Carol Lara Pictures People Through Her Art in Illinois

Carol Lara is an award-winning studio photographer and visual artisan based in Alton, Illinois. She is the founder of Carol Lara Creative Studios.

Silver Lining commissioned this work from Carol Lara as part of the small.artists Fotografía series, supported by Wells Fargo.

Carol Lara’s studio is more than a photography business. It is a creative hub. Lara offers headshots, branding, dance, and maternity photography, but her work spans far beyond the lens. From wearable art to mosaic pieces, she moves fluidly between disciplines.

Her studio doubles as a community anchor. Art classes run regularly. Alton Art Revival, her in-house art supply thrift store, keeps creative materials accessible to the community.