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In this interview I'm speaking with Sasha Maslov, a Ukrainian-American portrait photographer and storyteller based in New York City. His work has been exhibited in various photo galleries and art spaces around Europe and the United States. Sasha is a regular contributor to a number of magazines and leading publications in New York and around the globe, and is actively pursuing work on his documentary projects.

Sasha and I talk about creativity, perfectionism, competition, finding your voice, visual storytelling, and mental health at the times of crisis. Most notable quotes, "If it's your work, you tend to be more critical of it." "When we have doubts, we look for answers in other people's work."

Check out Sasha's books "Ukrainian Railroad Ladies" and "Veterans: Faces of World War II."