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Capture What Matters

Capture What Matters helps moms rediscover themselves through photography, creativity, and self-care. Each episode features a fresh tip or technique for helping you capture what matters through your own camera. Plus, host Beryl Young, founder of Momtography, shares stories of women who have opted out of overwhelm, burnout, and the neverending to-do list through self-expression. We’re exploring motherhood in an entirely new way––through the lens of putting you and your creativity first!
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Now displaying: February, 2017
Feb 28, 2017

Today Beryl is chatting with Jessica Dimas -- a homeschooling mom and personal-development blogger who is passionate about utilizing the law of attraction and self-care on a daily basis. She is a Huffington Post contributor and has been featured on sites like Scary Mommy, Redbook, and BlogHer. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and lives in Arizona with her husband and two sons.

Today Jessica and Beryl chat about:

  • How re-defining gratitude completely changed Jessica’s life in an amazingly beautiful way.
  • The role inspired action plays in making the most of the manifestation process
  • The importance of balance as a highly sensitive person and what that looks like in Jessica’s day to day routine.
  • And Jessica will share her #1 tip for starting to use manifesting in your daily life.

Find Jessica here: jessicadimas.com 

HOMEWORK: 

If you haven’t already -- we’d love to have you join our completely free community group 52 Every Day Moments. In our private Facebook page you’re welcome to connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms.

http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

There is also brand new FREE project coming to Recapture Self super soon called Recapture Connection. We’ll spend 10 days together following sparks of creativity and seeing where they lead. Because creativity is the guiding force that connects us to our truest, most authentic, meaningful ways of living and connecting with the world.

You can sign up by heading to www.berylaynyoung.com/recapture-connection/

Feb 24, 2017

Today Beryl is chatting with Kate Densmore a documentary style family photographer and photography mentor who dreams of living in a world where women see themselves reflected in the simple beauty of their every day.  

When she's not documenting families all over the world or encouraging others to follow their photographic dreams, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and two young daughters at their national park home (currently the Grand Canyon, Arizona), and dreaming up ways to best illustrate the emotional themes of motherhood, connection, and family in her work.

In this episode Beryl and Kate chat about:

  • Finding metrics for your worth as a human that aren’t tied up in money, success, or Facebook likes.
  • Why communication and commitment are the two most important things when it comes to making time for your creative fulfillment.
  • Unique photography advice for breaking free of a creative rut -- Kate shares how to letting go of expectations from yourself and others when it comes to photographing your life.
  • And Kate shares the exciting details of her new book from Craft & Vision all about photographing family

Find Kate here: http://www.katedensmore.com/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

Feb 23, 2017
Today Beryl sits down for a conversation with Alethea Fitzpatrick, a former architect turned family photographer & photography coach for parents at Photosanity.
 
 Born and brought up in the UK, Alethea lives in Brooklyn with her husband and her two sons and loves helping parents find joy, connection and delight in their day-to-day parenting experience through photography. 
 
Beryl chats with Alethea about her left brain meets right brain perspectives on the creative process. 
 
During the conversation they chat about: 
  • Why it's ok to to approach photography with a 'design mindset' instead of a 'fine art' mindset and what that actually means 
  • How Alethea bridged the transition from learning film photography first to mastering a DSLR camera after becoming a mom
  • The need of the creative to 'make with their hands' and how Alethea has transitioned that sentiment throughout her various creative projects.
  • Alethea shares her tips for using a camera as a family connector and not a disruptor.

Find Alethea HERE: http://www.photosanity.com/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

 

Feb 22, 2017
Beryl sits down today for a conversation with Dan Milnor -- photographer, writer, reformed-journalist and “Creative Evangelist,” for Blurb Inc., the world’s premiere indie publishing platform. He is a husband, brother, son and uncle four times over. He is compulsive journal-keeper and believes in the power of print, taking one’s time, slowing down, reading paper books, and casting off the shackles of social media.
 
Dan and Beryl chat about: 
 
  • How perfection holds us back on our creative journey and why we should create regardless.
  • The powerful role story plays in the photography journey.
  • The importance of honoring who YOU are as a creative or photographer -- giving yourself permission to not conform to 'expert advice' and do what you want to do. 
  • Simple solutions for printing photo books when the process feels overwhelming.

Find Dan HERE: http://shifter.media/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

 

Feb 21, 2017
Beryl sits down today with Courtney Slazinik, owner of the photography blog Click It Up A Notch. Courtney is a former teacher who got into photography to capture her beautiful family, She's a giver and a helper at heart and aims to share what she's learned over the year and & open the door to photography for other moms with e-books and workshops that build both skills and confidence. 
 
Courtney and I chat today about: 
  • The positive spin on leaping before you're ready and the value in taking people on your creative journey with you. 
  • How Courtney uses her photography journey to SERVE both herself and others
  • How being creative even if when you don't FEEL creative can push you in your personal development. 
  • And The habit you need to start if you're stuck in a creative rut. 

Find Courtney HERE: http://clickitupanotch.com/

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

 

 

Feb 20, 2017

Beryl sits down today with Tracey Clark, a photographer, writer and mother of 2 exceptional daughters. She is the founder of ShutterSisters.com and the author of 4 books including her most recent Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood.

