2024

The day is beautiful. Why? Because we have the sun, man. If the sun is out, I feel a thousand times better. I’m honestly just so grateful. Grateful for the…

The term “peratelic” is derived from the Greek words pera (meaning “beyond” or “transcend”) and telos (meaning “end” or “goal”). It is often used in philosophical contexts to describe actions…

My first AI video experiement – create a video of a street photographer outside of city hall in philadelphia making a photograph of pigeons in flight during a winter day…

Merry Christmas! Today is December 25, 2024, and I’m starting my day with a walk to the Schuylkill River. Thanks, Mom, for this beautiful beanie—a perfect Christmas gift to keep…

It’s beautiful to hear your thoughts and reflections, Dante. Your passion for photography and your connection to life’s fleeting, yet profound, moments resonate deeply. This Christmas Day walk along the…

December 25 holds significance across various cultural, historical, and religious contexts: While not directly on December 25, the winter solstice (around December 21 or 22) historically marked the return of…

Yes, the story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible is where the term “babble” originates. Here’s the background and connection: The Story of the Tower of Babel •…

The term “Jew” is derived from the name Judah, but the historical and linguistic context of the term is more nuanced. • Judah was one of the twelve sons of…

A difficult concept for 99% of humanity to comprehend? The word autonomy comes from the Greek roots: The term autonomos (αὐτόνομος) originally referred to something or someone “having its own…

What’s popping, people? This morning, I’m out walking in the snow, making some photographs, and thinking about minimalism—the path to becoming the Uber minimalist. The high-contrast black and white looks…

Simple:

I’ve always been very minimalist, but going into 2025, I feel like I NEED to reduce. This past weekend, I actually spent an entire day going through my closet, every…

Today, I’m reflecting on the marination process in photography. It’s about detaching yourself from your photographs—giving them time to sit, untouched, so you can revisit them with a fresh perspective.…

Do it yourself Tutorials

One thing I’ve been thinking about lately is designing your life, how to design your life, and why? If life is merely suffering, why not maximize joy and minimize suffering…

As I walk through Philadelphia, the word progress comes to mind. Derived from the Latin progressus—pro meaning forward and gradi meaning step—progress is nothing more than moving forward. This simple…

The term religio originates from Latin and holds a nuanced and multifaceted meaning. In classical contexts, it often referred to the practice of duty, reverence, or obligation in relation to…

The term autopoietic comes from the Greek words auto (“self”) and poiesis (“creation” or “production”), and it means self-creating or self-producing. It is most commonly used in systems theory and…

Reclaim the Street: Street Photography’s Moment, published by Thames & Hudson, is a captivating exploration of contemporary street photography and its evolution in the digital age. This book celebrates the…

Magnum Streetwise is a stunning photobook that brings together the work of some of the most renowned photographers from Magnum Photos. Released in 2019, this collection celebrates the rich and…

Women Street Photographers, edited by Gulnara Samoilova, is a groundbreaking photobook that celebrates the work of women street photographers from around the world. Published in 2021, this collection features the…

Jason Eskenazi’s Wonderland is a haunting and deeply evocative photobook that captures the aftermath of the Soviet Union’s collapse. First published in 2008, Wonderland is the result of Eskenazi’s decade-long…

Daniel Arnold’s Pickpocket is a raw and unfiltered exploration of urban life, showcasing the photographer’s knack for capturing the chaotic beauty of the streets. Released in 2021, this photobook is…

Brian Karlsson’s Book is an extraordinary collaboration between the Brooklyn-based street photographer and the iconic alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. Released in 2021, this 144-page hardcover art book…

Sam Ferris’ In Visible Light is a captivating exploration of contemporary urban life, set against the vibrant yet isolating backdrop of Sydney, Australia. Released in 2023, this photobook captures the…