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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…

WC: Then and Now – My Photography 10 Years Ago

November 26, 2017November 26, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I often get the question, "How long have you been into photography?" but I don't have the standard answer many other photographers have. I can't count the number of years I've wandered with a camera, because I frankly can't remember a time when I haven't. My earliest photos predate digital,…

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.…

Photo of the Week: Round and Round

March 18, 2016 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I recently bought a new camera because I needed something high-quality and ultra-compact/lightweight. Too many times, I found myself lamenting that I had only the dismal quality of my phone to capture a truly remarkable sight. I'd occasionally grab my big camera when the clouds promised a colorful sunrise, but…

Rainy

December 10, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Bonus! I'm taking a quick break from the Japan posts and throwing an extra one out this week. This is to talk about something near and dear to every Northwesterner's heart: rain. The Pacific Northwest has been pummeled by record rainfall this week, creating rivers in the streets and flooding…