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Why Winter is a Great Time to Visit a National Park

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you're anything like me, then you love visiting national parks. Not only are they a great reprieve from the bustling city life, but they also afford some of the most spectacular views in the country. Add to that opportunities for unique geological sites, history recounted right in the landscapes, and…

The Magic of Moonscapes

May 10, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Photographers are a special kind of crazy. We willingly look ridiculous to get the right angles for a shot, we spend impossible hours deleting stray hairs from an image, and we completely disregard our own safety for the sake of an epic image. We can also keep the strangest hours.…

Photostory: Yosemite Leapfrog

May 3, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Going on a photo trip can be a very interesting experience. You travel with like-minded individuals who similarly want to stop around every corner to snap a few shots. Waking up at ungodly hours to catch sunrise is a no-brainer, and no one thinks twice about a trunk loaded with more…

WC: The Greatest Life in the World

January 22, 2017March 19, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I have a pretty awesome life. At least, I think so. I am in good health, I am happy with a sweet husband who cares for me, I have two kitties who add tremendous joy to my life, and I have an amazingly supportive family who would stand behind me…