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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 15h

This Saturday in Medora at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, please join me.

Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Aiden Little Owl "Four Legged Sees The Day", Mandan / Lakota, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on black glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Margaret Teressa Bone-Roscelli "Touched By The Wind", Dakota Sioux, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Margaret lives in Manitoba

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Cabaret" with my friends Lindsay Masset and Brian Nelson from Dakota Stage. The musical debuts on October 8th. It has been an ongoing tradition that I provide a wet plate photograph for their official playbill. I am truly blessed to be able to host such talented artists in my studio.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Mazie's Hidden Mother" with Mazie Roemmich and her mom Dana. Captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. The tradition of the "hidden mother" dates back to the Victorian Era where the mom was hidden under a shroud.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

SerRae Ann Running Eagle "Stands On The Sun Woman", Shoshone-Bannock / Oglala / Lakota captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Kenneth Funmaker, Jr. "Big Bear", Ho-Chunk / Meskwaki captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". The last time he was in my studio was 5 years and 1 day ago. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I am so excited to share the new cover of Cowboy and Indians Magazine with my friend Josh Duhamel! The article features many of works we have done together. It is an honor to call him a friend.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Melissa Yvonne Hotain "Good Singer", Dakota, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". She drove in from Canada to participate in the series. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Excited to share my latest article for PetaPixel inspired by my work “Nude Study of Your A.I. Girlfriend! petapixel.com/2026/09/08/t...

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The A.I. Chatbot Dilemma

A photographer's attempt to untangle the AI chatbot problem.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Andrew Allan Yazzie Antell "White Horse", Lakota / Ojibwe / Dine, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Andrew locates, identifies and documents historic Native American sites.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Jordan Maegan Hotain Sinclair "Morning Star", Dakota / Cree, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". She drove in from Canada with her Grandmother to participate in the series.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Nude Study of Your A.I. Girlfriend" a conceptual work pushing back against the insidious nature of Artificial Intelligence. Assisted by Laine Pope and Tom Wirtz. Computer hardware provided by my friend Shaun Ahlgren.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Before Heaven's Door" with Ella Hafner, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on black glass. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

"Botanical Beauty" with Ella Hafner, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on black glass. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds of exposure, 10” black glass hand-cut oval ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"The Reluctant Sitter" with Kennedy DeLap and the collaborative group The Photo Misfits. Styling by Victoria Lyubchenko. Kennedy and I decided on the playful title for the composition. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"The Life and Death of Cleopatra" with Anastasiia Sherstiuk and the collaborative group The Photo Misfits. Costume design by my propmaster Laine Pope. She has her eyes open while in the sarcophagus because she has defied death by still being with us in our popular culture. Plate 4 of 4.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"The Life and Death of Cleopatra" with Anastasiia Sherstiuk and the collaborative group The Photo Misfits. Costume design by my propmaster Laine Pope. Plate 2 of 4. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 10” oval black glass ambrotype, natural light

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

"The Life and Death of Cleopatra" with Anastasiia Sherstiuk and the collaborative group The Photo Misfits. Costume design by my propmaster Laine Pope. Plate 1 of 4. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Nakota Stephanie OwnsPipe, Navajo / Nakota Sioux / Cree / Hidatsa / Arikara captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I am excited and honored to be traveling to Cleveland in November to give a talk to a local photography group. Thank you, Herbert Ascherman, for being my host.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Josephine Mercedes White Body "Chokecherry Woman", Dakota / Hidatsa captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Kyrie Lynn Dunkley "Shining Star Woman", Dakota / Lakota captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 9 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Rayeisha Loreal King "Eagle Thunder Horse Woman", Pa’baksa Dakota of the Mni Wakan Oyate / Spirit Lake Nation captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Patrick Wayne King "Boy Who Dances Good For The People", Pa’baksa Dakota of the Mni Wakan Oyate / Spirit Lake Nation Dakota / Fort Peck captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

"My Grandfather's Staff" with Christopher Pina (Generous Man Who Holds The People In His Heart), Hunkpapha Lakota, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series “Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective”. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

When my Native brother Chris Pina visits, magic seems to happen. We title this plate “My Grandfather’s Staff”.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Baylee Dahlen "Builds A Good Home Woman", MHA Nation / Anishinaabe / Hunkpapa Lakota, captured once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 7 seconds

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Megan Valandra "Red Cedar Woman", Sicangu Lakota / Ihanktowan Dakota, captured once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Ella Hafner captured once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Costume and styling by my propmaster Laine Pope, assisted by The Photo Misfits. I cut this arched piece of glass by hand. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

"Astral Visitor" with Faith Creswell, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Costume and styling by my propmaster Laine Pope, assisted by The Photo Misfits. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Akisa Redsoldier "War Cry", Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 6 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

"Coat From My Dad" with Kayla Klemetson, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Kayla is turning 40 soon and is on a quest for different life adventures to celebrate. I saw this and proposed a portrait and she took me up on my offer.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

"Light Of A Woman" with Kayla Klemetson and Shirley Manifold, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Both ladies came in as strangers but after this collaboration they left as friends. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"Field Officer Quarters" at Fort Buford captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. This is the location where Sitting Bull handed over his rifle to Major Brotherton on July 20th, 1881. It was a sad day for the Lakota people. Carl Zeiss Tessar 210mm lens, f11, 7x7

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Wichasa Ohitika "Brave Man", Standing Rock Sioux, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Master painter Jim Strachan from Scotland did some more work on an original oil painting of me. So honored by this.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

"Photographer of The Americans" with my friend Aaron Patton, captured for the first time in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. Aaron is traveling to all 50 states for his portrait series about work, place and identify in America. I feel very fortunate that he visited.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

"Third Progeny" with my daughter Alyvia, captured once again in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. I cut this special arch glass plate by hand. I cannot believe she is 15 years old already. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

"Isla In Bloom" with Rachel Coleman, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass. A commissioned pregnancy portrait. She is due in August. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Jordan Dittus from the musical group "Dead Horse Club", captured in wet plate collodion for the first time. His new album cover. A commissioned portrait. Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"Man Ray's Lamp" with Anastasiia Sherstiuk captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass with "The Photo Misfits". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights.

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

"Wrapping Beauty" with Brea Helm captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass with "The Photo Misfits". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 8 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass ambrotype, natural light through Northern facing windows and skylights at Nostalgic Glass

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Darrell Charette "Great Eagle", Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 7 seconds of exposure, 8x10” black glass

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Shane Balkowitsch @balkowitsch.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Virgin Eagle "Afraid To Be Chief", Mandan / Hidatsa / Arikara captured in the historic wet plate collodion process of pure silver on glass for the series "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". Carl Zeiss Tessar 250mm lens, f4.5, 7 seconds of exposure, 8x10”

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