Carla Dief

Carla Dief (Carla Díez Felipe) is a Spanish photographer and content creator living in Madrid, specialized in artistic portraiture and analogue photography. While on his Instagram account he exposes his careful visual portfolio and his editorial works, his YouTube channel functions as an intimate documentary diary. There he goes behind the scenes of his creative processes, revealing how he directs his models, how he interacts with natural light and how he faces the challenges of filming on location.

Its content stands out for its constant exploration of physical formats and retro aesthetics. Carla tests and evaluates a wide variety of equipment, from 35mm and medium format classics like the Leica M6, to recent models like the Pentax 17, through the use of different photographic emulsions and even the recovery of old digital compact cameras (Y2K aesthetic). In his vlogs, he documents both technical tools and actual results, including failed reels and the difficulties of the analog medium.

Beyond the team, he maintains a very honest creative philosophy aimed at demystifying the obsessive search for technical perfection. Through videos where he reflects on his own mistakes and artistic frustration, he encourages his audience to enjoy the creation process and the inherent imperfection of the film. Additionally, he encourages visual learning in his community by analyzing historical photographers and conducting constructive reviews of his own followers' portfolios.