Travel Photography / Film Photogrpahy

Places

When I’m not photographing weddings or working with bands, I spend time exploring landscapes that feel a little off the grid.

The camera comes with me on every road trip, every hike, every early morning paddle—capturing the quiet beauty of the Midwest and beyond.

These photos are about more than scenery—they’re about feeling grounded, getting lost, and remembering to look up.

A person standing in a kitchen illuminated by a ceiling light, viewed through an arched doorway from a dark living room.
A dining table with three potted plants and a candle, set in front of a window with curtains, in a dimly lit room with a ceiling light.
A cozy dining area with a white table near a window, decorated with potted plants and small decorative items, sunlight streaming through the window.
A cluttered living room viewed through an archway, with a kitchen counter on the left, a couch on the right, and a pile of clothes and blankets on the floor in the center. Two computer monitors are visible, one on a desk near the window and one on a
View of a kitchen sink area with a window above the sink, white shelves on either side of the window with various items, and a dark countertop with a double sink. The photo has a vintage film border with orange and black markings.
A small kitchen scene with a double window, white curtains, a black sink, a dish drying rack with red dishes, and hanging towels. The scene has a vintage film frame style.
Inside view of a room with a wooden table and three potted plants on the window sill, looking out on a field and trees, with vertical blinds partly drawn on the left.
A red flower in a small vase on a windowsill with a candle and other objects in the background.
Silhouetted leafless tree in foreground with a cylindrical concrete structure, possibly an old industrial cooling tower, in the background under a partly cloudy sky during daytime.
Long straight dirt rural road with power lines on the right, in a flat landscape with dry grass and sparse trees, under a mostly clear sky.
A wind turbine on a grassy hill with a dirt road, under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape view of a river with dry grass and leafless trees along its banks, under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape with a cylindrical structure in the center, surrounded by leafless trees and dry grass under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A landscape with a vast, flat terrain and a few clouds in a light blue sky.
A dry, leafless shrub with fluffy seed heads in a field of tall, golden grass under a pale sky.
A field with dried grass, sparse leafless trees, and a wooden structure, possibly a small shelter or arch, under a cloudy sky.
A dirt path surrounded by leafless trees with autumn-colored leaves and some patches of snow, under a cloudy sky.
A winding dirt path surrounded by trees with mostly bare branches, and some fallen leaves on the ground, under a partly cloudy sky.
A single tree in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic landscape featuring a body of water surrounded by grassy fields and trees, under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.
Open field with tall grass and wildflowers under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.
A field of tall wildflowers and grass under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A peaceful lakeside scene with leafless trees, calm water, and a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
A lakeside scene during sunset with bare trees and a calm water body. The sky is light blue with a few clouds.
A snow-covered mountain road viewed from inside a vehicle, with pine trees on either side and a bright sun shining through the trees.
A scenic view of a lake with cloudy sky, framed by leafless tree branches in the foreground, and a treeline in the distance.
Sunset over a marsh with clouds in a colorful sky.
Frozen tree branches and ice-covered rocks by a body of water at sunset.
A winter scene of a lakeshore at sunset, with a leafless tree covered in icicles by the water, and rocks along the shoreline.
A sunset over a lake or river with a bare tree on the left side, some ice formations hanging from the branches and rocks on the shoreline.
Nighttime scene showing the South Dakota State University Campanile illuminated windows and a red light at the top, silhouetted against a cloudy sky with the moon partially visible behind tree branches.
Nighttime view of the South Dakota State University Campanile partially obscured by dark trees and cloud-filled sky.
South Dakota State University Campanile illuminated with colorful lights at night, surrounded by trees and streetlights.
Nighttime view of the South Dakota State University Campanile in foggy weather, surrounded by trees and a wrought-iron fence.
South Dakota State University Campanile framed by purple flowering bushes under a partly cloudy sky.
South Dakota State University Campanile illuminated with colorful lights at night, with streaks of light from moving vehicles in the foreground.
