Think You’re Not Ready? This Photographer Says Start Anyway - Mitchell Kanashkevich, E091

2025-06-03 · 79 min · 15 entities

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Link in episode "Think You’re Not Ready? This Photographer Says Start Anyway - Mitchell Kanashkevich, E091": https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965

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"Sometimes the photo is the excuse - the real gift is the connection." ___________ Mitchell Kanashkevich is a travel and documentary photographer best known for his emotive portraits, vibrant visual storytelling, and deeply immersive work documenting disappearing cultures and sacred traditions. With a career spanning two decades, his images have been featured in top international publications and exhibitions — but it’s his humble, human-first approach to image-making that truly sets him apart. In this conversation, we explore not just where he goes, but how he sees, and why he photographs in the first place. In this episode, we discuss: The trip that changed everything What shaped his early career Why naïveté can be an asset when photographing people His evolution from hobbyist to full-time photographer Navigating commercial needs vs. personal passion What it means to give back ethically How to build trust and connection The role of storytelling, aesthetic depth, and emotional resonance in strong portfolios Why originality is a myth Find Mitchell's work on his platforms: Website: www.mitchellk-photos.com Education: www.photographic-process.com Instagram: @mitchellkphotos Substack: www.mitchellkphotos.substack.com ________________________________________________________ Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation! Support the show _________________________________ Thank you for listening and for being a part of this incredible community. You can listen and watch full extended and ad-free episodes in my community - The MOOD Insiders - where I also share insights, photography tips and behind-the-scenes content on my channel as well as meet with the community on book club weekly events, special guest features, bonus content, open forum access, free resources and so much more. Join The Community - extended episodes & bonus features https://www.mattjacob.co/insiders The App That Transformed My Art & Mind https://wakingup.sjv.io/c/7738181/3958771/54965 Website: https://themoodpodcast.com Socials: IG | X | TikTok | Threads | YouTube | @mattyj_ay