Tracey loves nothing more than to share with others insights and inspiration through classes, gatherings and events and believes that perspective—and love—changes everything.

On this episode Tracey and I chat about

  • Fear in creativity and how to be brave, vulnerable, and open to the journey
  • Why community is the MOST important piece of the creative process.
  • How honoring your inner voice and entering unknown territory is the key to being true to yourself and creating amazing work.
  • The importance of living fully in your truth and honoring that truth through all of life's transitions.

Tracey was one of my first inspirations and guides on my creative journey, and I can't wait for you to listen in to our conversation.

Find Tracey HERE: www.traceyclark.com/classes

HOMEWORK: Momtographie is back! If you're struggling with photos that are blurry, dark or dull, too bright, or out of focus then I can help. 

After years of experimentation, practice, and having someone show me the ins and out of technical photography -- I finally mastered manual mode.

Now, I've taken my expertise in teaching and my passion for photography to develop a system that breaks down technical photography in a way that will quickly build your confidence behind the lens.

Learn more HERE: www.berylaynyoung.com/momtographie-online

 

 

 

 

Feb 17, 2017

Next week will be PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK on the podcast! We'll be re-airing some of our favorite episodes with photographer friends. We'll also be teaching our favorite FREE photo class, One Ingredient Fix. Want to sign up to join class? We start Monday 2/20! 

http://www.berylaynyoung.com/oneingredientfix/

On the minisode today Beryl shares 3 simple(non photographic) ways to jumpstart your creativity. 

Remember, the journey to your creative self is never far. 

Feb 14, 2017

Today Beryl is sitting down with Jeanette Nyberg -- a blogger, artist, and creativity pusher. She splits her time between her art blog, Craftwhack, and her lifestyle and humor blog, Lifewhack. She is the author of Tangle Art and Drawing Games for Kids, a fun drawing book that is absolutely not just for kids.

Jeanette and Beryl had such a lovely conversation about fulfillment as a creative mom. She shares:

  • Her transition from life as a working artist to life as a mom and how that opened the door for new ways of finding her creativity.
  • The importance for moms and women to give themselves permission to go ‘off duty’ and create art or make crafts outside of the realm of being a parent.
  • She’ll also introduce you to Tangle Art and share how it can be a form of fun and meditation for both kids and grownups alike!

Find Jeanette here: Craftwhack and Lifewhack

HOMEWORK: Beryl has two fun and FREE opportunities to work together in the coming weeks. First of all, the free mini class, One Ingredient Fix, returns on February 20th. In one week she'll teach you the key ingredient needed to change how you approach taking photos of your family and improve your picture taking right away.

Head over to www.berylaynyoung/oneingredientfix/ to register.

Did you know we also have a completely free community group on Facebook where you can come connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms?

Our 52 Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

Feb 10, 2017

Each week in our free 52 Everyday Moments Facebook Community, Beryl hosts a weekly live chat. This week's topic: The relationship between guilt & self care

Beryl give advice for how to take care of yourself even when guilt is weighing you down. 

Plus Beryl shares a few details about this year's brand new 'Recapture Self Village'. Want to be one of the first to know when it's ready? Start with this free mini class while you wait and the rest will be available REALLY soon! 

Click HERE: 

http://www.berylaynyoung.com/time/

Feb 7, 2017

Today Beryl is sitting down with Lauren Lim, co-founder of the photography education blog Photography Concentrate. She’s a photographer, teacher, and all-around fun loving person! With her husband and two young kids, she loves traveling, exploring, and of course, documenting what they see!

On today's show Lauren and Beryl talk about: 

  • The surprising path being creative led Lauren down -- and how it completely changed the trajectory of her life.
  • Her process of redefining creativity after thinking she would need to be a lawyer or doctors to find success.
  • How travel can expand our creative horizons, help us reframe our expectations, and gift us a fresh perspective.
  • The relationship between dreams and fear and how they can and do co-exist.

 Find Lauren here: http://photographyconcentrate.com/

HOMEWORK: I've got two fun and FREE opportunities for us to work together in the coming weeks. First of all my favorite free mini class, One Ingredient Fix, returns on February 20th. In one week I’ll teach you the key ingredient needed to change how you approach taking photos of your family and improve your picture taking right away.

Head over to www.berylaynyoung/oneingredientfix/ to register.

Did you know we also have a completely free community group on Facebook where you can come connect, play, and have fun with other creative moms?

Our 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self community is a place where photography, creativity, and motherhood collide. Join the community at this link, say hello, and look for our live video chats each Wednesday and new weekly photo prompts every FRIDAY: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community

 

 

Feb 3, 2017

Each week in our free 52 Everyday Moments Facebook Community, Beryl hosts a weekly live chat. This week's topic: DREAMS (and how to keep on dreaming after becoming a mom). 

Beryl give 3 tips for living your best life as a parent and opening the door to your dreams, purpose, and overall fulfillment. 

Plus Beryl shares a few details about this year's upcoming Resonate Retreat.

Curious to hear more? Click HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/2017/02/02/say-yes-to-dreams-say-yes-to-space-say-yes-to-you/

 

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