GO BEYOND
What’s poppin’ people? It’s Dante.
Today, we’re in Rittenhouse Square.
Look around — Rittenhouse Plaza, Philadelphia.
It’s a beautiful day.
Embrace the Spirit of Play
Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy soul — that’s the goal.
To create, to evolve, to lean into this trend where health is wealth.
Time spent spreading love and joy? That’s the new luxury.
Let’s redefine what it means to be successful.
Let’s redefine what luxury is.
Transcend this world through photography.
Uplift the mundane. Make it meaningful.
Every small, intricate detail around you becomes infinitely beautiful.
Street Photography is a Superpower
Street photography…
To create art is to experience bliss.
That meditative, zen-like state of walking, seeing, connecting nature with human behavior.
Street photography is an incredible gift — we can uplift humanity with it.
Speak Positive Things Into Existence
I truly believe our words carry meaning.
Language matters.
To speak only in positive language is wise.
Try this:
- Don’t read the news.
- Turn off the TV.
- Avoid the smokescreens.
Go off the grid — mentally.
Escape the slave mind.
Modern slavery isn’t physical. It’s mental.
Delete your Instagram.
Disconnect.
Free your mind.
Eat Once. Eat Meat. Stay Sharp.
Forget breakfast and lunch.
That was marketing — literally.
One meal a day. Red meat.
Fasting brings clarity.
Embrace the hunter’s mindset. The Spartan’s mindset.
The Spartan Identity
When someone asks, “What do you do?”
Break the simulation.
Life’s a video game. You’re the Spartan. You can become whatever you want.
I am a demigod.
Man is divine.
Exist outside the passage of time.
Bliss is Now
The moment — not the past, not the future — is what makes life beautiful.
To walk more is to become more.
Lift weights. Fast. Eat red meat. Sleep deep.
Avoid sugar. Avoid addiction.
Eat once and feast — gorge on beef.
Fear is the antidote to fear itself.
Destruction is Creation
Through destroying yourself, you can create anew.
Destruction is creation.
Imperfection is perfection.
Adopt the wabi-sabi mindset.
Embrace impermanence.
Everything becomes photographable.
Create in whatever medium you love.
We all have God in our gut.
Created in His image — our intuition is sacred.
Movement = Motivation
Motivation is in your legs.
Great architecture.
Changing seasons.
Majestic pigeons.
All of it inspires me.
But most of all — movement.
Pigeon Energy
Spent time in Palestinian cities.
Ate a lot of pigeon — tasted better than chicken.
Everyone shares on one plate. Beautiful culture.
I think pigeons move differently… and that movement becomes energy.
Curiosity is Everything
Curiosity is everything.
Dance, sing, play.
Heal, explore, evolve.
Whatever you’re curious about — follow that.
Ants or Rats?
We can be like ants and build.
Or like rats and destroy.
Nothing changes unless you change.
Use your vision. Your Oculus.
See beauty. Share it.
Spread Joy
I just want to share my joy with others.
That’s the goal.
Spread love. Spread joy.
Create. Photograph.
Treat every day like it’s your last.
Nature as Muse
Rittenhouse Square is my muse.
Escape the urban hustle. Return to nature.
Everything vibrates with energy. The sun fuels the soul.
The sun is God.
The sun gives me lust for life.
Don’t block it — let it touch your skin.
Basketball is Meditation
Basketball is great —
Because you don’t need a team.
All you need is a ball, a hoop, and concrete.
Same with skateboarding.
Skateboarding is art.
Every obstacle is an opportunity.
Push Your Limits
Know your limitations. But push them.
Skateboarding. Parkour. Rhythm. Freestyle.
Skate the fall chill — when your blood heats up, it feels right.
Why Vlog?
Why vlog?
Because it’s fun.
Because it’s raw.
The GoPro Mini — fits in your pocket. No distractions.
Just press record and speak from the soul.
Soul Photography
Soul photography is the goal.
No praise. No clout chasing.
We’re just curious.
Make images for the love of it. That’s it.
Simple Settings, Surreal Results
Shoot small JPEGs.
Boost contrast.
Black-and-white. Maxed.
Crush the blacks. Strip away reality.
This might all be a dream anyway.
Artists create the dream.
Love > Fear
Love trumps fear.
Change your mind daily.
Never stay complacent.
November 24, 2023 – Philadelphia
I visit the Schuylkill River Trail every day.
Today’s a quiet one. But the skyline, the trail, the movement — it all inspires.
Life is infinite in its possibility.
Just look out.