433: Steven Adams - The Art of Humanitarian Photography

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with Steven Adams, a humanitarian photographer with a diverse background in biology, veterinary medicine, and global health. They discuss Steven’s journey from scientific research to international development and how those experiences shape his visual storytelling, especially his focus on hope and agency rather than suffering. Steven shares engaging stories from the field, including work with pastoralist communities in Eastern Africa and youth shelters in India, and dives into the evolving ethics of humanitarian photography. The episode touches on the importance of empowering local storytellers, the practicalities of client collaboration, and Steven’s commitment to enabling NGOs and individuals to better tell their own stories. It’s a thoughtful conversation loaded with insight for anyone interested in purposeful photography or the intersection of compassion and creativity.

Links Mentioned:

1. Steven's Photo Brief Template
2. Lion Movie with Dev Patel
3. Support the Podcast on Patreon
4. Subscribe to Matt's Mailing List
5. Xuan Hui-Ng's Podcast Episode
6. Nevada Wier
7. Gerald Slota