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Join me on a journey through the world of photography. My blog covers a range of topics including camera gear reviews, behind-the-scenes of commissioned projects, workshop recaps, and general thoughts on a variety of photography subjects. Follow along as I share my passion for the art and craft of photography.

'IMAGE AS WITNESS' PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND HOW I CREATED A WINNING SUBMISSION

Behind the Lens & AI: Reimagining Qasr Al Hosn

Having spent years documenting Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Hosn, every archway and historic nuance of the landmark is deeply familiar to me. Entering the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre’s ‘Image As Witness’ competition was a natural step, specifically the Digital Editing category, which called for reimagining an original photograph of the fort without creative constraints.

Inspired by the living history of the annual Qasr Al Hosn Festival, I conceptualized a four-part narrative featuring historic "echoes" of Bedouin life, campfire poetry, majlis council gatherings, dusk encampments, and traditional pearl divers, seeping through the contemporary restored structures.

By merging my architectural photography with generative AI tools and surgical compositing, I anchored each scene in archival accuracy while layering semi-transparent figures over the fort's modern stonework. I am thrilled and honored to share that this series took 1st Place in the Digital Editing Category at the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, marking a deeply rewarding bridge between real-world architectural photography and modern digital workflows.

My Slovenian Summer and How I chased Light at an Elusive Lake

Summer gave me the rare chance to shoot for myself—no briefs, no deadlines, just pure photographic joy. I returned to Slovenia, my homeland, armed with a lightweight Fujifilm setup and a desire to rediscover places I never truly knew. One location stood out: Cerknica Lake, a hauntingly beautiful, intermittent body of water that shifts with the seasons. What I found there was more than a landscape—it was a sensory experience of mint-scented air, swans gliding through emerald waters, and the quiet thrill of shooting without a plan.

How I Built My Dream PC for Photo, Video & Time-Lapse Editing

As a creative professional, I need a workstation that can handle complex tasks without compromising on performance or quality. That's why I built my own workstation from scratch, using carefully chosen components and some custom-made elements. In this blog post, I will share with you how I did it and what are the benefits of having a custom-built workstation.

XPOSURE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2023 in Sharjah is here!

Photography exhibitions. Legendary, world-renowned photographers. Industry experts. Presentations. Film screenings. Workshops. Book signings. Focus groups. Competitions. Latest camera gear & Trade show. Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah, UAE is unlike any other and if you care about photography even a tiny bit, you can’t afford to miss it.