Dante Sisofo Blog

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Welcome to the Centennial Arboretum. Today, I want to talk about something fundamental to the art of photography: curiosity — and why it matters. The…

So I’ve really been diving into how I perceive the world lately, not only with my vision, but with my mind, mindset, or philosophy. What I mean is, my perspective…

Penguin Classics EditionWritten by Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a sweeping mythological epic composed of 15 books and over 250 myths, all unified by the central theme of…

It’s all in your mind… If you tap into your relationship with God anything is possible

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today, I’m going to give you some practical advice for building your confidence in street photography. But let me start by saying something bold: Photography…

Translated by Robert FaglesPenguin Classics Edition A plague ravages Thebes. Oedipus, king of Thebes, vows to find the cause. A prophecy reveals that the city suffers because the murderer of…

The mythic archetype of the Creator God appears across cultures as the primal force that brings existence into being—often out of chaos, void, or nothingness. This archetype isn’t just about…

It’s not even about photography anymore for me? It’s something beyond- becoming the ultimate creator- constant flow state- channeling a frenzy of power throughout the day

The color red was sacred to the Spartans. It wasn’t just for show—it was symbolic, strategic, and psychological. Spartan warriors wore red cloaks (phoinikis) into battle. It represented the blood…

The word “economy” comes from the Greek word “oikonomia” (οἰκονομία), which originally meant “household management.” So, “oikonomia” literally means “management of the household” or “household law.” Over time, the meaning…

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante.Getting my morning started here in the Centennial Arboretum. Check it out. Surrounded by nature’s beauty — all of the wonderful creations. Cherry blossoms. Trees. A…

A fountain needs a source or it will run dry. People are the same. Without a connection to their source, they burn out.

He may go looking to walk in his shoes, but he won’t find them.

What’s poppin’ people? It’s Dante.Today I’m giving you the five most important tips for layering in street photography. This is a technique I’ve practiced for over a decade, traveling the…

A collection of personal dreams and their meanings, with direct links to each blog post. Source: Dreams and NightmaresYou recount a powerful dream where a massive bear with yellow eyes…

What’s poppin’, people? It’s Dante, getting my morning started here at the Centennial Arboretum.Welcome to the vlog. Today’s thought is something I’ve been meaning to share for a while: And…

Exodus is the second book of the Bible and the spiritual core of Israel’s identity. It is a story of liberation, law, and the living presence of God. “Let my people go,…

I am a flesh creature, bound by gravity, who cuts and bleeds, feels sorrow, anger, greed, and lusts for the flesh of others, but I am also spirit, created in…

Your body is your soul

What’s poppin, people? It’s Dante. Today I’m sharing with you 10 techniques to improve your street photography. These are all tried and true lessons I’ve learned over a decade of…