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Kumoricon ’15: Days 1 & 2

September 20, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

In my last post, I summarized my journey into the geekdom of anime. I have been to many conventions, and I continue to add more to my repertoire, but my heart and my home lie with Kumoricon. It's easy to claim this convention as mine. It's local, anime-specific, and it…

I’m a Con Girl

September 15, 2015September 23, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I am a nerd. There, I said it. Or maybe I'm a geek.. really, I think I'm both. But there are many types. I don't wear thick-rimmed glasses (though I'm sure Aaron would think me cute if I did); I don't lock myself in my basement for days on end,…

Smoky City

August 28, 2015 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I'm a bit late in posting this, but the issue is still present, though the evidence may not be. It's easy to dismiss dozens of raging wildfires consuming thousands of acres of the Northwest when it doesn't directly threaten your home or anyone you know. However, they force their presence into the…

New to Star Trails: Lessons Learned

August 18, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

In my last post, I talked about my introduction into astrophotography. During the same trip, I attempted star trails - those beautiful concentric circles/arcs you see when turning your camera skyward and sucking up all possible light for minutes or even hours. I've always been curious about star trails. The fact…

My Journey into Astrophotography

August 8, 2015 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

One of the best parts about joining a local photography group is the opportunity to try new photography techniques never before explored. I had one such opportunity recently: stars. While I have seen some spectacular shots and have been mildly interested in trying it out, I could never bring myself…