Carla: Minimalist theme for photography portfolios
Carla is a photography theme that gives you options without getting complicated. Two grid styles, three post layouts, and eight color schemes. The hero section includes a smooth animation when the page loads, giving your homepage a polished first impression. You can adjust most things to match how you want your portfolio to look. Works for hobbyists and professionals.
Two ways to display your photos
Pick between Scattered or Masonry layouts. Masonry gives you a clean, uniform grid with column options. Scattered is more chaotic and creative. Depends on the vibe you’re going for.
Three post layouts for different types of content
Not every post needs the same layout. If you’re writing something simple and focused, use the left-aligned layout. Want to create a bigger introduction that shows off your best photos? Go with the centered layout with more space. There’s also a naked layout for minimal posts.
Eight color schemes with auto dark mode
Carla includes eight preset color schemes that automatically switch to dark mode when the sun sets. You can also adjust font size, typography, and other details to get the look you want.
Two tag page styles
Tag pages help people find what they’re looking for. You can use two different styles for how those pages display.
Gallery for displaying your work
The gallery plugin makes it easy to present photos. Simple navigation, works well on touch and click. Good for showing your portfolio without clunky interfaces.
Subtle animations
Carla includes some subtle CSS animations that add visual interest without being distracting. You can control the duration, change the animation type, or turn them off completely if you prefer a static site.
* Plus VAT for EU customers
What's included
- Unlimited use - forever, on any number of domains
- 12 months of access to files and updates
- 3 months of premium support included
- 100% ready for personal and commercial use
- One-time payment - no automatic renewals, optional update access at 50% off
- Optimized for speed, SEO, and mobile experience
What's excluded
- Premium plugins are not included - available as a separate purchase
Details
- Author:
- Publii Team
- Version:
- Updated:
- Nov 04, 2025
Requirements and compatibility
- Browser:
- Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera
- Requirements:
- Publii 0.46.x and up
Lightweight for a hyper-fast load time
Speed is of the essence when you're looking for answers, so our themes do not use jQuery libraries or CSS frameworks; just pure JavaScript and custom CSS for shorter load-times. For subtle scroll animations, we include the lightweight Motion library, which uses native browser APIs and adds no unnecessary overhead. You won't need to worry about FOUT or FOIT effects in your text either, as you can use system default fonts for instant, stable rendering.
Get 3 months of professional support
Getting started with a new theme on a new website can be a challenge, but our experts are here to help. Every purchase of the commercial theme includes three months of support through our dedicated ticket system, so you'll have efficient and effective assistance with any issues you run into.
Standard features *
Manage your page look and feel with extensive coloring, menu, social media sharing and layout options, or switch it up completely with one of our many unique themes.
* The available options may vary from theme to theme but they are mostly standardized.