Photography for me runs so much deeper than making memories
Over the years as photography has evolved and changed...
As we've all been gifted these amazing cameras on our phones...
As my life has take twists and turns...
As my kiddo has grown from baby to pre-teen...
I've realized that when I pick up a camera something inside me shifts, and I feel good
Even if my photos are terrible, I feel good inside
There is an intentional shift of perspective that happens when I look through a camera lens.
And I begin to see the world around me differently
I get out of my head
And into my heart
I capture a slice of our life
in all it's messy beauty
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Photo Inspiration:
Want to reconnect with Beryl during this 8 Episode Mini Series? Today I'd like you to, snap a selfie! I want to see your smiling face on my phone - you can text it to (703) 546-9913.
Not in the US? Prefer to send me a photo over social instead? DM me on Instagram @momtographyceo.
I will reply to every message and I'm looking forward to reconnecting alongside all of you this month!
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Somewhere during pandemic life that days started to all string together and feel the same. So I just stopped capturing everything.
When I open up my feed I see random meme screenshots, a few silly videos my kid recorded for her you tube channel, and items I photographed to sell on our local community boards.
Sprinkled here and there are a photo of my dogs, or dinners, or unexpected family outing. But those are few and far between.
I do miss the feeling of picking up my camera, but for some reason I struggle with looking for the perfect reason or occasion or moment to begin capturing life consistently again.
When I get stuck like this...
Instead of listening to the voice in my head that's on a loop telling me to "just pick up the stupid camera and capture something..."
I get curious.
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Photo Inspiration:
Want to reconnect with Beryl during this 8 Episode Mini Series? Today I'd like you to, snap a selfie! I want to see your smiling face on my phone - you can text it to (703) 546-9913.
Not in the US? Prefer to send me a photo over social instead? DM me on Instagram @momtographyceo.
I will reply to every message and I'm looking forward to reconnecting alongside all of you this month!
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It's been a hot minute since the Capture What Matters podcast has been in your feed.
In full transparency, pandemic life turned everything in my world a bit upside down.
I've been focused on unschooling my daughter and giving any of my leftover capacity to our Momtography club community.
Rewinding a bit ....waaaaaaay back in 2020 I had big dreams for Momtography Club.
But with the decision to focus on schooling my kiddo through the pandemic - those dreams got buried in the necessity of keeping our mental and emotional health afloat.
Lately I've finally felt the fog of the past year ever so sloooooowly lift so I can reconnect with my dreams.
What I've discovered through this exploration is a deep desire to help other moms like you reconnect with your dreams too.
As I've started getting out in the world again, awkwardly having conversations with clients and mom friends, reluctantly forcing words onto pages of a blank journal...
I've realized I am soooooo not alone in getting back to my dreams.
For us moms., this has been a year of survival mode.
We are out of practice.
With everything.
So instead of getting back on a bike and going full speed ahead with our calendars, our conversations, and our creativity...how about we get back on a tricycle.
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Photo Inspiration:
Want to reconnect with Beryl during this 8 Episode Mini Series? Today I'd like you to, snap a selfie! I want to see your smiling face on my phone - you can text it to (703) 546-9913.
Not in the US? Prefer to send me a photo over social instead? DM me on Instagram @momtographyceo.
I will reply to every message and I'm looking forward to reconnecting alongside all of you this month!
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I’d like life to look like when this is all over.
Admittedly, this pandemic seems to shine a light in the places we’ve been ignoring far too long. It’s uncomfortable and it makes me question my confidence.
Who am I?
What do I value?
How do I want to show up for myself and my family?
Where do I concentrate my time and energy and resources right now?
What is fair to expect of myself right now?
A few weeks ago, we wrapped up teaching our first Teentography kids virtual class and we're starting teaching another one this week.
With the help of these kids, I find the answers to those questions coming into clarity. I’ve learned from these kids, who are picking up a camera and sharing their hearts with me, how to lean into creativity and let go of expectations
These teens have breathed life into me on the days where I just couldn’t for myself.
And they're helping me remember there isn't anything I need to DO or anyone I need to BE in order to claim worth and confidence.
As we travel deeper into our theme of worth this month at Momtography and I think about our Teentography students and my own extreme awkwardness and resistance to feeling worthy at that age, I decided to bring a really special guest onto the show today.
My best friend, Phyllis Myers.
