I LOVE SPRING ~ it's that simple.

Such a beautiful season with new life everywhere.... blossoms, little birds and flowers everywhere you look.

My love of taking children's photos can often be hampered by the weather, so when the opportunity came along to open a small studio next to my Gallery / Shop at the Penguin Market of course I said YES!!

And then thought.... what have I done!!

Lucky for me, Brian (the wonderful husband of Karen, my partner in the shop) came to my rescue. Using all recycled materials he made my vision a reality and so the Elysian Studio was created.

Although a small space, it is perfect for young families that want to bring children in for a potrait, and it has been well recieved amongst market goers.

With such a warm and inviting feel, the studio is a good option for those just wanting a few photos, and has seen children, families, best friends and couples all enjoy a moment in time captured by Elysian Photography.

So excited!!!!

Thanks to the amazing talents of Erica from The Island Creative, Elysian Photography now has a gorgeous new website!

It is still a work in progress but I am happy to say that I think Erica has captured exactly the feelings I hope to evoke in you as you browse through my site.

 

So here we are almost 2 years since my journey began (EEEEEEKKKK…. I haven’t been a very good pen-pal, but here’s what’s been happening) ….

Since the last time I posted…. well I could list all the things but I’m a firm believer in looking forward not back, so suffice it to say there have been some MAJOR lifestyle changes which in turn have been reflected in my photography.

I think you’ll find my photography has taken on a softer look which I believe is a reflection of a more relaxed me

(even rubs off on my youngest…. very zen-like)

I enjoyed my time rising early for sunrises and contemplating life over some very beautiful sunsets and of late I’m often to be found lying in the long grass following a spider, bee or some other creepie~crawlie!

My latest ventures for Elysian is to expand further into capturing precious moments for families and bringing a touch of Elysian to some niche Tasmanian businesses.

So where to next? …. a little birdie told me that there might be some Elysian news...

Ah, the crossroads… that point in the journey where fear, self-doubt and anxiety rule.

So where to from here? Do I plough forward and continue the journey, or do I thank the conductor and get off at the next stop?

All my life I have taken those first tentative steps and then allowed my own self-doubt send me back to my box… BUT I am different this time.

I started the journey from a different place (a safer place – one where I wasn’t running from, but instead adventuring beyond the borders) … and this time I am travelling light.     I’ve sent the baggage on a slow train back to the past, packed my backpack and off I have set.

Along the way I have chatted to fellow passengers, exchanging stories of the journey so far, sharing travel advice and tips for enjoying the views along the way.

Far from what I once was...

Now in the past if I have been on a trip, I’ve had to have the itinerary planned, tickets booked (and photocopied in triplicate), travel insurance, immunisations against ev...

My Photography Journey is well under way… cruising along and enjoying the view and picking up tips and hints along the way.

 Wynyard Wharf… Inglis River

Now some of you may (or may not, depending on how interested you are in my blog) have noticed that I haven’t been around for a few days. Yes, I do apologise but had to work over the weekend. Whilst I do try and work as much of my three jobs from home, weekends usually see me off doing a Flaschengeist tasting party in someone’s home.

But work and bad weather did not mean I was idle in my down-time. I managed to sneak out before work and after work (an YES I did remember to keep, jumper, beanie, scarf and gloves in my car this time!)…. still felt a bit like a frozen Eskimo though.

With grey overcast weather I was struggling a little to pick up any nice shots and was feeling a little disheartened. I managed to capture two sunsets and a sunrise, and took a few photographs down around the Wynyard wharf. Unfortunately time constraints meant...

Welcome to my journey… whilst I will be talking a lot about Elysian Photography, it’s origins and what it means in my everyday life, we will also be stopping off at other “stations of life” along the way.

Elysian Photography is more than just a photography business to me…. it represents my personal journey, and it’s one that I invite you to take with me.

I’m hoping that by sharing my thoughts and photos with you, it will help you reignite your own passion for life.

I started this journey in July 2013 (as Kim Ogden Photography) and have undergone a life changing metamorphisis from within which, Elysian Photography was created. I’d love you to feel free to share and invite others onboard, and your comments are always welcome.