I am a filmmaker. Wait, no, that’s not quite right. Oh ya, I am NOT a filmmaker. All it took for me to come to this conclusion was five minutes away from home. Albania. My third trip. My third trip …
Creative: Balkan Return
Tirana, Albania. Our third trip. The city feels familiar. I only know parts of this place but the feeling of familiarity makes the experience more calming than anything else. A shorter trip this year but with a longer lead time …
Creative: “X…on Film”
I got a link. “Dan, you are going to love this.” And then I saw the title “X…on film.” The name of what was “on film,” will remain mysterious as it would be far too easy to find the film …
Creative: Just Say No
There is much talk of the power and evil of artificial intelligence, and for the potential of a Skynet-like takeover of humanity. I for one am looking forward to it. Just think, no more jobs, no more taxes, unless you …
Creative: Oh for Crap’s Sake
This won’t take long. I’m totally screwed. I’m at a friend’s house and he’s a LEICA GUY. But he’s an actual working photographer, which makes him the unicorn in the Leica world. He’s uber smart, can do anything with his …
Creative: Searching for Gene
If all goes as planned, at some point between now and the end of June, I will release a short film under the “From the Van with Dan” series about my time in Pittsburgh. There is a story here, friends, …
Creative: Peru Workshop
My Peru workshop isn’t until September, but after a late afternoon planning call, my mind drifted to the upcoming trip. I’ve been to Peru several times, but the country is so diverse, vast, and challenging that it feels more like …