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 …
Adventure: Random Tirana
I gave a camera training. I bought vintage Albanian stamps. I saw an old Kodak sign, and I wore my fancy new shoes. I also spent time making pictures, which is the FIRST real chance I’ve had in quite some …
Adventure: Changing Faces
When you live in the United States, you often hear that our behavior at home doesn’t really impact our overall status in the big, bad world. It’s true, at least to some degree. People still dream of coming to America. …
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 …
Adventure: 16-inch Access
The best way to access a modern city is by folding bicycle. Don’t get me wrong, I love my full-size bike, and if I had to chose only one bike for life, yes, it would be the full-size. I happen …
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 …
Adventure: Big Dreams, Tiny Wheels
Vanlife is dreamy. Filled with unicorns, rainbows and endless YouTube views and subs. There is never any heat or bugs or naked meth heads attacking in the middle of the night. Campground bathrooms are pristine, gold-plated experiences that highlight the …
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, …