Posts by Author: Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
Singaporean tourist dies after falling from cliff edge while taking photos
Jan 2, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A Singaporean tourist, Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar (39), tragically died after falling off a cliff while taking a photo with her husband. The tragedy occurred at Minnewaska State Park near Rochester, New York, on December 22, 2023.
You think your pet is the funniest? Submit photos to Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2024 and prove it
Jan 2, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you have a pet, you know how much of a positive impact pets have on our lives. And if you think your pet is…
Technical or creative photography? This is why you need both
Jan 2, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Are you more of a creative photographer, leaning on visual beauty and your intuition when taking photos? Or do you care more about gear, specs, settings, and other more “technical” aspects of photography? In this video from Adorama, David Bergman discusses the limitations of being focused on just one of them. He breaks down the importance of both aspects, giving you examples for improving them and perfecting your skills.
Use cardboard to make the $0 2-in-1 backdrop and gobo
Dec 29, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Are you in search of festive, sparkly backdrops? And you have some cardboard lying around from a bunch of Christmas gifts you bought or packages you ordered? Well, here’s an idea. In this video from Adorama, Gavin Hoey shows how to create stunning photographic lighting effects with a humble piece of cardboard and a dash of creativity. He transforms this everyday material into a DIY gobo (or cookie) and a backdrop with a sparkly, festive glow.
New Hampshire photographer sues church over unauthorized image use
Dec 29, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
New Hampshire photographer Erin Paul Donovan is suing Wightman United Methodist Church in Prosperity, South Carolina, for using his copyrighted photograph without permission. Donovan alleges the church used the image, depicting New Hampshire’s White Mountains, as a thumbnail for a sermon video on its website in June 2021.
Here are 20 spectacular photos that won major contests in 2023
Dec 28, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
We’ve seen plenty of photo contests in 2023. We shared the winners, shortlisted, and People’s Choice images; talked about controversies, smiled, and cried to thought-provoking, funny, and devastating photos. Just yesterday, we shared the last photo contest article of 2023. And to celebrate all these remarkable images, we bring you another wrap-up of this year. Let’s take a look at 20 winners of some of the major photo contests of 2023.
Hilarious videos show why you should embrace humor when posing your models
Dec 28, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When photographing people, one of the challenges is posing them – especially if they’re not professional models. Now, there are plenty of tips for posing…
IAPY 2023 contest winners showcase India’s enchanting astrophotography
Dec 27, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The year’s ending, and we’ve seen plenty of splendid photos from various contests. But don’t think it’s over – we have one more stunning contest to show you. It’s the “Aperture” Indian Astrophotographer of the Year 2023, and it has announced the 2023 winners, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of India’s astrophotographers.
Polaroid Duochrome Black & Yellow is the first limited-edition film in 8×10 format
Dec 26, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Polaroid has just released a limited-edition Black & Yellow Duochrome film, available in both 8×10 and 600 formats. You may wonder what’s so special about it. Well, other than it looks fantastic, the 8×10 Duochrome Yellow marks Polaroid’s grand debut of a limited-edition film in this larger format.
Top ten most popular posts on DIYP in 2023
Dec 26, 2023
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
2023 has been a challenging year for many of us in various aspects. But here on DIYP, it’s been a year brimming with captivating images and thought-provoking stories. Our readers, just like ourselves, were captivated by a diverse range of topics. So, let’s take a moment to revisit the most viewed articles of the year, reliving the thrills, discoveries, and important lessons that resonated with our community.