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Your Photos Are Instagrammable. That Might Be the Problem
Jun 6, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you scroll through Instagram, you’ll see plenty of photos with perfectly diffused light, beautiful subject, cinematic color grading… What’s more, your photos may look…
It’s Okay to Suck at Photography
May 25, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been struggling with perfectionism since… forever. At the same time, I feel like I’m falling behind everyone else…
These Four Questions Turn Gut Reactions Into Real Photo Critique
May 23, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Sometimes, you are staring at a photo, and all you can think of is “Yeah, I like it” or something like “It feels a bit…
Eight Reasons You Need Photographer Friends
May 17, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A lot of photographers prefer to work solo, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But building real friendships with other photographers can open up opportunities…
Jill Freedman: The Challenge, Responsibility, and Perks of Getting Close with Your Subject
May 1, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you are a documentary photographer, how close to your subjects is close enough? Not physically, but relationally. In a recent video from Tatiana Hopper,…
Lost Your Photography Mojo? Maybe You Don’t Need to Fix It
Mar 31, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When you lose your photography drive and get stuck in a creative rut, there are two routes – one is to stay disciplined even though…
Ten Photography Improvement Tips that Actually Hold You Back
Mar 28, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
No matter how long you’ve been into photography, I’m sure you’ve heard and read plenty of photography tips. Some of them are pure gold, some…
Here’s How to Really “Enjoy the Process” as a Photographer
Mar 26, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
“Just enjoy the process.” You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, right? But here’s the thing: no one ever really explains what that means or…
The Photography Skill Nobody Teaches You: Feel the Moment, Then Shoot It
Mar 22, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Experience is a skill few people talk about, if any. No, not the experience in terms of the years spent taking photos and the shoots…
How Photography Compares to Other Creative Hobbies – Is It the Best?
Mar 6, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If photography is your hobby, I bet you think it’s the best one out there. But have you ever thought about why it’s the best?…