Cristina Ungureanu

I am a Romanian-born photographer with a deep passion for capturing the quiet power of nature, the poetry of travel, and the emotion hidden in abstract scenes. My journey has taken me from the streets of Bucharest to the mountains and coasts of North Carolina, where I now live and create.

Photography became my language after a life shaped by resilience and reinvention—including surviving breast cancer and changing careers from engineering to fitness and the arts. My work reflects the healing force of nature and the freedom found in light, texture, and movement.

I’m drawn to places that feel untouched, vast, or overlooked—moments where silence speaks. Each image I create is an invitation to pause, feel, and remember that beauty is always present, even in uncertainty.

I welcome you to explore my collections and hope you find something that speaks to your own journey.

Civil Engineering Institute, Bucharest