I am truly honored to announce that my photograph has been featured by National Geographic and National Geographic Travel in their “Best of the World 2026” collection, under Nat Geo Your Shot — a recognition that celebrates some of the most inspiring images from around the world.
Being recognized by National Geographic — one of the most respected names in photography and storytelling, is a milestone I could only dream of.
My image was chosen among countless submissions from talented photographers across the globe, and seeing it included among such exceptional work is both humbling and deeply inspiring.
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The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi is a masterpiece of light, symmetry, and silence. Photographing it felt like stepping into a dream made of white marble and perfect geometry, with every line, dome, and reflection designed to capture purity. The 82 domes rise like soft clouds above the courtyard, their curves blending seamlessly with endless arcades of polished marble. The play of light and shadow shifts throughout the day, turning stone into something almost weightless. The stillness, the symmetry, the brilliance of white meeting the blue desert sky…It’s one of the most peaceful and visually pure places I’ve ever photographed.
BRISANJE MEJA, published by Revija National Geographic Slovenija, May 2024 (Issue 5 - Incredible OCTOPUSES)
The combination of fashion and classic portrait-documentary photography can be extremely interesting and unique, as it simultaneously combines the aesthetics and depth of documenting a person's story. My photographs are not classic portraits, as the strength of light and composition are planned and controlled with purpose in relation to the subject. With a portrait-fashion-documentary approach in photography, I want to show the character of people, their story and current mood.
The use of an artificial light source in photos allows me to emphasize certain characteristics of a person, to play with different photographic styles and allows me to be completely creative. Although the photos are about well-thought-out compositions and the sophisticated use of make-up and costumes, I always photograph people at the moment when they least expect it, because I believe that this is the time when their true "I" comes out.
