Steel & Soul: One-Light Biker Portraits. Led by Craig Weinberg. As golden hour fades across the prairie, join South Dakota photographer Craig Weinberg for an unforgettable portrait session that blends grit, character, and cinematic style. This is a hands-on late afternoon experience focused on creating dramatic biker portraits using a single portable light source and the raw beauty of the open outdoors. You will learn how to shape light, work with mood and shadow, and capture authentic personality against a backdrop of chrome, leather, dust, and fading sunlight. Whether you are drawn to storytelling portraiture or simply want to elevate your lighting skills, this session offers a bold and inspiring creative experience. Session Time: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Location: TBD.
Sunset At Keyhole State Park. Led by Tomas Alvarez. This sunset session along the shores of Keyhole State Park focuses on capturing reflections, dramatic skies, and strong shoreline compositions. We will begin well before sunsetso you can learn how to scout scenes and build compelling foregrounds using natural elements like rocks, grasses, and driftwood, along with low-angle techniques to enhance reflections. As golden hour transitions into sunset and blue hour, we will work on managing exposure, using filters, and creating longer exposures for smooth, expressive water. We'll wrap up with a brief debrief, helping you to refine your approach and prepare for upcoming sunrise and night photography opportunities. Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm. Location: TBD.
Beyond The Pose: Storytelling for Couples. Led by Haley Rezak. Collaborate with Haley on creating both candid and posed shots of an engaged couple (models.) Haley will touch on photographing movement, conjuring authentic emotions, and different compositional techniques that produce raw, romantic shots. Time: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Location: TBD.
Modern Cowgirls. Led by Mackenzie Myers. Over the last few years mackenzie has worked with a variety of companies in the western fashion industry from Dakota Sky Stone, The Cow Lot, K Bar J Chaps, and local boutiques helping them create images for advertising. Learn how to style and pose models for a western fashion shoot like you would see in Cowgirl Magazine. Session time: 4:30 - 7:30pm. Gather time: TBA.