2025

When you radiate joy, people who are lost in darkness will either be inspired—or try to extinguish your light.

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today I’m going to teach you how to master layering in street photography. You’re getting a step-by-step guide, with: “One must be patient and observant…

The duty of an artist is to articulate the unknown The word “curiosity” comes from the Latin root cūra, meaning “care” or “concern.” Originally, “curiosity” implied both a careful attention…

The word “leisure” ultimately comes from the Greek word “σχολή” (scholē), which originally meant: “spare time,” “rest,” or “freedom from work or duty.” Interestingly, scholē also came to mean “study”…

Statesman is a continuation of the metaphysical and political investigations begun in Sophist. The dialogue features the Eleatic Stranger once again, joined by Theaetetus and Young Socrates, with the elder…

What’s poppin, people?It’s Dante. Currently walking around Philadelphia today, photographing with the Ricoh GR IIIx — high contrast, black and white, small JPEG files. I’ve been on this black and…

Today, we’re going to be discussing street photography inspiration. I’ll be sharing what inspires me, and hopefully, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what fuels your creativity and…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today, we’re diving into the street photography mindset—a guide to how I approach the world with openness, curiosity, courage, and a life-affirming perspective that pushes…

​In his article “Why You Should Use an Instax Camera,” Dante Sisofo shares his perspective on the role of photography and the unique advantages of using Instax cameras:​Dante Sisofo “To…

​Dante Sisofo, a street photographer, has shared his experiences and insights regarding the Ricoh GR series cameras.Here are some of his notable quotes:​Dante Sisofo+1Dante Sisofo+1 For a more in-depth perspective,…

Here are some of Dante Sisofo’s notable quotes on street photography:

Dante believes the act of walking is central to street photography. It’s a form of meditation. You must train your eyes to see — not just look. Be present. Tune into the…

Plato’s Sophist is a dense and profound dialogue that explores metaphysics, language, and the nature of sophistry itself. Featuring a conversation between a nameless Eleatic Stranger, Theaetetus, and Socrates (who…

Plato’s Theaetetus is a foundational dialogue on epistemology—the study of knowledge. Through a discussion between Socrates, the young mathematician Theaetetus, and Theodorus, the dialogue examines what it means to know…

In solitude, I can become my true and authentic self. The path less traveled is where I feel most comfortable, away from the distractions of society. The noise and chatter…

Don’t change your location—just change your perspective. This morning, as I caught the sunrise on this chilly day in Philly, I had a thought. As photographers, we often chase novelty,…

What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante. Today, we’re going to be discussing how to take self-portraits in street photography. Now, you may be thinking, why would you take self-portraits on the…

Fully embody the Dionysian and the Apollonian

What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante, getting my morning started here in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The more you love life, the more you photograph life. So today, I’m thinking about why…