#8. I'm back from an incredible road trip!

Over the past two weeks, we’ve explored more of our beautiful new homeland – Norway – and soaked in everything this breathtaking country has to offer. Majestic waterfalls, shimmering lakes, awe-inspiring glaciers, winding mountain paths... And yes, we even came face to face with wild reindeer! My camera was working overtime, and with nearly 3,000 photos to go through, I’ve got my work cut out for me. But here’s a sneak peek!

After almost three weeks of vacation, I’m excited to get back to building my business. For example, I’ve joined 1x (.com), a platform for high-quality art photography, where photos are reviewed by experts and, if good enough, published and potentially even awarded. The first photo is already uploaded, so I’m eager to see the results.

The coming month is packed with exciting activities. In just 2.5 weeks, I’ll be traveling to the Netherlands for the art exhibition 'La Vita è Bella' at De Nispenhoeve in Prinsenbeek, where I’ll be showcasing my work alongside more than 20 other artists. I’m really looking forward to seeing my family and (photography) friends again after nearly half a year.

At the end of September, I’ll be attending the Diversify Nordics Summit in Oslo, the very first conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. There will be 100 speakers from various disciplines, and I’m excited to be volunteering for the event.

In addition, next week I have my second session with my business mentor, and I’ll be participating in the National Geographic photo competition. A few years ago, it was my dream to have my photos published in National Geographic. While that dream has shifted a bit as I focus more on using my (nature) photography to contribute to health and well-being, it would still be amazing to see my work in that iconic magazine. Who knows what the future holds!

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