Who is Dante Sisofo?

Dante Sisofo is a street and documentary photographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His passion for photography ignited in 2016 during his university studies. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. In 2016, Sisofo won first place in the Miami Street Photography Photo Slam, judged by renowned photographer Martin Parr. Two years later, he received a scholarship to study under Magnum photographer Alex Webb. Sisofo’s experiences extend beyond the United States. He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and spent weekends photographing in Jericho. After graduating in 2018, he lived with a Palestinian family in Jericho, an experience that inspired him to join the Peace Corps in 2019 as a volunteer in Zambia, Africa. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was evacuated and returned to Philadelphia. In addition to his street and documentary photography, Sisofo has experience in political photography. He worked as a photojournalist for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 2016 and served as a field organizer during the presidential election, contributing to the election of President Joe Biden. Sisofo’s work is characterized by a deep engagement with the world around him, capturing spontaneous and candid moments that reflect the human experience. He emphasizes curiosity and the joy of the process in his photography, using compact cameras like the Ricoh GR III for its portability. His philosophy extends beyond photography into life itself, focusing on intentional living and personal growth.

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