I’m a junior at Black Hills State University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography with a minor in Outdoor Education. My work combines technical skill with a deep appreciation for the natural world. I'm a staff writer and photographer for Ponder, an award-winning publication, and I also work with BHSU’s Marketing & Communications team. In addition, I freelance as a photographer, specializing in landscape and lifestyle imagery. I obtained my Part 107 Remote Pilot’s License last May, allowing me to fly drones commercially. I spend the rest of my time running cross country and track, hiking, and climbing.
Read more about me and explore my portfolio below!
Meet Sierra Hopp
So Much South Dakota
In 2023, Travel South Dakota created a campaign titled “So Much South Dakota, So Little Time”
I elevated this campaign by adding my outstanding landscapes of the Black Hills with the iconic campaign’s logo across public transit displays, showcasing what the Black Hills has to offer to an outsider’s perspective.
This campaign won a Gold ADDY and a Judge’s Choice Award at the 2025 American Advertising Awards Black Hills for Outdoor Transit and Advertising Campaign.
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