Dante Sisofo – Street Photography as Visual Diary
Dante Sisofo is a Philadelphia-born street photographer whose lens is trained on everyday human moments, light, and rhythm. A graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art, Sisofo’s work spans from city streets to international scenes in Jerusalem, Zambia, and Mumbai—infusing his images with empathy, awareness, and quiet energy. His practice is deeply personal, rooted in spontaneity, grounded in presence, and guided by the belief that photography is an act of exploration, connection, and storytelling.
Camera Gear
Sisofo’s minimalist toolkit supports his fast-moving, intuitive style—never getting in the way between him and his subjects:
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Ricoh GR III & GR IIIx – compact, fixed-lens compacts perfect for spontaneous street shooting and capturing light and emotion quickly
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| Ricoh GR IIIx HDF see it on Amazon |
GoPro Mini – used occasionally for immersive or experimental perspectives
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| GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini see it on Amazon |
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Instax Mini EVO (Instax) – for playful instant-shoot exploration and analog texture
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| Instax Mini Evo see it on Amazon |
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iPad Pro & Canon Pro-1000 Printer – a seamless, fast workflow: select, edit, sketch, and produce prints with immediacy
Film & Technique
While primarily digital, Sisofo began with black-and-white film, mastering exposure, framing, and composition early on. A formative experience with his great uncle—using a 35 mm Leica M3 and 35mm Summaron lens—sparked his deep interest in capturing decisive moments and juxtaposing people and their environments.
Style & Vision
Sisofo describes street photography as being a flâneur, walking slowly, observant, and participating in the world. He embraces speed, serendipity, and presence, using compact tools to capture joy, light, and narrative in brief, unscripted interactions.
He posits that beauty emerges from chaos—the street is alive, unpredictable, and teeming with stories waiting to be found. He champions simplicity: shoot fast, edit quick, and stay connected to the moment—and doesn’t let gear become a distraction.
Notable Work
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A member of UP Photographers, filmed in international street contexts, from Baltimore and Philadelphia to Jerusalem, Mumbai, and Zambia
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Recognized with the Miami Street Photography Photo Slam (2016), judged by Martin Parr
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Recipient of a scholarship to study under Magnum photographer Alex Webb in 2018