to live fully, to notice deeply, and to find meaning in emotion, place, and movement.
With a career that began in editorial, contributing to publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Collezioni, and Marie Claire, her work has evolved into a deeply personal visual language rooted in intuition, atmosphere, and the poetry of place. Her large-scale coastal works and Italianscapes, including her expansive beachscapes, invite the viewer into a sense of openness and perspective, offering both joy, calm, and grandeur.
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Young Girl In Bloom
This series was inspired by that delicate age when young girls are between teenagers but not yet women. This incredible moment in life when young women are on the verge of greatness but often don't realise it.
These photos were created with the young girls around me in mind, who are so innately beautiful and powerful yet often don't see it in themselves.
The images have names such as I Believe in Me, Great Future Ahead, On My Way and Standing Her Ground and my wish is that they inspire women to look within at their own beauty, find their uniqueness and tap into their power.
One of the favourites in the collection is Free and Fearless, pictured here.
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Storyteller
Photography Salons
With Carla Coulson & Loc Boyle
Welcome to STORYTELLER Photography Salons
Imagine walking into a room full of beautiful flowers, the smell of coffee, and enthusiasm in the air.
Inspired by the tradition of great artists' salons where, for centuries, the alchemy of the unknown came to life; artists, writers, poets, musicians, and thinkers came together to exchange ideas.
STORYTELLER is our invitation to join photographer Loc Boyle and myself in a bespoke experience.
Six photographers and two mentors gathered around a table, excited to help you realise your creative dreams, with photographic prints scattered across the table, passionately discussing making pictures, the things that move us, the details, the hidden narrative, the emotions and feelings that make a great photograph, all with our own points of view.
Three great locations in 2027, Mudgee Australia, Greece, and Venice.
Storyteller Photographer Salons 2027
It is with the utmost joy that I launch the Storyteller Photography Salons for 2027, alongside dear friend and extraordinary photographer Loc Boyle. Inspired by the great artists’ salons, where artists, writers, poets and thinkers gathered for centuries to exchange ideas and explore the unknown, we believe creativity flourishes in the company of kindred spirits. Together, we hope to create a space to think, question, experiment, be heard, and belong. It’s time to bring a little of that spirit back.
Bleak House, Mudgee - 5 Places Only
6th January to 11th January 2027 — In our world that has become unrecognisable, I hanker for conversation with you in an authentic place. In beautiful Bleak House, an historic home in Mudgee, with wide wooden verandas where a cool afternoon breeze comes in and a rose garden to enjoy, join us to witness the alchemy of the unknown can come to life.
Just Six Places per destination
Because we want to know your name, your photographs, your story, and what you dream of creating. We want everyone to have a voice. We want you to feel comfortable enough to share your uncertainties, curious enough to experiment, and supported enough to take creative risks. And in a world that increasingly asks us to connect through technology, there's something radical about gathering around a table, looking at photographs together, and having a real conversation.
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Stories from an Italian Vacation
The beauty of Italy in August is astounding. It’s not just the physical beauty of the Amalfi Coast as the mountain falls directly into the emerald sea, or the water that is so transparent you want to stare at your body through its beautiful green or deep blue filter, it’s the beauty of the beaches themselves. The way the ‘bagnini’ organise the beach umbrella and beds in a manner that is so artistic and beautiful that you will remember it forever. They lay them out in curved arches in blue and white, straight lines in orange and green or a delightful cacophony of rainbow colours that appear to have been placed by the master himself.
The memories you make on an Italian Vacation stay with you forever.
I hope this series transports you back to this little piece of paradise every time you see your favourite print and remember your memories of this magical place.
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Wild and composed.
Integrity is one of my deepest values. Life has a way of testing what you stand for when it truly counts, and when mine has been tested, I was reminded that integrity never goes out of fashion. It is the most elegant choice a person can make. This piece stopped me. There is something both wild and composed about it, the coral blooms holding their own against the dark, and it says that truth quietly and completely. Carla has caught something most florals miss, the quiet rather than the pretty. It found exactly the right wall.
Another Carla Coulson masterpiece
We were excited to learn that Carla had a new collection arriving and looked forward to seeing Rewilding upon its release. Of course, we were not disappointed and honestly I could have chosen each one. In the end, we selected Wisdom and contacted Forman Framing to place our order (61x91 cm). It now sits proudly above our fireplace mantle where we can enjoy it every day, and is admired by visitors. We are lucky enough to also have Bold Beauty Peonies Paris 8th which we also bought from Forman Printing. I’m sure another beautiful Carla Coulson print will be in our future.
Brightens my kitchen
I have this hanging on a kitchen/dining room wall in my apartment in Nice. It brings me joy every time I look at it.
A Daily Source of Joy
This photograph brings me joy every single day. It hangs in my bedroom, and I never get tired of seeing it. The soft colors, beautiful composition, and sense of calm it creates make it the perfect piece for the space. It feels both elegant and uplifting. I'm so happy to have it in my home and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for artwork that is both beautiful and meaningful.
So delighted
A truly beautiful print from a favorite photographer whose work I have admired for years has exceeded every expectation. The quality is exceptional, the colors are gorgeous, and the piece adds so much character and elegance to my space. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase and smile every time I walk past because it ads warmth to my home and reminds me to find joy and fun whenever possible. A truly wonderful experience from start to finish.
Daily Inspiration
Going Places is a large statement piece in my home, and it sets the tone not only for my living space, but for how I live my life. It represents a chapter I am currently in, one of growth, expansion, and stepping fully into my own path. Created by Carla Coulson, whose work and guidance have been a meaningful influence in my life, this piece continues to inspire me daily. It holds a sense of beauty, freedom, and movement forward that I deeply connect with.
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