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Episode 38:
What if you let nature—not pressure or perfectionism—be your guide?
In this thoughtful conversation, Brie talks with landscape photographer Kristen Ryan to explore how quiet moments, intuition, and trust in the process can lead to unexpected beauty. From the solitude of solo travel to the joy of letting go of rigid expectations, Kristen opens up about how she stays connected to her creative voice through the seasons of life and motherhood.
Highlights from this episode include:
How Kristen uses solo travel to reconnect with her inner creative
Letting the landscape speak—without trying to control the outcome
Balancing motherhood and artistic expression
Why Kristen doesn’t plan every shot (and what happens instead)
The importance of embracing imperfection in creative work
Reflections on mentorship, community, and listening inward
Favorite moments from the Tetons and beyond
The role of intuition in both photography and everyday life
Looking for more inspiration around letting go of pressure and creating from a place of trust?
Grab a copy of Brie’s limited-edition zine, Through My Eyes Volume 1: Releasing Expectations, at wildwomanphotography.com/zinevolume1.
Check out more:
Bluesky
Read more and access searchable transcripts:
Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-38-Kristen-Ryan
Visit www.wildwomanphotography.com to check out featured wild women, episode transcripts and more information how to elevate your photography with us!
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Episode 38:
What if you let nature—not pressure or perfectionism—be your guide?
In this thoughtful conversation, Brie talks with landscape photographer Kristen Ryan to explore how quiet moments, intuition, and trust in the process can lead to unexpected beauty. From the solitude of solo travel to the joy of letting go of rigid expectations, Kristen opens up about how she stays connected to her creative voice through the seasons of life and motherhood.
Highlights from this episode include:
How Kristen uses solo travel to reconnect with her inner creative
Letting the landscape speak—without trying to control the outcome
Balancing motherhood and artistic expression
Why Kristen doesn’t plan every shot (and what happens instead)
The importance of embracing imperfection in creative work
Reflections on mentorship, community, and listening inward
Favorite moments from the Tetons and beyond
The role of intuition in both photography and everyday life
Looking for more inspiration around letting go of pressure and creating from a place of trust?
Grab a copy of Brie’s limited-edition zine, Through My Eyes Volume 1: Releasing Expectations, at wildwomanphotography.com/zinevolume1.
Check out more:
Bluesky
Read more and access searchable transcripts:
Blog post: https://www.wildwomanphotography.com/episode-38-Kristen-Ryan
Visit www.wildwomanphotography.com to check out featured wild women, episode transcripts and more information how to elevate your photography with us!
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