Dan Elliott Photography

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

This spring I saw candidate John Hansen sit down and sing a song publicly for the most vulnerable of all us, those who can’t stand up for themselves. For me personally, I knew then that’s the guy I want as my gov. That’s the heart I’m looking for.

06/01/2026

One of mine was to a Mr. Harold Herr. A seasoned missionary who once showed a phenomenal act of kindness by picking my family up at the airport in Haiti years ago. That may sound simple, as around here that's only quick hop on the interstate. Harold left his mountain home by four-wheeler and then drove all across Haiti. Picked us up in the capital and drove us entirely across the the country, then drove back home. It took him an entire day from dawn to late night. When I asked him how I could ever repay that act of kindness, he said the most simple, humble, genuine, and wise words I've ever heard that have stayed with me for the rest of my life. He simply said: "Bow low before the Lord."

Life moves quickly. Before you know it, months or even years can pass since you've spoken with someone you care about. This week, reach out to the person who's been on your mind. A simple text, call, or note might be the encouragement they need today.

05/23/2026

The wax seal is so beautiful I didn’t want to break it before photographing. The vellum gives just enough of a hint. Congrats Reis & Tessa! We are very much looking forward to telling the story of your day.

05/20/2026

BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) —Dan Elliott has been a photographer for over 2 decades. “I was born blind in one eye and I became a photographer, and I just see the world in a very visual way and that&…

05/19/2026

Jenny Eggers, 605 Roots: “It’s DONE the Bunkhouse project at the school is done wow we’re so thankful to Jarrod Smart Construction they spent a lot of extra time pushing this to the end and that alone teaches the kids such a valuable lesson to finish well in life there might be easier options shortcuts that can be made, but that was not the case with this team.
So much has been taught here not just to the kids but to us too.
So many wish times were different and they had more financial flexibility to give to a project so worthy but times are tricky and it’s not in the cards for them, we get that and we can’t thank you enough for your prayers believing the best is yet to come.
But we received a check today from Alliance Corporation we did a happy dance we were blessed with a $2000.00 check today
and $1000.00 from Jeff Jacki Talbot. We’re so grateful to these individuals.

We’re still needing to come up with about $10000.00 to get this thing to 605 Roots if you want to help we would be so overjoyed.
We have to do the dirt work and diamond peers. Paint stain beds and electrical.
You can make a payment directly to Brandon Lumber Company or to 605 Roots Venmo

https://www.venmo.com/u/JoshJenny-605roots

Thank you so much for following this journey for cheering us on for believing on us and we’re not sure how it’s all gonna work out. I guess that’s faith right be believing without seeing.. Might, see some horses come up for sale soon. 🫣”

Looking forward to seeing this cabin make the move down the highway. Its final destination will be a place for people to rest, relax, and restore.

Mr. Aguirre's crew at Brandon Valley High School officially wrapped the 605 Roots Bunkhouse project today! They put away the tools, cleaned up the equipment, swept out the cabin, rolled up the power cords, and locked up as a team. It was a job well done, and they can be proud.
I built a corner cabinet for my Mom, and that was the extent of carpentry offered at my high school.
How many people can say they built a CABIN for their class project?

05/19/2026