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

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. /// Don’t miss an episode—subscribe and rate the show on your favorite podcast app! Prefer videos? Join our YouTube community of nearly 10,000 visual storytellers at ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠. Check out my latest photography zine at ⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠. For great licensed music tracks, get 10% off with Audiio using this link: ⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠. Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace for 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠. Support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠. . Let’s connect: Email: visualstorytelling@fredranger.com Social: @fredranger on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com