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

• Vladyslav Krasnoshchok

• Mikhail Palinchak

• Camera Lucida by Roland Barthes

• 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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