July 2025

What’s poppin, people?It’s Dante.Let’s talk about something that matters more than camera settings or gear: your mindset. This is the philosophy that guides me every time I step outside with…

Here’s everything you need to know about where the U.S. stands on Bitcoin, crypto, and CBDCs as of mid-2025. On January 23, 2025, Executive Order 14178 officially banned any federal…

What’s popping, people?It’s Dante getting my morning started here in the Garden of Eden.Welcome to Fairmount Park, Philadelphia — the heart of the city. You know, I like thinking of…

Any time spent insideFeels like my soul just slowly dies. But when I move my physical bodyOut in the open world—I thrive.I exist outside this passage of time. The alarm…

…carry monetary premiums that are protected and defended with: 💬 “The chain of custody for these assets is written in blood.” Bitcoin defends wealth differently. Instead of armies, it uses:…

What’s popping, people? It’s Dante. This morning’s thought is real simple:Thinking is for idiots.Especially when it comes to photography. You don’t need a plan when you step outside with your…

The physically unhealthy will inevitably have some sort of mental hygiene problem—whether it’s resentment, envy, or just pure self pity and weary thoughts. I’ve never met somebody who is physically…

Oh, it’s gonna be a good life. It’s gonna be a good life. Good life for sale. I just heard this song that reminded me of my childhood — Good…

After returning from my trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, I found a profound shift — I needed to change. I was photographing in color for seven years, and when I returned…

What’s popping, people?It’s Dante — out here this morning in the Centennial Arboretum, making a photograph of this wild tree that caught my eye. Half of it is dead.The right…

Should I turn left or should I turn right?One leads to darkness, one to light. Slave to virtue or a slave to vice?City’s a maze—we’re just mice. Running circles, chasing…

“Yesu” by Yo Maps is a powerful Zambian gospel-influenced song that expresses deep gratitude and devotion to Jesus (Yesu). Here’s a breakdown of the song’s meaning: The song is a…

What’s poppin’, people?It’s Dante — walking down Chestnut Street in Philly with the Ricoh GR III, shooting high contrast black-and-white small JPEGs. The best setup, no question. And today’s thought?Release…

What’s poppin’ people? It’s Dante.Let’s talk about something sacrilegious in the street photography world: asking for permission. Yeah, I said it. Asking. For. Permission. But listen — I think this…

It’s Dante, hopping off the bus, entering the Garden of Eden.Check it out — the Centennial Arboretum. This historic park is the heart of Fairmount Park here in Philadelphia, and…

Subject: Make Philadelphia the First Bitcoin City in America Philadelphia is a city of firsts. We were the first capital of the United States.We hosted the signing of the Declaration…

Thank God for the Pennsylvania Amish. Why buy groceries from a corporation when you can go directly to the source and get the highest quality products without any intermediaries? I…

I’ve been on a strict 100% carnivore diet for nearly 3 years now, but I’ve started implementing a few new animal-based foods since I joined a boxing gym recently—to help…

The Renaissance was a transformative period from the 14th to the 17th century that redefined art, science, politics, and education in Europe. This collection of essays explores various facets of…

What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante. Use photography as an excuse to wander aimlessly. Not with a plan. Not with some big vision of what you’re going to shoot. Just go.…