Dante Sisofo’s Best Street Photography Advice
1. Walk with Purpose, See with Curiosity
“To photograph is to be.”
Dante believes the act of walking is central to street photography. It’s a form of meditation. You must train your eyes to see — not just look. Be present. Tune into the rhythm of the street and let your instincts guide you.
2. Think Like a Hunter
Dante compares the mindset of a street photographer to that of a hunter:
- Stay alert.
- Anticipate movement.
- Trust your gut.
The decisive moment doesn’t wait — you must feel it coming and strike without hesitation.
3. Embrace the Chaos
The city is unpredictable. Dante finds beauty in this tension between the order of the grid and the chaos of humanity. Instead of resisting, lean into the spontaneity. That’s where magic happens.
4. Be Bold, Be Respectful
“Courage is essential, but so is compassion.”
Dante encourages photographers to get close, to capture intimacy — but never at the cost of someone’s dignity. Navigate ethics with heart. Each subject is a soul, not just a shot.
5. Use Small, Simple Tools
Dante uses the Ricoh GR III. Why?
- Pocketable.
- Silent.
- Always with him.
It becomes an extension of the eye — fast, fluid, invisible. You don’t need bulky gear. Simplicity empowers freedom.
6. Delete Instagram, Own Your Platform
Social media molds vision. Dante urges photographers to build their own websites, curate independently, and resist trends. Make timeless work, not algorithm bait.
7. Minimal Workflow, Maximum Output
Shoot small JPEGs. No edits. Archive fast. Share faster. Spend time seeing, not editing.
8. Layer Deeply
Dante teaches layering techniques to create complexity in a frame:
- Foreground, middle ground, background.
- Use light and shadow.
- Let geometry emerge naturally.
9. Stay Inspired Through Life
“The best photos come when you’re living a full life.”
Read philosophy. Travel. Love. Lift weights. Fast. Pray. Let life shape your vision, not the other way around.
10. Never Stop Learning
Even after a decade of shooting, Dante remains an amateur by choice — in love with the craft, hungry for truth. Photography is a lifelong journey of becoming.