Hey! My name is Sierra,
I am an award-winning photographer based out of the Black Hills of South Dakota. My work includes landscape, outdoor adventure lifestyle, advertising, and licensed drone operations. I do everything I can to minimize my footprint on Earth, and I hope my photographs inspire you to do the same. By treating the outdoors with respect, we can continue to enjoy outdoor recreation for years to come.
I am working towards my BFA in Photography and BS in Outdoor Education (minor) at Black Hills State University (BHSU), where I work at the office of Marketing and Communications at BHSU, Ponder Magazine, and run cross country and track for the university.
After graduating, I plan to continue capturing the beauty of our planet in hopes that it will drive positive environmental change. We can enjoy the outdoors without having to destroy the outdoors.
Awards & Recognitions
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People’s Choice / “First Light” / Dahl Arts Center Home in Focus Photo Competition
1st Place Apple Award / Ponder Magazine Issue 4 / Media Associations Apple Awards
Gold ADDY Award / Ponder Magazine Issues 3 and 4 / American Advertising Awards Black Hills
Silver ADDY Award / "Run, Your Way” / Magazine Advertising Campaign / American Advertising Awards Black Hills
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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
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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
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Best of Youth / “Rock Of Ages” / Dahl Mountain Photo Competition
