CarlV12 Photography | Fine Art Photographer in Palm Springs

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CARLV12
Photography by Carlos Vargas

Architecture photography in Palm Springs, California

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY DEDICATED TO PRESERVING
THE SPIRIT, CULTURE, AND CHARACTER OF MID-CENTURY AMERICA

New Art

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Signfixation

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My Story

My name is Carlos Vargas and I was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia.

I’ve moved around over the years; Austin, Texas; Panama City, Panama; San Jose, Costa Rica; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Albuquerque, New Mexico and now I’m living in Palm Springs, California.

Catalina - Escondido, CA

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#escondido #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #classiccars

Catalina - Escondido, CA

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#escondido #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #classiccars

Lawless Center - Las Vegas, NV

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Lawless Center - Las Vegas, NV

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Lincoln Continental - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

Lincoln Continental - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

Jolly Kone - Bakersfield, CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Jolly Kone - Bakersfield, CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Join me this weekend at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

I’ll be exhibiting my photography and artwork at Booth 461, located along University Ave between Waverley and Florence in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

Event Hours: • Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

If you’re in the Los Altos area, I’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see my latest work in person.
I hope to see you there!

#SignGeeks #midcenturystyle #PaloAlto

Join me this weekend at the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

I’ll be exhibiting my photography and artwork at Booth 461, located along University Ave between Waverley and Florence in Downtown Palo Alto, CA

Event Hours: • Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM • Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

If you’re in the Los Altos area, I’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see my latest work in person.
I hope to see you there!

#SignGeeks #midcenturystyle #PaloAlto

Deepwell Estates - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #modernismweek

Deepwell Estates - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #modernismweek

Don’s Burgers & Hot Dogs - Dos Palos, CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle #DosPalos

Don’s Burgers & Hot Dogs - Dos Palos, CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle #DosPalos

Cadillac Sedan Deville - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

Cadillac Sedan Deville - Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

Wool Growers is a family owned Basque restaurant and cocktail lounge located in Bakersfield, CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Wool Growers is a family owned Basque restaurant and cocktail lounge located in Bakersfield, CA

• Prints available on my website www.carlv12.com

• link in bio

#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Motel on Avenue Q - Lancaster CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #Americana

Motel on Avenue Q - Lancaster CA

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #Americana

Chico Club - Serving the La Mesa community since 1940.

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Chico Club - Serving the La Mesa community since 1940.

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Join me this weekend at the Rotary Club of Los Altos Fine Art in the Park

I’ll be exhibiting my photography and artwork at Booth 230, located at Lincoln Park in Downtown Los Altos, CA

Event Hours: • Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM • Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

If you’re in the Los Altos area, I’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see my latest work in person.
I hope to see you there!

#SignGeeks #midcenturystyle

Join me this weekend at the Rotary Club of Los Altos Fine Art in the Park

I’ll be exhibiting my photography and artwork at Booth 230, located at Lincoln Park in Downtown Los Altos, CA

Event Hours: • Saturday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM • Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

If you’re in the Los Altos area, I’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see my latest work in person.
I hope to see you there!

#SignGeeks #midcenturystyle

Pink Thunderbird at the Sunmor neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

Pink Thunderbird at the Sunmor neighborhood in Palm Springs, CA

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#palmsprings #retrostyle #midcenturystyle #carsofpalmsprings #modernismweek

The iconic neon sign from the Fabulous 7 Motel in El Cajon has stood in the same location since 1966. Beautifully restored, it now serves as a preserved piece of local history at the East County Transitional Living Center-a glowing reminder of the city’s mid-century roadside heritage

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle #ElCajon

The iconic neon sign from the Fabulous 7 Motel in El Cajon has stood in the same location since 1966. Beautifully restored, it now serves as a preserved piece of local history at the East County Transitional Living Center-a glowing reminder of the city’s mid-century roadside heritage

• Prints available on my website www.carlv12.com

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle #ElCajon

Caesar’s Restaurant in Gardena, California, was a classic example of Googie-style architecture with an intriguing history. Built in 1960, the striking mid-century modern coffee shop originally opened as a Denny’s before later becoming the independently operated Caesar’s Restaurant

• Prints available on my website www.carlv12.com

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#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

Caesar’s Restaurant in Gardena, California, was a classic example of Googie-style architecture with an intriguing history. Built in 1960, the striking mid-century modern coffee shop originally opened as a Denny’s before later becoming the independently operated Caesar’s Restaurant

• Prints available on my website www.carlv12.com

• link in bio

#SignGeeks #MidCenturyModern #midcenturystyle

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