In this episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I sit down with Ukrainian photographer Serhii Diedushev to explore his poetic approach to photography, shaped by minimalism, arthouse cinema, and the realities of war in his home country.



I was personally left speechless by how Serhii manages to create such meaningful and timeless art while war rages at his very doorstep.



We talk about:

 * The impact of the war in Ukraine on his documentary work

 * Why storytelling and meaning matter more than technical perfection

 * His passion for film photography, darkroom work, and gear (yes, plenty of Leica talk!)

 * How social media and AI are reshaping photography today

 * Advice for aspiring photographers on slowing down, noticing light, and creating work with depth



Resources & Mentions

 * Serhii’s Instagram: @mahno47 [https://www.instagram.com/mahno47/]

 * Vladyslav Krasnoshchok [https://www.instagram.com/vladyslav_krasnoshchok/]

 * Mikhail Palinchak [https://www.instagram.com/mpalinchakphoto/]

 * Camera Lucida [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_Lucida_(book)] by Roland Barthes

 * On Photography [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Photography] by Susan Sontag



Serhii’s images don’t just capture moments — they make you feel and think. This is a conversation about art, resilience, and the power of photography to connect us across borders.

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War, Minimalism & Meaning: A Conversation with Ukrainian Photographer Serhii Diedushev

Join us on this episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast as we speak with Dean Hinnant, a photographer from Nebraska who documents life in the Midwest.

Discover more about John's work on his website: at https://www.instagram.com/dean_hinnant

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Simple Landscapes Make the Subject Even More Important - Dean Hinnant

This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had an insightful conversation with Ashley Riffo, the Editor of Street Photography Magazine, and Bob Patterson, the Founder and Publisher. We discussed their journey in releasing a printed book titled “Where The Street Lead,” which delves into the personal sanctuaries where 53 street photographers create their most compelling work. I was honoured to have one of my photos featured in the book.



Don’t miss out on grabbing your copy of “Where The Streets Lead” here: https://streetphotographymagazine.com/where-the-streets-lead/



Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_riffo/

And follow Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbpatt/



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Where The Streets Lead - Ashley Riffo and Bob Patterson

Join us on The Visual Storytelling Podcast as we reconnect with the incredibly talented photographer and instructor, John Hendrick. With his unique journey and insights, John shares his experiences and stories that have shaped his path in the world of photography. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a true artist and friend!

Discover more about John's work on his website: at johnhendrick.com [http://johnhendrick.com/]

We also mentioned his Substack: johnhendrick.substack.com [https://johnhendrick.substack.com/]

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If you really want it, you just got to sit down and figure it out!- John Hendrick

This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I enjoyed discussing with Bay Area Photographer, Videographer and fellow Youtuber Dave Herring.



In this episode, we explore:

• His unique journey into the world of photography

• What it means to be a photographer in 2024

• His experience with Leica cameras

• His view on social media

• His sources of inspiration

• Tips for young photographers



Discover more about Dave's work on his website: at dave.online [https://dave.online/]



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Don't Settle for Anything Else Other than your Vision - Dave Herring

This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gred Hatton (aka @renaissanceman), a talented photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles.



In this episode, we explore:



• His unique journey into the world of photography

• His approach to travel and lifestyle photography

• His experience with Leica cameras

• How sharing your work can be beneficial

• His sources of inspiration

• Tips for aspiring photographers



Discover more about Greg’s work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/renaissanceman/] and his YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@impaci].



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It's the pursuit of "purity" that fuels the craft - Greg Hatton

This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing New York-based travel and lifestyle photographer Marcus Lloyd.

In this episode, we dive into:

- His unique journey into the world of photography

- His approach to travel and lifestyle photography

- His journey to shooting with Leica cameras

- The delicate balance of using social media

- Who inspires him

- Tips for aspiring photographers



Discover more about Marcus' work on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marky_marc13/?hl=en] and website [https://www.marcuslloyd.com/]



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Focus on being really good not popular - Marcus Lloyd

This week on The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the New-York based photographer and filmmaker, Jason Roman, also known online as @stockezy. It took literally year to make this conversation happen, but we finally found some time in our busy schedule to record this insightful conversation.

In this episode, we dive into:

- Jason's unique journey into the world of photography

- His philosophy on capturing moments that tell a story

- His recent collaboration with Leica and why he enjoys the shooting experience on Leica cameras

- The challenges and rewards of street photography

- Techniques for aspiring photographers looking to improve their craft

- Jason's future projects and where he sees his photography evolving



Discover more about Jason's work on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stockezy/].



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 Inspiration is within you - With Jason Roman (aka @stockezy)

This week I chatted with Portland-based photographer Brian Atkins⁠ [https://bio.site/lifeofphys].

In this episode, we talked about:

 * How he got started in photography

 * What inspires him
 * His love for Leica cameras
 * How he wants to leave a legacy

And more!

You can find out more about Brian on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/brianatkinsphotography/]

and his website [https://www.brianatkinsphotography.com/] and YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@brianatkinsphotography]

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My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/fredranger.com/store?category=Zine]

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Impact vs Legacy - With Brian Atkins

This week I enjoyed connecting with Tyson Martin, photographer and creator of the Life Of Phys Podcast [https://bio.site/lifeofphys].

In this episode, we talked about:

 * How he got started in photography
 * How photography helped him go through tough times in his life
 * What inspires him
 * Why he started The Life Of Phys Podcast
 * A secret (not so secret) announcement about a future collaboration between our two shows

And more!



You can find out more about Tyson on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tysonmartin/] ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/toddkorol/]

and his excellent podcast: Life Of Phys [https://bio.site/lifeofphys]

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My latest photography zine can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠ [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/fredranger.com/store?category=Zine]

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Photography Is My Therapy - With Tyson Martin

There has never been a better time to tell your story. The gear is readily available and 1 can reach millions thanks to the social web. In this podcast, I explore the mindset, the gear and the tools you need in order to use visual storytelling as a way to express yourself, communicate with others and use it as a source of inspiration in your life.

The Visual Storytelling Podcast

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