In September 2024, I had the privilege of photographing the opening ceremony of the Sanford International Golf Tournament at Minnehaha Country Club. This annual event, a cornerstone of the PGA Tour Champions circuit, brings the top names in golf to Sioux Falls, and the opening ceremony is a key highlight. As the event photographer, this was an exciting challenge. The opening ceremony featured some of Sioux Falls’ most notable community figures, including Mayor Paul TenHaken and Fire Chief Matt McAreavey, alongside the South Dakota National Guard. Capturing these moments required balancing the formality of the event with the energy of the crowd. Photographing large-scale events like this requires being in…

This past September, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph Third Eye Blind during their performance at the Sanford Pentagon, part of the Sanford International Live! series. The concert, a signature event during the annual Sanford International Golf Tournament, brought together fans of all ages for a night filled with nostalgia and rock hits. As a Sioux Falls event photographer, capturing the energy of a live concert is always an exhilarating experience. From the moment Third Eye Blind took the stage with classics like Semi-Charmed Life and Jumper, the crowd was electric. The band, led by Stephan Jenkins, delivered an unforgettable performance that resonated deeply with the audience, many of…

This year, I had the privilege of photographing one of the most exciting events at SiouxperCon 2023: Adrian Paul’s Sword Experience. As a fan of pop culture and a professional photographer, I was thrilled to capture the intensity and energy of this unique event. The Sword Experience brings fans up close and personal with Highlander legend Adrian Paul, where they learn sword techniques while participating in a choreographed sword battle. SiouxperCon’s emphasis on fan engagement, combined with Adrian’s charismatic presence, created an atmosphere full of excitement and anticipation. Attendees of all ages joined in, and it was inspiring to watch them take on sword training with such enthusiasm. Photographing this…