Working at WeFest this year gave me quite the chuckle when I realized it was my 8th year. – My how time flies. – I’ve watched so many performers grow change and evolve before my very eyes. – Its so humbling to be continually invited back to handle the back stage photography and meet and greets for the festival. Its so personal. – I’m blown away how the team we’ve accumulated over the years has really turned into one big family. – Always a friendly smile and a firm handshake or a hug every time you bump into a familiar face.  I can’t wait until next year! 🙂 – Enjoy a peak into my world!

LifeScape’s is more than an organization. LifeScape’s is a remarkable group of people that change lives and inspire hearts. The way the staff engage with the students and community leaves outsiders like myself with a sense of awe. A sense of real purpose and life changing meaning. – Simple things like a play production, become metaphors for how much love, happiness and joy radiates around the student body. – From the smiles from every child, to the hugs and birthday party invites…. I can’t help but encourage you the viewer to not only enjoy the couple teasers below from LifeScapes production ” The Wizard of Oz”  But also to get involved, take part and be engaged in a community that not only changes the lives of those whom are being served. But those whom also serve. – I’m so proud of these BullDogs!

Each and every year we get a bit closer and a bit closer towards our goal of opening the History State Theatre here in Sioux Falls. – This magnificent project is just steps away from bringing new life to our great city! Thank you to each and everyone of the guests and sponsors that attended! Enjoy a few teasers here before you head off to the full gallery marked below!

FULL EVENT RE-CAP

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As many of you know… Wrestling and MMA have been a huge part of my life since early childhood. Unfortunately in my early twenties I was in a life changing motorcycle accident that prohibited me from continuing my athletic career which many believe ( myself included ) that would have led me into a strong path in MMA. – Thankfully in life… Where one door closes, another opens. – Only a few years after my accident I found myself still in the world of combat sports… Only as a photographer instead of a contestant. – While I may not be able to compete… With my lens I get into the mix of things and follow along capturing many of the explosive exchanges between these incredible athletes. – Because of folks like Ryan Stoddard of The Victory Fighting Championships I am able to stay engaged and active in a sport I love so much. – Even more impressive over the years Mr. Stoddard has taken his show the VFC and his brothers in arms along with him as he expands our market globally through UFC Fight Pass. – So… Let me be the first to say Thank You VictoryFC and all you have done for us in the MMA community. – With the support of the UFC and the world watching… Our talent is showcased globally.  Enjoy some teasers from one of the strongest promotions in MMA today.

Just over 8 million followers and counting….Hardwell continues to crush sets around the globe.

TIESTO

Who loves him some Nervo? This guy! – I’ve had the opportunity over the years to photograph these lovely ladies in London, Miami and the Bahamas…. Always a raging show. 😀 – Enjoy a glance back at there set at Ultra!

What an incredible experience it was being apart of The State Theatre’s – Sequel to last years Stars, Statues and the State event. So many incredible community members came together to not only celebrate the Oscars but also raise both awareness and funds to continue the remodeling of our cities last great Jewel. The State Theatre DTSF! Special Shout out to the lovely and talented Suzie Richards who stepped up and did a knock out job on the Red Carpet!

Supporters : If you would like a full night recap you can visit a private website made just for you!

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