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

<p>In this episode of <em>The Visual Storytelling Podcast</em>, I sit down with Ukrainian photographer <strong>Serhii Diedushev</strong> to explore his poetic approach to photography, shaped by minimalism, arthouse cinema, and the realities of war in his home country.</p><p><br></p><p>I was personally <strong>left speechless</strong> by how Serhii manages to create such meaningful and timeless art while war rages at his very doorstep.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The impact of the war in Ukraine on his documentary work</p></li><li><p>Why storytelling and meaning matter more than technical perfection</p></li><li><p>His passion for film photography, darkroom work, and gear (yes, plenty of Leica talk!)</p></li><li><p>How social media and AI are reshaping photography today</p></li><li><p>Advice for aspiring photographers on slowing down, noticing light, and creating work with depth</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><p>Serhii’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mahno47/">@mahno47</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vladyslav_krasnoshchok/">Vladyslav Krasnoshchok</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mpalinchakphoto/">Mikhail Palinchak</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_Lucida_(book)"><em>Camera Lucida</em></a> by Roland Barthes</p></li><li><p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Photography"><em>On Photography</em></a> by Susan Sontag</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>///</p><p>Don’t miss an episode—subscribe and rate the show on your favorite podcast app! Prefer videos? </p><p>Join our YouTube community of nearly 10,000 visual storytellers at ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠.</p><p>Check out my latest photography zine at ⁠⁠⁠fredranger.com/store⁠⁠⁠.</p><p>For great licensed music tracks, get 10% off with Audiio using this link: ⁠⁠⁠Audiio for Creators⁠⁠⁠.</p><p>Need a website? Use code FREDRANGER at Squarespace for 10% off at ⁠⁠⁠squarespace.com⁠⁠⁠.</p><p>Support this ad-free podcast by buying me a coffee at ⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/fredranger⁠⁠⁠.</p><p>.</p><p>Let’s connect:</p><p>Email: visualstorytelling@fredranger.com</p><p>Social: @fredranger on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠</p><p>Web: ⁠⁠⁠thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com</p>