2008 Year in Review

I'm feeling especially grateful for all that I have in my life right...my health, family, & friends. I unfortunately received terrible news that my friend & co-worker lost her sister today. She died from SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome). I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this chapter will be for her and her family. She was a mom and has two little ones that I'm sure cannot even begin to understand what happened to their mommy. It breaks my heart.

Last year I created a slideshow to look back on 2007. It's so great to take a moment and reflect on all that happened. I'm so glad I did it last year that I wanted to keep the tradition alive. This was an exciting year with my pregnancy and the arrival of baby Brooklyn. It was also the loss of my Grandma. I managed to get lots of travel in still. Take a peak...


2008 Year in Review from charla BLUE on Vimeo.

Here are the monthly highlights from 2008...
January - NYC with Danielle & Julia; I turned 33!
February - I'm pregnant! Temecula for a conference
March - Grandma's funeral in WA; England, France, & Spain with LHS students
April & May - lots of family & senior sessions
June - Home in Olympia for baby shower
July - SoCal baby shower; Palm Springs
August - visit sister in Texas; shot two weddings; CoCo got married!
September - Back to School for two weeks; maternity leave; shot one wedding
October - the arrival of Brooklyn; sisters & mom here to help with B
November - Steve here to meet B
December - back to WA for the holidays

Thank you everyone for your photography referrals. Charla BLUE continues to grow and it is my hope that I will eventually be able to quit teaching and take care of our little one. I continue to LOVE photographing all of the families, babies, and couples. I know how much I appreciate our family photos; it's such an honor and blessing to be able to create it for other families. Please continue to send your family and friends my way! Thank you for your support.