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Black Hills Photo Shootout The Black Hills Photo Shootout brings photographers from across the country to South Dakota for photography education, exploration, and connection.

The Black Hills Photo Shootout brings photographers from across the country together in South Dakota for photography, education, sightseeing, camaraderie, and fun! Through the Photo Shootout we are able to showcase the beauty and diversity the area has to offer both visitors and residents while providing attendees an incredible weekend packed full of informative photography workshops, great photo

networking opportunities, unbelievable outdoor photography subjects, and most of all, fun! Great courses, exceptional instructors, incredible photo opportunities, all in one weekend in the beautiful outdoors… who could ask for more!?! The first Photo Shootout was held in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2010, and has grown dramatically from its start. This event attracts photographers from across North America and even a few international shutterbugs. It appeals to a broad range of photography enthusiasts, from amateurs to professionals, offering workshops and events suited to a wide range of photography interests and levels. The Photo Shootouts are organized and run by J Grammond Photography. We partner with local universities, businesses, and photography clubs; models, and artists to mesh local resources with the expertise of a professional photography workshop leader. The Black Hills Photo Shootout will hold workshops throughout the amazing Black Hills Region. This year, the plan is currently that participants will have the opportunity to attend a Welcome/Keynote; four photography workshop sessions of their choosing, and several other informational and social events throughout the weekend in-Person; as well as optional pre-conference sessions, and Night Owl sessions. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

16/12/2024

Mark it down! I hope to see a bunch of people join us next year for the 15th Annual Black Hills Photo Shootout!

The Black Hills Photo Shootout for 2025 will have the Holiday Inn Spearfish Convention Center Hotel as its HQ and home b...
16/12/2024

The Black Hills Photo Shootout for 2025 will have the Holiday Inn Spearfish Convention Center Hotel as its HQ and home base!

The block of rooms is under: "Black Hills Photo Shootout"

Our special rates for Fall are: $130+ taxes and fees/night for a Standard 2-QN Room or Standard King. Suites are $160 + taxes and fees per night. There is an Upcharge for Poolside rooms.

You can begin reserving today! Call 605.642.4683 to hold your spot. ***Make sure that you indicate that you are with the Black Hills Photo Shootout Block. Jay

Official site of Holiday Inn Spearfish-Convention Center. Read guest reviews and book your stay with our Best Price Guarantee. Kids stay and eat free at Holiday Inn.

12/12/2024

Tune in on Monday to see the announcement of where the HQ Hotel will be for 2025! Jay

26/10/2024

🖼️CA$H PRIZE PHOTO CONTEST 🖼️

Enter To Win a CASH PRIZE: www.bankwestinsurance.com/photo-contest/

At BankWest Insurance, we are more than an Insurance Agency, we are proud advocates of our communities. That’s why we are excited to announce our BankWest Insurance Community Connections Photo Contest. We want to feature our beautiful community through your lens. Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, a bustling local event, or a quiet moment that captures the spirit of our area, we want you to share it with us.

📑 ENTRY 📑
How to Enter: Participants must complete the Entry Form and accept Terms & Conditions.
Upload Your Photo to the Comments below, showcasing our vibrant community.

Eligibility: Open to community members, excluding employees of BankWest Insurance & Affiliates of BankWest Insurance.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted by November 15th, 2024.

💰 PRIZES 💰
The top 4 photos will be selected by a panel of judges. These four photos will be featured on our BankWest Insurance page and will be chosen by community members according to the highest number of Facebook likes.

The photo with the most likes will take home the grand prize and be featured in the lobbies of our BankWest locations. Second Place, Third Place, and Honorable Mention will be chosen by the number of likes on each photo and will also receive a monetary prize. Share with your friends and family to vote for your favorite photo.
🥇 1st Place: $500 Check
🥈 2nd Place: $250 Check
🥉 3rd Place: $100 Check
🎖️ Honorable Mention: $25 Visa Gift Card

For full contest rules and regulations, click on the link: www.bankwestinsurance.com/photo-contest/

We cannot wait to see your entries and celebrate what makes our communities so special. Help us showcase the heart of our community with your entry. Contest Ends November 15th, 2024, and winners will be notified by December 2nd, 2024.

To stay updated on all our latest news and upcoming giveaways, we request that you like and follow our BankWest Insurance page. It is the best way to stay connected and never miss out.

This contest is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook, nor is Facebook associated with this contest.

Insurance products are not deposits, not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal agency, not guaranteed by any bank, and may go down in value.

Go check this out if you can!
26/10/2024

Go check this out if you can!

Here is the link to order tshirts, sweatshirts, etc. from the Shootout and other events:
27/09/2024

Here is the link to order tshirts, sweatshirts, etc. from the Shootout and other events:

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We had a successful day of Pre-Conference sessions today; and a really fun and educational Keynote at Springs Lodge & Ca...
21/09/2024

We had a successful day of Pre-Conference sessions today; and a really fun and educational Keynote at Springs Lodge & Cafe in their Lounge area. I couldn’t get everyone in the pic, but it was standing room only!

I was busy doing some scouting around the Southern Hills today in connection with the Black Hills Photo Shootout, which ...
20/09/2024

I was busy doing some scouting around the Southern Hills today in connection with the Black Hills Photo Shootout, which starts tomorrow; and possibly some future projects!

Looking forward to seeing all the participants, instructors, and models!

20/09/2024

With Black Hills – We just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

17/09/2024

Shootout participants: We are getting really close! Please check your email/junk mail for your schedule.

Battle Mountain Photography Group. Sharing this in case any of your members are interested. Jay
12/09/2024

Battle Mountain Photography Group. Sharing this in case any of your members are interested. Jay

This is an Annual Photography event held in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It features professional, and advanced photographers as Instructors; participants from all around the country; a Keynote Speaker, normally a Canon Explorer of Light.There are over 30 Sessions to choose from, plus opportunit...

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The Black Hills Photo Shootout brings photographers from across the country together in South Dakota for photography, education, sightseeing, camaraderie, and fun! Through the Photo Shootout we are able to showcase the beauty and diversity the area has to offer both visitors and residents while providing attendees an incredible weekend packed full of informative photography workshops, great photo networking opportunities, unbelievable outdoor photography subjects, and most of all, fun! Great courses, exceptional instructors, incredible photo opportunities, all in one weekend in the beautiful outdoors… who could ask for more!?! The first Photo Shootout, planned by Chad Coppess and Scott Howard, was held in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2010, and has grown dramatically from its start. This event attracts photographers from across North America and even a few international shutterbugs. It appeals to a broad range of photography enthusiasts, from amateurs to professionals, offering workshops and events suited to a wide range of photography interests and levels. The Photo Shootout is organized and run by Jay Grammond, J Grammond Photography. We plan to partner with local universities, businesses, and photography clubs to mesh local resources with the expertise of a professional photography workshop leader. The Black Hills Photo Shootout will have workshops throughout the beautiful Black Hills area. Participants will have the opportunity to attend four photography workshop sessions of their choosing, and several other informational and social events throughout the weekend. For now, most info will be posted on this page. As we go, we will announce other exciting info resources! We look forward to seeing you at the Shootout! #ThePhotoShootout