Dunja is a London-based photographer, specialising in portrait, interior, and brand narrative photography. Her approach centres on authenticity and mood, allowing her photoshoots to unfold naturally, while keeping the brand narrative or editorial storyline at the forefront.
Represented by
Please contact:
contact@pearsonlyle.co.uk | mail@dunjaopalko.com
Image Licensing by Kintzing
licensing@kintzing.com
Selected clients
Cosmopolitan, Conde Nast Traveller, FORA, Siemens, Graff, Habitat, Hauser & Wirth, Hoxton Mini Press, John Lewis, Lloyds Bank, LSA, Papier, Monocle, Siemens,
The Economist, The Telegraph, Telegraph Luxury, The Guardian, TOAST, UBS, VRBO/Expedia
Awards, Press and Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition – ‘Creative Mothers’ at Mother London, 8th - 15th March 2026
Shortlist – Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2026 – National Portrait Gallery
Winner – Portrait of Britain vol. 7 by The British Journal of Photography
Shortlist – The Photography Foundation Awards 2024
Finalist – AOP Open Award 2024
Shortlist – Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6 by The British Journal of Photography
Shortlist – Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2023 – National Portrait Gallery
Shortlist – The Photography Foundation Awards 2023
Finalist – AOP Open Award 2023
It’s Nice That – Creative Mothers is Dunja Opalko’s tender portrayal of balancing parenthood and work
Creative Parent Mag – Harmonising Art and Family: The Creative World of Dunja Opalko & Doron Erez
Creative Boom – Documenting the realities of juggling motherhood and a creative career
Darklight – Interview
AOP – Feature
Member of the The Association of Photographers
Part of the Wonderful Machine network