About - In the Flash

WHO AM I?

I’m Dina Litovsky, a Ukrainian-born, NYC-raised professional photographer who has been in the industry for more than a decade, working with publications like National Geographic, TIME, New Yorker, GQ and The New York Times. I have an MFA in Photography, a degree in Psychology and a background in Art History, and I combine all of them to make this newsletter come to life.

My assignments have taken me from night streets of Buenos Aires to big wave surfing in San Francisco to fashion week in Paris. You can take a look at a decade's worth of personal and editorial projects on my website and Instagram.

Every week I send out newsletters where I share my insights into the world of a professional photographer, reveal backstage secrets and stories behind shoots. I discuss the creative process, editing work and navigating the editorial world. I also share all the things that make me tick and inspire me to create, from photography to art to music.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This newsletter isn't just for professional photographers or engaged hobbyists, but everyone curious about our current visual culture. There are many blogs on photography that focus on the HOW (cameras, lenses, settings) but I will be exploring the WHY — intent, meaning, creativity and inspiration. This space is an ongoing dialogue about the art and craft of creating and thinking about images.

WHY BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER?

Everyone can sign up for the newsletter and get a lot of free content, but for $6 a month/$60 a year paid subscribers get

Bonus emails
Weekly newsletters with recommendations, professional insights and secrets of the creative process.
Joining the creative community
Commenting and discussion threads are reserved for paid subscribers. I will be answering comments personally and use the space as a chat room where you can ask me questions, propose topics and engage with other subscribers in a dialogue about photography.
Full archives
All paid subscribers get full access to every article published.
Special announcements
You’ll be the first to know about workshops, events and all other treats.
Making this newsletter possible
I spend hours researching, writing and engaging with my subscribers. This is a reader-supported publication, so without your help this newsletter simply wouldn’t exist.

There is also a Founding Member option which comes both with gratitude AND a one-on-one, virtual portfolio review. Whether it is a series you are working on or a collection of images, this is your chance to ask questions and get feedback over email/or zoom (I will be offering it for a limited time only).