Dante Sisofo Blog

Perhaps being naïve is an antidote to the tragedy of life. It’s impossible not to look at the ugliness of the world with critique. I try my best to remain…

Consider using macro mode, or simply putting the camera as close as possible to the subject. We must go beyond beauty. Darker images are more aesthetically beautiful. When you use…

Ease yourself into the process of making pictures. If you’re just getting started, don’t get caught up and looking for those hero shots. Make sure to keep longevity in your…

The goal is to photograph until the day you die.

Lately, I’ve been embracing details on the street a lot more than my typical approach to candidly photographing people. I find the details can tell a fuller story of your…

I like to consider new pictures as new children. When you give birth to art, I believe we can transform, transcend, and go towards something greater.

I believe that through photography we can remember more in our lives. The memories that we document can live forever. I like to look back at my pictures sometimes just…

My new goal is to thrive creatively. Whether it’s making pictures videos, audio, etc. I find the ultimate way to thrive is the production of new art.

Walking down Chestnut Street, surrounded by a blend of old and new architecture, I’m reminded of why I love Philadelphia. This city breathes history and modernity side by side. The…

I believe when you practice street photography, your courage and curiosity should lead you. When you follow your intuition, you must have guts to enter the unknown and allow the…

What separates humans from animals? Our knowledge of death.

Not only do humans thrive in nature, but I believe humans must be around other humans. City life is supreme because we have a community of people to be around.

I believe one of the biggest upsides to living in Philadelphia is the fact that we have beautiful parks all throughout the city. The closest one to me is Rittenhouse…

And I don’t see anything bad about that. Who actually enjoys driving? Transportation is a problem worth solving.