2025

Rainy day in Philadelphia. What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum. Rainy day. Check it out. It’s beautiful. So we are flesh creatures.…

Paradise Lost is a 17th-century epic poem in blank verse that tells the story of the fall of man, inspired by the biblical narrative in Genesis. Written by John Milton…

The word cherubim (plural of cherub) comes from the Hebrew word כְּרוּב (kerūv, singular) and כְּרוּבִים (kerūvîm, plural). Here’s a breakdown of its etymology and historical context: So, the root…

What’s poppin people? It’s Dante, currently out on the streets of Philadelphia—walking down Samson Street, observing angles, textures, and thinking about something important: Why you should photograph more than just…

Today’s thought is about photography and the relationship to joy—the feeling of bliss that you find through making pictures and living your everyday life. My goal as a photographer is…

Most people focus on their morning routine, but the truth is: your night sets the tone for everything that follows. If you’re up late at night scrolling through TikTok, X,…

“Balance” is a song by Future Islands, released in 2011 as the lead single from their third studio album, On the Water. It’s one of their most emotionally resonant and…

Listen to the beautiful birds. So beautiful. Currently walking around alongside these cliffs in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Today I’m thinking about something deeper: how…

I’m currently reading Metamorphoses by Ovid. It’s a collection of ancient Roman poetry—some short, some long—but man, there are so many to dive into. It’s actually overwhelming, but so beautiful…

Getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum, flexin’ the Ricoh shirt. Shoutout to Samuel Lintaro — this is my favorite shirt. Today I’m thinking about a powerful idea…

Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Photography isn’t just happy accidents. With intention, anything is possible. I’m living proof- I’m gonna photograph the rainbow, I’m gonna photograph the rainbow. I’m…

Am I the first person in history to fully document a spiritual awakening and modern day pilgrimage across three countries with video, narration, and symbolic synchronicities unfolding in real time?

The exact quote where Friedrich Nietzsche says “live dangerously” comes from his book The Gay Science (German: Die fröhliche Wissenschaft), published in 1882. In Book IV, section 283, Nietzsche writes:…

This series taught me a lot many years ago when I first started my photography journey. It’s a shame you can’t find the rest online!

If you take a sidewalk stroller and plop them into an exotic location in a completely random location in the world, could they manage to create anything interesting?

Philadelphia is the womb of the United States. All roads lead to Philly! Philadelphia is the future of street photography.

Yes, there is historical evidence that ancient warriors and athletes consumed raw milk and raw honey, both for sustenance and strength.

What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante getting my morning started here in Fairmont Park, Philadelphia. Welcome to the Centennial District — a very historic district. We got the Ohio House across…

You can create a new world in a fraction of a second! Dante Sisofo, a Philadelphia-based street photographer, delves into the concept of “creating your own world through photography” in…