After perusing the photography and images contained on this web site it may be difficult to believe that, initially, Dante had no interest in photography.  His father, an amateur photographer, used his son as a model throughout most of Dante's childhood.  As a result, Dante despised the practice and had no desire to become a photographer-even after receiving his first camera, a Pentax, from his father at age 14.  At that age Dante was more interested in other creative arts including painting and sketching.  It was only years later, after taking a photography class in college, that he finally put the Pentax to use.  The encouragement of his college professor as well as his grandmother led Dante to realize his love for the art of photography, and eventually led him to select photography as his chosen profession.

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