Ellen Semb Hagen, born 1956, is a Norwegian photographer whom resides and practices just outside of Oslo.
In her early years, Hagen studied Travel Business Administration, followed by several years working within the travel industry. A major move to Germany and Luxembourg with her husband and two daughters gave her access to other cultures and atmospheres opening up to new experiences. After five years they returned to Norway.
Through-out life Hagen has lived with epilepsy, which has impacted her life. Although the condition is an all too familiar companion, she experienced an increase in frequency of seizures in 2006, which resulted in having to find a new path within her professional life. She turned to her creative side within photography. In order to gain comprehensive insights into the art of photography she enrolled in Bilder Nordic School of Photography, Oslo. Henceforth, Hagen has explored the world of photography and learned from the masters through an array of workshops, with Arno Minkkinen, Joyce Tenneson and Morten Krogvold. She discovered that this personal quest within photography acts as a healing balm for her well-being.
Hagen embarked on her photographic journey, which has become life-long passion. The serenity of nature provides her a peaceful background, allowing her thoughts to settle, as she seeks silence, juxtaposing the bustling world around her. She believes in the transformative power of silence, that thrives in a delicate balance between uneasiness and tranquility. Hagen strives to communicate this captivating fringe where composition, light, and darkness converge.