A person I've know since were teens. Someone who is extroverted, and outgoing, and bold, and not afraid to make friends wherever she goes. And one of a handful of people on the planet who knows my own personal struggles with confidence and worth.
Today Phyllis and I deep dive into our past selves, our unique struggles with worth, and how self-discovery and our unique friendship has allowed us to grow and support each other in coming back to confidence when we're feeling challenged.
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Photo Inspiration:
Every episode, Momtography Club community Director Jen - our resident 'queen of photo projects' joins us here at Capture What Matters to share a tip you can use to get more comfortable with your camera.
Today, Jen talks with us about getting into the habit of photographing yourself – getting comfortable with putting yourself in front of the camera.
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Right now, life is NOT normal.
Our routines and schedules are being tested big time.
When I scroll through my news feed, I see stories of moms trying to make sense of the wacky, cooped-up home-life that we are all trying to navigate right now. I see mom’s trying desperately to homeschool – trying to make sense of the distance learning her school system just implemented last week. Many of us resorting to tablets just to keep our kids entertained.
Our mental health and self-worth are being tested. Everything feels upside down.
I want to remind you that your SELF WORTH is not linked to how good you do during a pandemic.
Your SELF WORTH really isn't linked to anything at all.
Know that right here, right now, you have permission to press pause. It's okay to take a breath and find your new rhythm.
It's ok to do this #quarantime (quarantine time) your way.
This month at Momtography we're diving deep into self-discovery, self-awareness, and feelings of worth. We urge you to lean into how YOU most want to show up. To explore what matters most to you right now and remind yourself how that feels.
Today, our guest Judith Richmond will help you on the path of owning your WORTH. Judith is one of our 'empty-nester' Momtographers who reflects back on her experience raising her two creatively wired boys. She talks with us about how her own self-worth was affected along the way, and why it's led her to want to give back in a big way.
Listen to the full episode to hear:
Photo Inspiration:
Every episode, Momtography Club community Director Jen - our resident 'queen of photo projects' joins us here at Capture What Matters to share a tip you can use to get more comfortable with your camera.
Today, Jen talks with us about getting photos of our kids up on the wall and how this gives them a better understanding of who they are, where they come from, and how they fit into the family.
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I am not a Barbie mom.
The reason I'm not a Barbie Mom is that when my daughter asks me to sit and "play" with her– whether it be with her Barbies or lego or stuffed toys–I freeze.
Imagination is not my superpower.
And...I don't think I'm alone in this.
As a mom, my guess is you are more accustomed to cycling through your endless to-do list or getting your family from point A to point B than expressing your creativity.
Somewhere between childhood wonder and adult responsibility, we lose sight of what it means to play. We forget how to use our imagination and express ourselves creatively.
And that is why all this month at Momtography we're exploring imagination and how we can infuse it into our lives and our photos in a way that makes us feel excited–not awkward.
For today’s return-guest, Natalie Allgyer, (Episode #68) photography started like it does for many new moms, taking photos of just her daughter. As her photos improved and people began asking her to start a family and newborn business, something didn't feel right.
She realized her imagination was much bigger than her reality.
Today, Natalie and I chat about her process and the world of fine art photography. We talk about what happens when you step out of your comfort zone, use your imagination, and step forward with a healthy dose of patience and consistency.
Photography tip:
Every episode, Momtography Club community Director Jen and I sit down together and share a tip you can use to get more comfortable with your camera so you can capture more of what matters in your life. Jen's unofficial title at Momtography is the Queen of Photo Projects. So with that in mind, this month Jen and I will be sharing photo projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to go capture, develop, and preserve more photos!
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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!
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it’s our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or running a business.
Prepare to be inspired by their stories. This week I'm chatting with Casey Raines, our Orange County, California teacher.
Interested in learning more about Momtography™ LIVE and finding out if there's an upcoming class in your area? Click HERE for all the details!
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it’s our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or running a business.
Prepare to be inspired by their stories. This week I'm chatting with Recapture Self Community Manager and Momtography™ Mentor Jen Doolittle.
Interested in learning more about Momtography™ Mentoring? Get all the details here: https://recaptureself.com/momtographymentoring/
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it’s our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or running a business.
Prepare to be inspired by their stories. This week I'm chatting with Stasia Savasuk.
