People of The Sacred Voice

• Photographer
  Michael Knapstein
• Technical Info
  Nikon D850 With Nikkor And Sigma Art Lenses
• Photo Date
  2024

Portraits made at Pow Wow events held by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Madison and Monona, Wisconsin, USA. Pow Wow events celebrate indigenous Native American culture. Dancers wear a variety of regalia, many of which are family heirlooms passed down through generations. The participants dance in different styles that are appropriate to their regalia. The Ho-chunk 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.