The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
Back in mid January 2020 Kelly Noble mentioned she was organising a massive gala to raise funds for Bushfire victims on Kangaroo Island. I remember mentioning early on in the project that I'd be keen to attend. In the Last week of January I checked into see how the event was going - only to... Continue Reading →
Our 7yo son Jai wanted to take his imaginary Ender Dragon for a walk. I saw no harm. We took him to the Kingscote Farmers Market, held at the Bay of Shoals Vineyards. Jai had a blast. Fairly sure the Ender Dragon had fun too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdiAfOp6kCU Big News: We are moving house within the next... Continue Reading →
Once a month, I eagerly participate in a unique volunteer opportunity at the Kangaroo Island Gallery, located at 1 Murray Street, Kingscote, behind the Council Building and opposite Home Hardware. This isn't just about showcasing my own creations; it's a collaborative effort to promote and sell artwork from a diverse range of local talents. The... Continue Reading →
I don't know what schools teach regarding world wide geography. I do not recall being taught when I was a kid about the rest of the world. We just accepted that we lived in Australia and a lot of other people did not. But now that we have Google Maps and Google Earth plus the... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid we weren't taught much about the rest of this world. We just accepted that we lived in Australia and a lot of other people did not. So now that we have Google Maps and Google Earth, plus the internet at our fingertips wherever we go, the world is in our... Continue Reading →
I have a passion for both product photography and Kangaroo Island honey, so I often blend the two. In today's article I am showcasing a mix of both my photography and videography skills to capture the delicious colours of LSBeez Ligurian Bee Premium Quality Kangaroo Island honey, a top-notch product produced, bottled and sold by... Continue Reading →
Back in 2017 (close to when we first moved to Kangaroo Island) I heard through the local grapevine there was going to be fireworks on this particular night. I got my gear together, I ran to the oval, and captured it all, edited that night, and had it online before anyone could ask "Was that... Continue Reading →
This photo is of a sculptured rock standing five metres tall in a public garden in New South Wales. It always makes me feel at ease. Maybe it will for you also.
Remember I produced a video showing the full range of my Tamron 18-400mm? Recently I found a new way to provide a photographic representation of the amazing focal-length that can be achieved. I shot each of these photos off the rear of the ferry traveling from Cape Jervis across to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island: From Cape... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 