Stasia is a Personal Stylist (with a twist!) and founder of Stasia’s Style School. Her unconventional-transformation-
Learn more about Stasia and what she does here > https://www.stasiasavasuk.com/
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it's our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are my creative coaching clients, ones that are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or starting a creative business.
We kick off Season 3 with an exciting set of interviews. I'll be chatting with each of the first 4 licensed Momtography™ teachers! Prepare to be inspired by their why stories. This week is Heather Salter, our California based teacher.
Interested in learning more about Momtography™ LIVE and finding out if there's an upcoming class in your area? Click HERE for all the details!
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it's our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are my creative coaching clients, ones that are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or starting a creative business.
We kick off Season 3 with an exciting set of interviews. I'll be chatting with each of the first 4 licensed Momtography™ teachers! Prepare to be inspired by their why stories. This week is Kd Scruggs, our Oklahoma based teacher.
Interested in learning more about Momtography™ LIVE and finding out if there's an upcoming class in your area? Click HERE for all the details!
This season on the Recapture Self podcast it's our intention to give you a peek at the lives of moms and women who are balancing daily life, motherhood, and a commitment to their creative selves. These are women who are my creative coaching clients, ones that are making time and space for their passion projects whether that be writing a book, designing a blog, photographing their family, or starting a creative business.
We kick off Season 3 with an exciting set of interviews. I'll be chatting with each of the first 4 licensed Momtography™ teachers! Prepare to be inspired by their why stories. First up is Carrie Scheetz our Ohio based teacher.
Interested in learning more about Momtography™ LIVE and finding out if there's an upcoming class in your area? Click HERE for all the details!
Today Beryl chats with Julia Linsteadt -- a bundle of artistic, creative, positive energy! She is the found of Cut Outs Kids where she loves exclamation points, glitter, and helping families get creative with their children. She teaches art to young families and is an arts education consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area where she lives with her two children and husband who have bravely embraced the mess of living a creative life.
Today Julia and Beryl chat about:
Find Julia HERE: http://www.cutoutskids.com/
Recapture Self FREE CLASS HERE: berylaynyoung.com/free-class/
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.
Today Jen and I chat Freshness when it comes to our creativity. We'll share insights on starting and making the most of a photo project this year + invite you to join our completely free creative community on Facebook to stay accountable and inspired this year!
Join the 52 Everyday Moments Recapture Self Community HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/community
This week we close out 2016 to help clear any lingering fears, stop your brain from overthinking, and get yourself unstuck before heading into a new year.
This is a process you'll want to return to again and again and again.
Come share what you discover during the meditation in the free 52 Moments Recapture Self Photo Community here: berylaynyoung.com/community/
Welcome to a series of minisodes that will release every Friday where Beryl takes one of YOUR questions and answers it here on the show. Today's question comes Sherra who is wanting to break out of some stale patterns in her creativity.
Want to sign up for the upcoming FREE 3 Day Embrace Photo Printing Challenge? You can do that HERE:http://www.berylaynyoung.com/embrace-challenge/
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HOMEWORK: Snap a photo of you doing an activity with your kids this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!
Find Jamie HERE: http://handsonaswegrow.com/
Find Beryl HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/podcast/
HOMEWORK PART 1: Take the two personality tests we reference on the call today. Here's a link to:
16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
The Fascination Advantage: http://www.howtofascinate.com/get-my-profile
HOMEWORK PART 2: Snap a photo of you 'Identity Results' this week. Write them in a journal, a scrap of paper, or snap a photo of your computer screen. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!
Find Jen's FREE class HERE: http://www.songbirdandbear.com/
Find Beryl HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/podcast/
HOMEWORK: Snap a photo of your 'Story' this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!
Find Dan HERE: http://shifter.media/
Find Dan HERE: http://www.blurb.com/
Find Beryl HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/podcast/
HOMEWORK: Snap a photo of you 'Just Starting' something new this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!
Find Courtney HERE: http://clickitupanotch.com/
Find Beryl HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/podcast/
Beryl sits down today with Tracy 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
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.
HOMEWORK: Snap a photo of you being 'Brave' this week. Come follow 'recaptureself' on Instagram. Use the #recaptureself when you post. I'll share out some of your posts this week!
Find Tracey HERE: www.traceyclark.com/classes
Find Beryl HERE: http://www.berylaynyoung.com/podcast/