About

日本語

Mayu Kataoka

Certified Forest Therapy Guide

Nature Photographer

Tai Chi/Qi Gong sub-instructor

Mental Health First Aider

NSW National Parks licensed eco pass operator

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Mayumi Kataoka is a Sydney based nature photographer & Certified Forest Therapy Guide with Japan Forest Therapy Society and INFTA (International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance).

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Over the past 10 years the path of Mayumi's  "trees & nature" photography has led her to a new career as a "Forest Therapy Guide" where she offers therapeutic & mindfulness nature walks to a range of  people and community.

 "I really believe that nature already knew the reason as to why I have been so involved with tree photography.

During this period, nature has been talking  to me through a multitude of experiences, sights, sounds, touch and the scent of the forest.  She has taught me so much and I believe she chose me for this new career,  for which I am so grateful.

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 I am excited to be able to share the wonderful journey of Shinrin-yoku with you "

About the Logo

The four Eucalyptus leaves in Logo represents the Kanji character for "Kokoro  心 " in Japanese.

"Kokoro" means "Mind/Heart" and this is the concept of my work. 

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The green background represents "Forest/Nature" where your mind & heart belongs.

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With those two elements together, Forest Minds aims at connecting people, their awareness and consciousness with forest and nature. 

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This unique logo is designed by my dear friend Yori who is a graphic designer as well as a wonderful

nature photographer.

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The logo for Organic Photography is extended creation from Forest Minds therefore both business uses the same Eucalyptus leaves on its logo.