"A Photographer’s War Story" | S01E02

Welcome to the first episode of The Camera Cafe Show! In this episode, we feature Iva Sidash, a prominent figure in war journalism and street photography from Ukraine. Iva Sidash is celebrated for her compelling work that bridges the gap between street photography and the gritty realities of war journalism.

We discuss how Iva Sidash’s journey evolved from street photography to capturing the intense moments of war. Her transition was driven by a desire to document the impact of the Russian invasion and to highlight the human stories behind the conflict.

Iva Sidash shares her approach to war journalism and street photography, offering insights into how she captures powerful and emotional images in challenging situations. She also provides practical tips for photographers working in difficult environments.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Iva Sidash about the intersection of war journalism and street photography and how to effectively document stories through your lens.

Timeline "A Photographer's War Story":

00:02:30 Photography before the Russian invasion of Ukraine

00:05:45 A Field report of photography in Kherson

00:10:33 The approach of covering personal emotional topics

00:13:04 Iva's Holding Hope photography project

00:20:32 The importance of photojournalism today

00:23:41 Workflow and photography gear

00:26:17 Start and Stop doing in documentary photography

00:29:12 The importance of accreditation in times of war photography

00:33:45 Photography future after the war is over

00:35:53 Finding a way to set your emotions aside

You can find the transcription of Iva's episode back on our website here.

Check out more of Iva's work:

Website: https://ivasidash.com/

"Holding Hope" photography project: https://ivasidash.com/holding-hope

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iva.sidash

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iva_sidash

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/IvaSidash

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