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The Nigardsbreen glacier in Norway | LotsaSmiles Photography

Photostory: Norway’s Nigardsbreen Glacier

October 11, 2018October 12, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We hiked fjords and drove through icy landscapes. We saw incredible architecture, and we scaled hillsides without food or water. And we even marveled at thunderous waterfalls under the never-ending daylight. But we saved the best for last. We had already been wow'd to the next level and beyond, and…

Photostory: The Norwegian Glacier Quest

September 27, 2018September 29, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you haven't gleaned this tidbit, I'm a little tenacious. In fact, it's just when someone says I can't do something that I'm spurned into action to prove them wrong. As I'm sure you can imagine, this becomes quite dangerous when I'm in the company of another who likewise refuses…

The Kjenndalen glacier from the rock wall that rises right next to the glacier proper | LotsaSmiles Photography

Photostory: Discovering Norway’s Kjenndalen Glacier

August 30, 2018September 11, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Every day in Norway brought yet another magnificent wonder. Just when we thought we had reached the ultimate level of amazement, Norway ratcheted it up another impossible level. See this stunning waterfall? Now feast your eyes on this! Think this view is beautiful? Wait till you get a load of…

Photostory: Climbing Waterfalls

May 17, 2018May 18, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

The ground is dry; the foliage is a brilliant, verdant green; and the sun is finally winning its annual battle with the clouds. With the fresh air calling, it's the perfect time to climb waterfalls. (more…)

Photostory: The Duane-venture

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I'm taking a slight break from the Bryce posts to bring you a local photostory. As the weather continues to improve, we're getting out more, and I'm taking more pictures of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The trip involves closed paved roads, easy trails, tough trails, tunnels, scrambling, and really nice…

Photostory: Angels Landing

March 22, 2018April 11, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

So I love surprises. But sometimes, that affinity comes at my own detriment. Because of this proclivity, I was hardly involved in the planning for our recent trip to Bryce and Zion, and I didn't know anything about the Angels Landing hike. I had no idea what I was about…

Chicago's Bean on a cloudy morning | LotsaSmiles Photography

Photostory: The Bean

January 31, 2018November 14, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I love observing the world around me. Over the years, I have found there's so much to take in, to appreciate, to love. I enjoy photographing the everyday wonders - sunrises, vistas, waterfalls - and I get excited for the less-common opportunities: events, travel, candids. But when I come across…