On this episode of The Memo Show:
Aaron Guy Leroux, a seasoned photojournalist, shares his journey from a small-town upbringing in Connecticut to becoming a prominent figure in documenting social movements around the world. He discusses his experiences covering the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, the refugee crisis in Lesvos, and the Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles. Aaron reflects on the challenges and risks of photojournalism, the influence of his family on his artistic journey, and the importance of curiosity in storytelling. He also touches on the impact of modern media consumption and the complexities of navigating truth in journalism today.
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Aaron Guy Leroux
(06:54) Aaron's Journey: From Connecticut to California
(10:56) The Spark of Photojournalism
(13:35) Family Influence and Early Inspirations
(17:33) Finding a Niche in Street Photography
(20:09) Cruise Ship Chronicles and Networking
(22:57) The Transition to Photojournalism
(24:56) Experiencing Protests: A Turning Point
(28:48) Hong Kong: The Umbrella Movement
(36:00) The Nature of Water: A Photographic Journey
(40:15) Designing the Book: Collaboration and Challenges
(43:01) Black Lives Matter and New Projects
(43:52) Navigating a Pandemic and Protests
(49:09) The Duality of Childhood and Social Unrest
(56:49) The Courage of Photojournalism
(57:24) Experiencing the Refugee Crisis in Greece
(01:08:21) The Question of Our Time
(01:13:20) Curiosity-Driven Storytelling and Future Projects
(01:20:02) Outro
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