Hey! My name is Sierra,

I am an award-winning landscape photographer based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along with landscape photography, my work includes advertising, lifestyle shoots, personal projects, and licensed drone operations. I do everything I can to minimize my footprint on Earth, and I hope my work inspires you to do the same. By treating the outdoors with respect, we can continue to enjoy outdoor recreation for years to come.

I currently study Photography with a minor in Outdoor Education at Black Hills State University (BHSU), where I work at BHSU Marketing and Communications, Ponder Magazine, and run cross country and track for the university.

After earning my degrees, I plan to keep documenting the beauty of our planet and use my work to help drive environmental change. We can enjoy the outdoors without having to destroy the outdoors.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Gold ADDY Award / "So Much South Dakota” Outdoor and Transit Advertising Campaign / American Advertising Awards Black Hills

    Judge’s Choice Award / "So Much South Dakota” Outdoor and Transit Advertising Campaign / American Advertising Federation

    2nd Place Experienced/Professional / “Hiding Behind the Fog” / Dahl Arts Center Reflect Photo Competition

    1st Place General Excellence / Ponder Magazine Issue 3 / The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

  • People’s Choice / “Hint of Color” / Dahl Mountain Photo Competition

    Best of Youth / “Hint of Color” / Dahl Mountain Photo Competition

    Solo Photography Show / Custer Courthouse Art Gallery

  • Best of Youth / “Rock Of Ages” / Dahl Mountain Photo Competition