Nate chats with Ellen, a photographer and co-owner of Zephyr. We discuss the differences between being a working photographer and an artist photographer and how she identifies herself. Ellen shares her unconventional path to studying photography and the rise of her popularity on Instagram in its early days, which led to her first photography job. We explore the progression of her photography, her evolving mindset, and the challenges of turning a passion into a profession. Ellen reflects on the feeling of creating for others and the lack of time for personal creativity, the differences between film and digital photography, and what she enjoys about each. We also discuss the feeling of envy towards others' work and the acknowledge that it's about the journey, not the destination.

@ellenmaryphoto

@zephyr.wainui

www.ellenmarytaylor.co.nz