South Dakota State University Campanile surrounded by trees with orange and brown autumn leaves, under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
Starry night sky over a landscape with distant hills and a road with light trails from vehicles.
Night sky filled with stars, with streaks of red and white light from moving vehicles on a dark highway in the foreground.
Night sky filled with stars over an open landscape with a road and distant hills, illuminated by headlights and taillights of passing vehicles.
Night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way galaxy, with a faint orange glow at the horizon over a dark landscape.
Night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way galaxy, with silhouettes of fence posts and trees on the horizon.
Night sky filled with stars, with a bright galaxy visible at the center, overlooking a dark landscape with light trails from moving vehicles below.
Night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way galaxy visible above a silhouetted treetops and power lines, with an orange glow near the horizon.
Night sky filled with stars and a visible comet above a roadside landscape with light trails from passing vehicles.
Night sky filled with stars and a visible comet or bright celestial object, with motion blur of passing vehicle lights on a road below.
Nighttime landscape with starry sky and streaks of passing vehicle lights on a highway.
Night sky filled with stars and a faint comet above a landscape with light streaks from passing vehicles.
Nighttime scene with a clear starry sky and a faint comet visible on the right, with a dark landscape, some trees, a car creating light trails, and distant lights on the horizon.
Snowy mountain landscape with dense evergreen forest and frozen river
Snow-covered trail with rocks, trees, and mountain in the background under a bright sun in a winter mountain landscape.
A mountain stream flowing through a dense forest with tall pine trees and fallen logs.
Nighttime camp scene with a teepee tent and a bright lantern illuminating the surrounding grass, with tall trees and a starry sky in the background.
A tipi tent set up outdoors at night with a starry sky overhead and silhouettes of trees in the background.
Nighttime scene with stars in the sky, trees illuminated by red light, and a tipi tent in the foreground.
Nighttime photo of a white teepee tent with wooden poles and dry grass in the foreground, trees in the background.
A white tipi tent with wooden poles in an open field at dusk, with trees in the background and a darkening sky.
A white teepee-style tent set up outdoors on dry grass with leafless trees in the background at dusk.
A dog sitting in tall grass at night, facing away from the camera, with two cars parked in the background under dark skies.
Person with dog in a wooded outdoor area at dusk, with a teepee and frost-covered trees in the background.
A tipi tent set up outdoors among leafless trees on a cloudy or overcast day.
A lone tree with yellow leaves stands in a field under a sky filled with scattered clouds.
A scenic landscape at sunset or sunrise with trees showing fall foliage in a grassy field under a sky transitioning from blue to darker tones.
A landscape with several trees displaying fall colors under a clear sky.
A landscape scene during fall with a tent in the center, surrounded by trees with mostly bare branches and some autumn-colored leaves, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A scenic autumn landscape with a leafless tree centered in a forested area, golden foliage, a small stream, and a bright full moon in a clear night sky.
A dirt path winds through an open field with trees on the horizon during sunset or sunrise with a blue sky.
A dirt path winding through a fall-colored grassy field with trees displaying orange and yellow leaves under a partly cloudy sky.
Open countryside with rolling fields, trees with orange and green leaves, and a clear sky.
A small, narrow waterway lined with tall grass and bushes on both sides, leading toward a distant view of a teepee, parked cars, and leafless trees under a clear sky.
A calm river flowing through a forest with green pine trees, rocks, and a wooden canoe on the rocky bank under a partly cloudy sky.
A person fishing by a lake, with a rainbow and cloud-filled sky in the background, and tree branches overhead.

Ethan Wiese is a photographer based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, known for his editorial, candid, and authentic style. With over a decade of experience behind the camera, Ethan's work spans weddings, music tours, commercial projects, and landscape photography. He’s spent years capturing high-energy moments on stage and quiet, emotional ones at the altar—always focused on telling stories as they truly felt. Whether documenting a couple’s wedding day or a band's latest release, Ethan brings a calm, creative presence to every shoot. When he's not photographing clients, he's playing drums, collecting vinyl, or road-tripping to the Boundary Waters with a camera in hand.