Hi, I’m Dina. I’m a Ukrainian-born, NYC-raised professional photographer. I have been in the industry for more than a decade, working with publications like National Geographic, TIME, New Yorker, GQ and The New York Times Magazine. I have an MFA in Photography, a degree in Psychology and a background in Art History.
My assignments have taken me around the world, from photographing the Amish and Mennonites on Vacation in Florida, to big wave surfing in California, to a Debutante Ball in New York City. You can take a look at a decade's worth of personal and editorial projects on my website and Instagram.
This newsletter isn't just for professional photographers or engaged hobbyists, but everyone curious about our current visual culture. It is an ongoing dialogue about the art and craft of creating and thinking about images.
In my weekly posts, I discuss the creative process, focusing on the WHY of photography — intent, meaning, and inspiration. I share my insights into the world of a professional photographer, stories behind shoots, as well as all the things that make me tick and inspire me to create, from photography to art to music.
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Many posts are open for the first 48 hours, with paid newsletters focusing on more technical and industry aspects of photography. After 72 hours, most of the free posts are locked behind a pay wall. I settled on this system after looking for a way to make the newsletter widely accessible while having a bit of financial incentive to put the work in.
Besides making this newsletter possible, this is what the paid subscription gets you.
Bonus emails * Full archives * Commenting and discussions * First announcements + on prints/talks/workshops
Founding Members
This comes with my deepest gratitude. Without your help this newsletter simply wouldn’t exist, and I greatly appreciate your support. To thank you, I will be emailing you a 5x7 digital photo of my choice with digital initials inside a white border. Feel free to print it out.
