Posts by Author: Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
In the Age of AI, DIYP Goes Back to Basics: Human Connection and Building Community
A few days ago, we talked about AI, creativity, and something that feels increasingly rare online – genuine human connection, experiences, and creation. Sure, AI…
Adorable Elephant Seal Pups Take Top Spot at Underwater Photographer Of The Year 2026
The winners of Underwater Photographer Of The Year 2026 have been announced – and this year’s competition is a stirring tribute to ocean life in…
Female In Focus x Nikon 2025 Winners Tell Stories Photography World Has Been Missing
The winners of Female In Focus x Nikon 2025 have been announced, proving why dedicated platforms for women and non-binary photographers are so important. Organised…
Nikon’s 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II Is Out: It Gets Leaner And Meaner
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, a lighter and more refined version of its pro workhorse telephoto zoom. The original…
Interview With NHL Photographer Bruce Bennett: On Covering Olympics, NHL, and 50+ Years of Sports Photography
Few photographers can say they’ve documented professional sports for more than five decades. NHL photographer and Director of Hockey Photography, Getty Images, Bruce Bennett is…
More Than Documenting: Five Major Roles of Photography in Times of Global Turmoil
I feel like saying “the world has gone to hell” is an understatement at the moment. As I’m writing this, the people in my hometown…
You No Longer Need Reservations for Three Major US National Parks
The National Park Service has announced that most visitors to several of America’s most popular national parks will no longer need advance reservations to enter…
Rare White Humpback Whale Wins World Nature Photo of the Year in Tender Mother–Calf Scene
The World Nature Photography Awards 2026 winners have been announced, and this year’s top image is nothing short of breathtaking. After receiving thousands of entries…
Back to Human Connection: Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Generative AI?
My Instagram has lately been flooded with latest ChatGPT trend: caricatures of my friends and their jobs. And yet, I’m simultaneously feeling a strong push against generative AI and “AI photography.” It sounds contradictory, I know. But as AI photo generators and other tools become more available, our need for genuine connection and experiences grows bigger and bigger. I’m feeling it in the online and in-person community, and I’m loving it! At the same time, we’re rapidly becoming aware of AI’s impact on the environment, another huge topic I want to cover today.
Luminar Neo Light Depth Brings Realistic 3D Lighting and Smarter Updates
The latest version of Luminar Neo, including the 1.25.0 and 1.26.0 updates, brings plenty of improvements. As usual with Skylum’s software, they’re aimed at making…


































