ABOUT US
We love telling stories. Literally, that’s what we do. 605 Creative Co. is a sister company to 605 Magazine, which is an award-winning brand that celebrates South Dakota with our print and online magazine, our website, our podcast, our events, and our social media presence (over 50,000 followers).
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ALANA SNYDER
Alana started 605 in 2009 with her husband (and co-worker) John. The pair also runs 605 Magazine, 605 Weddings, and the 605 Cabin in the Black Hills.
FOUNDER + CONTENT SPECIALIST
JOHN SNYDER
FOUNDER + CINEMATOGRAPHER + PHOTOGRAPHER
John has always been passionate about sales and marketing, but he has also delved (deeply) into the photography and cinematography world. No two days are the same as he specializes in working closely with client campaigns and is also busy shooting, editing, and creating projects with 605’s sister company, 605 Magazine.
Cailyn has always been drawn to all things design; both physical and digital. After graduating from South Dakota State University with a degree in Interior Design and a slew of minors, she decided to narrow her focus on the fast-paced world of graphic design and photography. Back in the 605 office, you can find her listening to horror podcasts while editing photos, creating the magazines layout designs, or running around town with a camera. Outside of work, you can find her combing through thrift shops, renovating her home, managing her photography business, CS Galleries, and being a vessel for Asian cuisine.
LEAD MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER + PHOTOGRAPHER
CAILYN PATTERSON
GRETA SMITH
Greta just graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with degrees in art, media studies, and english. She loves to write poetry, make all kinds of art, and curate extremely specific spotify playlists. In her free time, you can find her picnicking at McKennan Park, reading at the library, traveling with friends, or writing music on her guitar.
SALES & ACCOUNT MANAGER + WRITER
GABBY SUDENGA
Gabby is a recent graduate from the University of Sioux Falls, having earned a degree in Media Studies and a minor in Art. With a long-time passion for music, she loves to collect vinyl records, attend a multitude of concerts, and perform with local choirs. When she’s not sharing people’s stories for 605, you can find Gabby hanging out with friends, watching sitcoms, cruising around town, creating various digital drawings, or browsing around her happy place, Target.
WRITER + OFFICE MAGAGER
LUKE ARENS
Luke studied digital graphics at Dakota State University, where he found a love for landscape and astro photography. Since then, he’s been searching for grand vistas out west. Between trips to the wilderness, he and his wife make small updates to their cute little house, including turning their yard into a birds paradise.
MULTIMEDIA EDITOR + ANIMATIONS