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WC: Super Names

January 8, 2017October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
“Words are pale shadows of forgotten names.  As names have power, words have power.  Words can light fires in the minds of men.  Words can wring tears from the hardest hearts.  There are seven words that will make a person love you.  There are ten words that will break a…
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Weekly Challenge: Transmogrified Flaneur

October 30, 2016 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
I knew this week's challenge would be more difficult than usual because I'm working!  My favorite event of the year is happening this weekend - Kumoricon.  I like to do a lot of landscapes, but I also love candids, which is why I enjoy event photography.  Mix that with a…
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From Attendee to Con Photographer

February 2, 2016December 30, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
As I have stated before, I love going to conventions.  However, my reason for going has changed over the years.  As I graduated from attendee to staff, my role and my experiences grew.  I came for the anime, stayed for the cosplay, and I now return for the photography. (more…)
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Kumoricon ’15: Days 3 & 4

September 27, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
This year's Kumoricon was one of the most exciting yet.  It was our last at the Hilton Convention Center, so I especially wanted to soak it all in.  We had one of the best photographer groups.. lots of great talent and solid work ethics.  It was a relief over some…
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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…
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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,…
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