Ep 210 - Finding Wholeness Through Creative Play with Astrid Preisz

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Astrid Preisz is a deeply expressive photographic artist whose work celebrates the emotional resonance of nature, curiosity, and the unfiltered self. Based in Austria, she came to photography later in life, turning to it in 2020 during a difficult personal chapter following the death of her parents. What began as a creative escape became a powerful form of self-reconnection.

Influenced early on by Alistair Banner, Astrid embraced a style rooted in intuition and exploration. Her work moves beyond representation into metaphor, often using techniques like multiple exposures and handmade artist books to tap into her internal landscape. She describes her creative approach as playful, emotional, and boundlessly curious—valuing discovery over perfection.

In this episode, Astrid discusses the importance of living authentically through art, how nature helps her reconnect with herself, and why she chooses a more selective relationship with social media. She also shares the joys and lessons from photographing Iceland’s wild terrain and the misty beauty of Scotland. For Astrid, photography is more than image-making—it’s a way to be whole, to feel deeply, and to offer those feelings to the world.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Astrid’s work here:
Website: https://www.astridpreisz.at/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astridpreisz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrid.preisz/

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