37: This is Aleks Kus This is Reportage Podcast

Delighted to have the great Aleks Kus with us for episode 37 of the This is Reportage Podcast! Based in Slovenia, winner of 7 Reportage Awards and a Story Award, Aleks was a delight to talk to, and really inspirational. Tune in today as he shares so much, including:

• about Slovenia (and how it is the only country to have 'love' in its name),
• the effect of corona in Slovenia and for him personally,
• how he's blind in one eye (how that happened and how its affected him),
• his journey into weddings and his wedding motto,
• tips for finding and honing your own style,
• some film recommendations,
• happiness, and what his time in hospital taught him,
• the story of one of his Reportage Awards,
• why he personally enters awards,
• why communication is key,
• knowing his wife from age 7 and why they always shoot together,
• being a parent and a wedding photographer too,
• his top tips for just starting out,
• his all-time favourite image,
• and much more...

There's a full transcript at https://thisisreportage.com/podcast-episode-37-this-is-aleks-kus/, as well as examples of his work and link to his website.

Deadline for our next Awards is just a week away: Submit by 23:59 BST on 24th July 2020. Full details on how to join us and submit at https://thisisreportage.com/