Children of The Sacred Voice

• Prize
  Silver in People/Children
• Photographer
  Michael Knapstein
• Technical Info
  Nikon D850 With Nikkor And Sigma Art Lenses
• Photo Date
  2024

Portraits made of children participating in Pow Wow's held by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Madison and Monona, Wisconsin, USA. Pow Wow's are events held to celebrate Native American culture. Children wear traditional regalia in different symbolic styles and dance in different styles that are appropriate for their particular regalia. The Ho-Chunk tribal name translates roughly to "People of the Sacred Voice."

Michael Knapstein (b.1956) is a fine-art photographer who has earned international recognition for his insightful and nuanced visual exploration of the American Midwest. A Wisconsin native, he now lives in Middleton, Wisconsin with his wife, Annette. Michael earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin's College of Fine Arts and Communication and enjoyed a 30+ year career in the advertising industry. He sold his ad agency and retired in 2010. Since that time, he has rekindled his passion for photography.