The Encouragement of Others Keeps Us Going
The greatest advantage of photography: it teaches us how to see.Traveling to art festivals & shows across South Dakota and some outside its borders allow me the opportunity to meet…
Fresh Update to Small Gift Shop
The Small Gift Shop has been given a fresh new look with an updated flat lay and lots of new photographs for sale! Firm Foundation All photographs are currently in…
South Dakota Governor’s 8th Biennial Art Exhibition {Dahl Reception}
Several years ago, I discovered the South Dakota Governor's Biennial Art Exhibition, which features art work from artists across the state. A Google search revealed an online catalog several years…
Grand Tetons at Morman Row.
Nikon D700 + 28-200mm/3.5 @ 50mm, ISO 200, f/18, 1/60, 10/2015
© Cristen J. Roghair
Goals {b&w}
The start of a new year, filled with fresh, new beginnings. Lately, I find myself stepping back into my roots of photography, noticing what's important, what makes a photograph in…
You’ve got to start somewhere! {An Art Show Journey}
I was going through old photo files a few months back. I came across some of the early times of selling my work at craft shows. Occasionally I've heard…
2017 Basic Photography Class Recap
Last year, I taught my first ever Basic Photography workshop. (See link to past post here.) In my small community, hands on continuing education outside of YouTube isn't plentiful. I've…
Spring Open House
Back in February, I created a small gallery in a local business, 209 Main. Located in downtown Murdo, SD, I rent space along with four other businesses. This Saturday, we're…
Black Hills Stock Show Western Art Show {Recap}
January 27-February 4 found me in Rapid City at the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo as part of the Western Art Show. Twelve other fine artist and I set…
Printing the Photograph
One of the aspects of photography I enjoy the most is the final print. Knowing all the work that was put into an image and then seeing the final presentation…
Keeping Integrity in My Photographs
In November, I shared how I came into the photography field and a little about how I capture my images. If you missed it, you can read about it on…