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Icy waterfall downstream from Tamanawas Falls in Oregon | LotsaSmiles Photography

Biweekly Wow: Chilly Falls

February 13, 2019February 6, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Winter is not always the best time of year to photograph in the Pacific Northwest. We so seldom get the beautiful snow I love so much; instead, it's a lot of rain and drab cloud cover. However, when we can find a reasonably dry day, we love to use this…

Sunstar peeking into Yosemite Valley at sunrise | LotsaSmiles Photography

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…

A Pacific Northwest sunrise paints the sky in vibrant pinks behind Mount Hood

Top Pic(k)s – My Favorite Photos from 2018

January 30, 2019January 7, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I'm hijacking this Biweekly Wow to bring you an entire year's worth! So looking back, I realized I never did one of these for 2017. I did put together a gallery; I just never reflected on the photos from that year. Oh well... we're on to 2018 now! I took…

An airplane flying into the distance over a sunset-lit, snowcapped Mount Hood | LotsaSmiles Photography

Wordless Wednesday: Eastbound

January 23, 2019January 6, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

A blanket of fog envelops Seattle at dawn | LotsaSmiles Photography

Biweekly Wow: Foggy City

January 16, 2019January 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Aaron recently took me up to Seattle for my birthday (a surprise trip, because you know I love those). Fortunately, he knows me quite well, because the weekend involved good food, cats, and photographic opportunities. Though it's painful every time, we made a point to get up early for sunrise…

The sun peeks through the hoodoos as it sets over a frozen Bryce National Park

Happy New Year! Plans for 2019

January 9, 2019January 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

And we're back! How was your holiday?? I gotta say, taking a break was exactly what I needed. It allowed me to reconfigure my life somewhat and to figure out what to prioritize. As you know, I lead a pretty crazy life, and I don't know how to say no…