What does it take to spend more than four decades documenting some of the world's most important stories?

In this episode of I'll Get The Tip, we sit down with internationally acclaimed photojournalist Ed Kashi to explore the experiences, challenges, and human connections that have shaped his remarkable career. From conflict zones and environmental crises to deeply personal stories of resilience, Ed shares how photography became his tool for understanding the world and creating meaningful impact.

We discuss:

📸 How Ed discovered photography at Syracuse University

🌎 The human connections that define his work around the globe

❤️ Building trust with people during their most vulnerable moments

⚠️ The emotional toll of covering war, conflict, and humanitarian crises

🌱 His decade-long project documenting chronic kidney disease among sugarcane workers

🏛️ Having multiple bodies of work archived in the Library of Congress

🤖 AI, image authenticity, and the future of photography

📚 The legacy he hopes to leave for future generations

Ed's work has appeared in publications including National Geographic, and his storytelling has helped raise awareness, influence policy, and preserve important moments in history for generations to come. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the role journalism and visual storytelling play in helping us better understand one another.

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