Tracy Manford Carlson was born and raised in Texas, and the natural beauty and scenic diversity of the American Southwest can be seen throughout her work. Her dramatic representations of everyday life highlight the beauty in the ordinary world, and her passion for turning forgotten places into fine art is what sets her work apart.
“My grandmother taught me that everyone is worth knowing, and I take that sentiment to heart in my photography as well. There’s nothing dull or ordinary in the world that cannot be made extraordinary! I strive to help people to take a second look at the world around them and realize that there is beauty in everything. I want to introduce people to places they’ve never seen and reintroduce them to places that they have forgotten.”
Tracy has shown at multiple galleries around the country and sold to a variety of clients, including private businesses, interior designers, and everyday art lovers looking to bring a splash of color into their homes. Her work has appeared in Houston Press, Houston Chronicle, Houston: It’s Worth It — Ike, and even George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Tracy’s photos were recently licensed by Disney and featured in the set design of CBS’s Criminal Minds. She’s also published two books, Roadtripping Texas and Roadtripping Texas 2010, that collect some of her best shots from around the state.
My current equipment:
Nikon D700Nikon D80
Nikon D50
iPhone 6+
Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8
Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G
Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D AF
Sigma 10-20mm
Nikon SB800 speedlight
Nikon SB600 speedlight
Gary Fong Lightsphere
Wireless Remote Control ML-L3
- JoinedMarch 2005
- Occupationphotographer
- Current cityHouston
- CountryUSA
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Testimonials
Fuzzball has the kind of infectious personality that doesn't have you reaching for that social antibiotic *lol* Her laughter, her boisterous energy and her photography skills make her a joy to be around. Ironically, she's not the most cooperative subject when on the other side of the lens (at least not with me). . .but… Read more
Fuzzball has the kind of infectious personality that doesn't have you reaching for that social antibiotic *lol* Her laughter, her boisterous energy and her photography skills make her a joy to be around. Ironically, she's not the most cooperative subject when on the other side of the lens (at least not with me). . .but she even shrugs off your attempts at capturing her own film...with a smile :) BarCampHouston got way more interesting the moment I said "hi" to her. She's awesome :D
Read lessI've only known Fuzz since...what?...May of last year, but it feels like we've been friends for a lifetime, and perhaps a few prior lifetimes as well. Not only is she a SUPER ADULT and UBER TALENTED, she's a gorgeous, kind, generous, affectionate, comical genius who always knows the right thing to say in any given sit… Read more
I've only known Fuzz since...what?...May of last year, but it feels like we've been friends for a lifetime, and perhaps a few prior lifetimes as well. Not only is she a SUPER ADULT and UBER TALENTED, she's a gorgeous, kind, generous, affectionate, comical genius who always knows the right thing to say in any given situation. Her laughter is contagious and we're all delightfully infected. She epitomizes the true meaning of the word friend. Oh and she has singlehandedly popularized the word "snorgle" and stuffed it into the gaping maw of the Flickr lexicon! I guess what I'm REALLY trying to say is I loves mah Fuzzball. =D the end!
Read lessI love the beautiful Fuzzball. She is one of the most open, adorable, bright, charming, funny, loyal, and creative people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. Her pictures are gorgeous of whatever subject she chooses, but she’s a legend in my book in the self-portrait department. She’s got tons of winne… Read more
I love the beautiful Fuzzball. She is one of the most open, adorable, bright, charming, funny, loyal, and creative people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. Her pictures are gorgeous of whatever subject she chooses, but she’s a legend in my book in the self-portrait department. She’s got tons of winners but check out the one of her decked out as a sundae with a banana in her mouth. Priceless! The girl is even slowly creating an entire “Fuzzball” lexicon and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if as Granny Fuzzy later in life she points to a dictionary and says, “that started with me”. Brighten your life and browse her work. There is simply no one like her!
Read lessBeautiful, talented, moving, funny, true... Although I don't know her very well (I mean personally), I can see through her photographs and comments a deep sensitivity and a real generosity. Just take a close look at her photostream :) J'aurais également pu dire tellement d'autres choses sur son talent et sur son o… Read more
Beautiful, talented, moving, funny, true... Although I don't know her very well (I mean personally), I can see through her photographs and comments a deep sensitivity and a real generosity. Just take a close look at her photostream :) J'aurais également pu dire tellement d'autres choses sur son talent et sur son oeuvre, mais les mots me manquent en anglais... et peu de personnes comprendraient mon français ;) Un vrai coup de coeur quoi ! :)
Read lessOkay, so I get to be the 1st to write a testimonial for Tracy. That's awesome because I should TOTALLY be the PRESIDENT of her fan club. Have you seen this girl? She's HOT! Oh yeah, and super talented!!! She's totally been rockin' that D80!! This girl is the greatest!!! I am totally inspired by her photography … Read more
Okay, so I get to be the 1st to write a testimonial for Tracy. That's awesome because I should TOTALLY be the PRESIDENT of her fan club. Have you seen this girl? She's HOT! Oh yeah, and super talented!!! She's totally been rockin' that D80!! This girl is the greatest!!! I am totally inspired by her photography daily!! She's amazing, improving more and more each day! (if that's possible) GOOOOOORGEOUS....Funny....and talented. Come on men, step right up.....she's single! :D Quantity limited :D I ♥ you girl!!! Thanks for being part of my life!
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