Here are some quotes that capture the essence of Dante Sisofo’s street photography philosophy:
1. On Forgetting and Flow:
• “The first step to practicing street photography is to forget everything you think you know. When you set your body in motion, without preconceived notions of what you will find, you will always be surprised.” .
2. On Childlike Curiosity:
• “As a street photographer, you should forget everything you think you know and let life flow towards you… For this is how I view the world, as a playground, and I am just a big kid, with a camera.” .
3. On Photography and Light:
• “A photograph is drawing with light, an instant sketch of life. Photography is a universal language, something that transcends language barriers, and is readable to all people.” .
4. On Intuition:
• “A street photographer must possess intuition. For when you are on the streets, life unfolds spontaneously with entropy and randomness.” .
5. On Using the Camera:
• “The camera is an excuse to see the world. The camera is a passport, or a key, that unlocks the doors to the multifaceted complexities and experiences in life.” .
6. On Spontaneity:
• “The candid nature of street photography is what makes this art form so enticing, but difficult. You must practice every day with repetition. You learn to embrace failure, and enjoy it.” .
7. On Being Present:
• “The camera allows me to exist in the present moment, right here, right now. Maybe you can’t live forever, but you can make a photograph.” .
8. On the Endless Journey of Photography:
• “There is no endgame to street photography, no external goal worth striving towards… The ultimate goal is to increase your curiosity each and every day.” .
These quotes highlight Dante’s emphasis on curiosity, spontaneity, and a philosophical approach to photography that goes beyond just capturing images—it’s about engaging deeply with life itself .