Natalie Allgyer's guest appearances

Natalie Allgyer

Capture What Matters

Tsh Oxenreider

Dayna Abraham

Erica Layne

Megan Flatt

Susannah Conway

Kate Densmore

Linsey Davis

Ayelet Marinovich

Andrea Scher

Stasia Savasuk

Erika Tebbens

Maggy Woodley

Hilarie Burton

Joyce Shulman

Julia Linsteadt

OwlTail

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!  Listen to the full episode to hear:  Natalie’s story of going from mom with a camera toward fine art photography and why she didn't go the traditional photography route as most moms do How she discovered her process of intricate details and how that process is largely a process of patience  The importance of mentors when we are trying to learn a new skill What it takes to get a foot in the door of Fine Art Photography World  And how Natalie was able to heal her crippling anxiety by embracing her imagination and expressing her creativity  Links:  Natalieallgyer.com Natalie on Instagram  Natalie on Facebook  Fine Art Compositing with Brooke Shaden  Momtography Club 

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, (<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/recapture-self/e/58950008?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode #68</a>) 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!  Listen to the full episode to hear: <ul> <li>Natalie’s story of going from mom with a camera toward fine art photography and why she didn't go the traditional photography route as most moms do</li> <li>How she discovered her process of intricate details and how that process is largely a process of patience </li> <li>The importance of mentors when we are trying to learn a new skill</li> <li>What it takes to get a foot in the door of Fine Art Photography World </li> <li>And how Natalie was able to heal her crippling anxiety by embracing her imagination and expressing her creativity</li> </ul> Links: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.natalieallgyer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalieallgyer.com</a></li> <li>Natalie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieallgyer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li>Natalie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/natalieallgyerphotography/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/class/basic-techniques-advanced-compositing-brooke-shaden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fine Art Compositing with Brooke Shaden </a></li> <li><a href="https://momtography.club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Momtography Club</a></li> </ul>

#84 Turning Creative Vision Into Fine Art Photography With Natalie Allgyer

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 Natalie Allgyer. Natalie Allgyer is a photo artist, with a fiercely creative soul who uses a camera and photoshop to display a wide array of feeling and emotion. She learned her craft on her own and continues to hone it weekly. Born in NJ she and her husband chose Charleston, SC as the place for them to raise their daughter. It was in Charleston that Natalie found her soul, and the creativity began to flow thru the lens of her camera. At one point she decided that reality wasn’t conveying her message as deeply as she felt it so she took to photoshop. That is where the magic began. Natalie’s whimsical style incorporates pieces of her own images that she makes with her dslr camera. It can take an upward of 20 images to create one of her works. She enjoys using elements of nature and the world around her in her art.  Her carefully curated color choices in combination with painstakingly thoughtful lighting, contrast, and texture lends itself to her empathic vibe and painterly feel. Each of Natalie pieces are available as limited edition prints only. Once they run out that is it. There will be no more creations of that particular piece. Each print is printed on archival velvet paper, signed and numbered by Natalie herself, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity. Natalie’s mission is to show you the world thru her eyes while also conveying feelings and vibes that just about each and every one of us could relate to in some way. Cheers and enjoy! You can connect and learn more about Natalie in the following places: Website - https://www.natalieallgyer.com/  Instagram - @natalieallgyer  Facebook - Natalie Allgyer Fine Art

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 Natalie Allgyer. Natalie Allgyer is a photo artist, with a fiercely creative soul who uses a camera and photoshop to display a wide array of feeling and emotion. She learned her craft on her own and continues to hone it weekly. Born in NJ she and her husband chose Charleston, SC as the place for them to raise their daughter. It was in Charleston that Natalie found her soul, and the creativity began to flow thru the lens of her camera. At one point she decided that reality wasn’t conveying her message as deeply as she felt it so she took to photoshop. That is where the magic began. Natalie’s whimsical style incorporates pieces of her own images that she makes with her dslr camera. It can take an upward of 20 images to create one of her works. She enjoys using elements of nature and the world around her in her art.  Her carefully curated color choices in combination with painstakingly thoughtful lighting, contrast, and texture lends itself to her empathic vibe and painterly feel. Each of Natalie pieces are available as limited edition prints only. Once they run out that is it. There will be no more creations of that particular piece. Each print is printed on archival velvet paper, signed and numbered by Natalie herself, and each comes with a certificate of authenticity. Natalie’s mission is to show you the world thru her eyes while also conveying feelings and vibes that just about each and every one of us could relate to in some way. Cheers and enjoy! You can connect and learn more about Natalie in the following places: Website - <a href="https://www.natalieallgyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.natalieallgyer.com/</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/natalieallgyer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@natalieallgyer</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/natalieallgyerfineart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalie Allgyer Fine Art</a>

#68 Creating Vision: A Conversation with Natalie Allgyer