Dante Sisofo Blog

The more you walk the same streets every day, the more you get to know the lay of the land. Understanding the patterns that occur as people converge on street…

Don’t think, just shoot.

Thoughts

When interacting with people, it’s often better to talk about yourself and your own experiences rather than focusing on others. My simple heuristic: Don’t talk about others. Whether it’s acquaintances,…

Maybe it’s best to assume you won’t wake up in the morning before you go to bed. With this in mind, it becomes easier to focus on what truly matters…

I believe minimalism is a powerful approach to everyday life. It’s about subtracting the unnecessary—whether it’s excessive phone use, TV, Internet, or social media. Even in your diet, removing processed…

In order to innovate and push forward with new creations of art, we *must* make more mistakes. It’s our duty as artists to fail, get back up, and restart over…

I’ve noticed that people generally root for the underdog. Maybe this stems from an excessive emotional state and an abundance of empathy. Perhaps it’s because misery loves company, making it…

In the city, it’s much more difficult to find patches of sunlight due to the tall buildings. However, I find that walking by the river provides an open space where…

During my time as a Peace Corps volunteer living in a remote village in Zambia, I discovered that a well-adjusted society operates within a clear hierarchy: God, Family, and Land.…

When it comes to media production, don’t take it so seriously! Use your digital camera, GoPro or your iPhone and record your life. Keep everything raw and unedited. Create for…