Artist. Adventurer. Wonder seeker.

Chasing wonder, one adventure at a time.

Hi, I’m Anna — a self-taught photographer and illustrator who irrevocably lost her heart to solo travel. A life out of the ordinary takes courage, but that’s where feeling truly alive starts: on the other side of fear. I like to go to places where other people don’t, and write about my experiences to inspire other wonder seekers to go for their wildest dreams.

More about Anna

Stories for wonder seekers

A hiker on the coast to coast trail.

7 Lessons from 7 Years of Solo Travel

Anna Heimkreiter, a solo adventurer, travels full-time with her cat Georgia in a van.

Georgia’s Story: How I Ended Up With a Cat

A woman wild camping in Bosnia.

Why More Women Should Go Wild Camping Alone

Courage over fear: The Peaks of the Balkans

Read more on the blog

Browse my creative work:

Self Portraits

Illustration

Outdoor Travel

A portrait photographer taking a mirror selfie.

My art is inspired by wild nature, authentic feelings & those peaceful moments that make life special.

THE FINE ART PRINT COLLECTION

Wonder starts in your own four walls.

Into each of my artworks, I weave the earth‘s spirit and quietly whispered tales of adventure. If you always wanted to take that sense of wonder home with you… This is for you.

Shop photography Shop illustration
Fine Art Print of the Mother Archetypes, the most loving and caring of the 7 Feminine Archetypes.
The Maiden Archetype represented through an illustration by Anna Heimkreiter. The Maiden is youthful, creative and optimistic. The Fine Art Print is available in two sizes - this image depicts an A3-sized print above a fireplace.

Photography Guide

Learn to take beautiful self-portraits

After a decade of self-portrait photography, I compiled my best tips in a very comprehensive (free) guide.

Here is what you will learn:

  • how to take a self-portrait
  • why people take self-portraits (and why it’s not a selfie)
  • what camera settings and gear you need
  • how to master focus, lighting and posing
  • what self-portraits have to do with self-love
Tell me more
Artistic self portrait photography is a way of creative expression. This self-portrait by Anna Heimkreiter features a woman in a long dress standing in a beautiful mountain scenery. Her dress and hair flow with the wind, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

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