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WC: My Favorite Things to Shoot Around Portland

February 11, 2018March 18, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Portland is a wonderful city. I've been living in the area for many years now, and I simply love it. One of the benefits to living in a place for a long period of time is the photo opportunities. Any place can be beautiful. But the truly magical moments are…

Top Pic(k)s of 2016

January 11, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Ok, I know I've been neglecting the posts on our amazing desert road trip, but I wanted one more reflective post before returning to our next leg - Moab. Stay tuned! I love stats (reporting them, not calculating them), so here they are: Photos taken in 2015: 21668 Photos taken…

Biking Vancouver

October 19, 2016October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We brought our bikes up with us when we spent a long weekend in Vancouver, and it proved a very useful mode of transportation. We never had to worry about parking or traffic, and it's faster than walking. We biked from Yaletown to Granville Island, all throughout Stanley Park on their…

Vancouver in Panorama

October 5, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Vancouver is a very beautiful city, and I was thrilled to be able to photograph it. With mesmerizing clouds, sparkling waters, and a shining skyline, I simply couldn't get enough. And when this beauty extends beyond a 4x6, I'm compelled to bust out the big guns. (more…)

Grouse Mountain

September 28, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

While somewhat a tourist attraction, if you find yourself in Vancouver, you'll want to check out the views from atop Grouse Mountain. (more…)

Question

September 11, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

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Welcome to Vancouver!

August 31, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Overall, we found Vancouver B.C. to be a very welcoming city. After all, it appeared to have more tourists than residents, spanning the entire globe. And it was quite the destination for Canada Day celebrations. (more…)

Photo of the Week: Journey

April 1, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I see many unusual things on my daily commute. I've always had a penchant for noticing the unusual, and while that might garner some quizzical glances from passersby, more often than not, I'm pleased by the results. The simple, odd finds make my day-to-day life more interesting. People are interesting.…

Chicago: The Opportunity

March 29, 2016December 11, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

In an effort to tackle some of my monstrous backlog, I'm going to try to post about some older adventures from time to time. This one hails from 2011. I learned from my father many years ago one very important lesson: take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.…

How to Be Late for Work

February 16, 2016April 11, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Warning: photography may become addictive. So much so, that your camera calls to you when you should be doing other things.. like work. The pull didn't used to be so strong for me, nor was it so easy to acquiesce to its alluring beckoning. But over time, it became easier. It…

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