My name is Mihaela Limberea, and I am a nature and wildlife photographer. I live with my husband and our tabby kitten, Minette, on the Swedish island of Lidingö, just outside Stockholm.

After more than 20 years at Microsoft, I left the corporate world in 2020 to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming an artist.

Was it terrifying? Absolutely. I had a great job at one of the world’s top companies, and I was good at it. After more than twenty years, I knew the culture, I knew the people, and I felt at home. I was comfortable, but sometimes it felt like I was just settling. My notebooks were full of story ideas and photo plans I never had time or energy for. The gap between the life I had and the one I wanted kept growing. When staying felt more frightening than leaving, I knew it was time to make a change.

I taught myself photography because I love capturing the beauty and spirit of nature.  My work takes me to places I love most, like Australia for its unique animals and nature, Sweden for red squirrels and the changing seasons, and Africa for cheetahs, elephants, and the thrill of the savanna. Through my photos, I hope to inspire a greater appreciation for the wild by sharing unique perspectives. I feel lucky to spend time in nature and to share this journey with you.

Photography and writing have always gone together for me. I often see the world in both pictures and words. You’ll find that connection here in my gallery, blog, book reviews, and wildlife stories. All of these come from the same drive that pushed me to leave a steady job for something harder but more meaningful.

If you’re thinking about making a big change, check out my posts about making that change. Read them, think about your own journey, and let these stories help you move forward. I wrote them for the part of me that was still unsure about making the leap. Maybe today is the day you start your own.