2024 in a Nutshell & 2025: Diving Into the New Year!
As we say goodbye to an unforgettable 2024, filled with new beginnings, adventures, and growth, I wish you a happy, healthy, and inspiring New Year.
Let’s dive into the New Year! Welcome 2025!
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Nanda - Nature Healing Art
About the image: Two chinstrap penguins take the plunge into the icy Antarctic waters – a perfect symbol of diving into new adventures!
A Year of New Beginnings
2024 was a year filled with special moments, challenges, and valuable learning experiences. As I look back, I realize that not everything went smoothly – and that’s perfectly okay. It’s been a year of personal and professional growth, making it all the more rewarding.
The year began with an unforgettable milestone: Martijn van Stratum and I got married in January. A beautiful moment we celebrated with our loved ones. Shortly after, we enjoyed a sunny vacation on Mafia Island (yes, really!), where we fulfilled a shared dream: snorkeling with whale sharks.
A Fresh Start in Norway
In February, Martijn moved to Norway to start a new role at DNB within Group Risk Management, where he’s helping expand the GRC Demand Centre. At the end of April, I also moved to Norway, and since June, we’ve been living in Ski. Although things are still a bit chaotic at DNB, and we’re not entirely sure what 2025 holds, we’re far from finished with Norway – or with our adventure here.
Untouched Norway
Emigrating to Norway has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The stunning nature (what more could you ask for as a nature photographer?), the relaxed society (even in Oslo), and a better work-life balance have enriched our lives immensely.
What Are You Doing There?
The most common questions I get are: How do you like it there? What kind of work do you do? The answer: Norway is great! I still work remotely for Nature Talks and the Nature Photographer of the Year contest, just as I did in the Netherlands. Additionally, I continue to work on my own business. For more about how I experience this adventure, see one my previous newsletters about my life as a trailing spouse.
My Business: Nature and Photography as Healing Art
This year, my business has seen a lot of development. New projects, more focus on therapeutic nature photography, and exciting collaborations have made me optimistic about the future. But to be honest, the income is still a bit behind. That motivates me to dive into 2025 with even more energy – and I’m really excited about it. This year has only strengthened what I already knew: nature and photography have a healing power. They help not only to better understand yourself but also to feel a deeper connection with the world around you. I am determined to bring this even further into the world in 2025 and inspire others on how nature and art can contribute to well-being and health.
New (Photo) Friends and Inspirations
One of the highlights of this year was meeting new people through the Norwegian Nature Photography Festival, Diversify and Oslopolitan. These encounters brought me not only new (photo)friends but also insights into the power of an expat community and what it can mean for your personal growth.
Dream Trip to Antarctica
My photo expedition to Antarctica was undoubtedly one of the other highlights of the year. A trip I had been looking forward to for 3.5 years. The untouched nature and animals that weren’t afraid of humans – it was breathtaking and incredibly inspiring. Additionally, my trip to Lake Kerkini in February, where I photographed Dalmatian pelicans, was a beautiful moment of calm and wonder. So, 2024 was an adventurous year.
Plans for 2025
What’s on the agenda for 2025?
- Learning Norwegian: I really want to make time to learn the language and feel even more at home in Norway.
- Taking therapeutic nature photography global: My mission is to create more respect for nature and show how important this is for health and well-being. With Respect for Mother Earth, finishing and launching my eBook, and finding new ways to connect nature and photography with wellness. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded people on projects that strengthen this mission.
How You Can Follow Me
Want to stay updated in 2025? Follow my website and social media for updates, new projects, and my latest photography. If you haven’t already, sign up for my newsletter to receive exclusive insights and content. If you’d like to support me, share my work with friends, family, or your network – it would help enormously in spreading my mission :-).
2025: Diving Into the New Year!
As we say goodbye to an unforgettable 2024, filled with new beginnings, adventures, and growth, I wish you a happy, healthy, and inspiring New Year.
Let’s dive into the New Year – Welcome, 2025!
Stay Connected
Thank you for following my journey! For more updates, photos, and behind-the-scenes stories, be sure to check out my website and follow me on social media.
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