Lisa Hart Carroll is an American photographer known for her innovative use of large-format instant photography. Her career is closely tied to the 20x24-inch Polaroid camera, a tool that has enabled her to create images characterized by remarkable color richness and a painterly quality. Her subjects range from still lifes to portraits and landscapes, exploring the ephemeral beauty and the materiality of everyday objects. In addition to her artistic practice, she has taught photography at major institutions. For her contributions, she has received prestigious awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation. Her works are included in the permanent collections of world-renowned museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), consolidating her role as a prominent figure in contemporary photography.