Some (Exciting) News...
Huge change is upon the horizon
It feels slightly insane to type this out, but…we’re moving to Bucharest, Romania!
It also feels so very relieving to get that off my chest. I feel like I’m carrying about five emotions at once—so much excitement, curiosity, anxiety, gratitude, adrenaline. It’s overwhelming, in the best kind of way.
This has been a pipeline dream idea for us for quite some time. Something we’ve often talked about and kept in the back of our minds, unsure whether the timing would ever truly align for our family. It feels deeply surreal that it has now become a reality.
For context: my husband works for a company here in Australia, with its global head office based in Amsterdam, which is a big reason this idea has always felt like a long-term possibility. He’s also originally from London, with his entire family still living there, so the chance to be closer to them while the boys are still young has been another major factor in wanting to eventually pursue an opportunity like this.
We just didn’t know which part of Europe it would be. So when Bucharest turned out to be the best job opportunity, we were ever-so-slightly taken aback (only because it was simply unfamiliar to us compared to other European cities), but within minutes, I started Googling and was instantly intrigued. This is what Google has to say:
Bucharest, Romania's capital and largest city, is a vibrant, budget-friendly European destination blending communist-era architecture with historic charm, often called the "Little Paris of the East." Located on the Dâmbovița River, it features major landmarks like the massive Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town (Lipscani) nightlife district, and the Romanian Athenaeum.
The phrase “Little Paris of the East” alone was enough to have me sold. And now, it feels like it couldn’t be more perfect, for a million different reasons. We are so excited.
Even though we know we’ve made the right decision for our family, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been agonising. Choosing to move to the other side of the world when we are so happy raising our boys right where we are — in this beautiful little corner of the universe—the Central Coast, NSW—does feel slightly crazy. Where we have such an amazing group of friends, and my parents/family are close enough to be such an incredible support for us.
But ultimately, despite how scary it feels, we knew it was something we would deeply regret not doing. An incredible adventure awaits, and I am so looking forward to documenting it along the way. I’m really looking forward to being a part of an expat community, meeting people from all over the world, for the school our boys will go to, exploring Romania and Europe in general, and to just immerse ourselves in the culture and community.
Where does that leave my business?
This move opens up a new and exciting chapter for my work. Naturally, during the chaos of the decision-making process, I pulled back a little from taking on new photography clients. But now that we’ve made our decision and have a clearer sense of timing, I’ll be offering a limited number of Sydney and Central Coast sessions, with a focus solely on film photography.
I’m also really excited to start creating content more consistently. To share the journey along the way, to show up on social media without fear of judgement, and to have more fun with it — while still taking it seriously. I’ve created a separate Instagram page just for my photography work, which I’m excited to start posting to again.
Travel will be a major theme of my business over the next few years. I’m so excited to be based in Europe, and I’m viewing this as a chance to really lean into my creative work, feel deeply inspired, and continue honing my craft.
If you find yourself travelling (or living) over that side of the world, please reach out!
So here we are, on the precipice of something completely new. Equal parts excited and nervous, nostalgic and hopeful. Leaving behind a life we love, to step into one we know will be an incredible adventure.
And while I know there might be moments of doubt and homesickness, I also know this is a chapter we’ll one day look back on and be so grateful we chose to live.
So exciting you guys 💛 can’t wait to hear all about it!