Glints and Glimmers of 2009

On the last day of the year—of the decade for that matter—we often reflect on the past. Although there is always bitter in the sweet, looking back at 2009 through a Shutter Sisters lens we can focus on the sweet stuff and celebrate our creative milestones and collective accomplishments.

As far as the big ones; the Picture Hope win was HUGE & the start of the Picture Hope journey was and will continue to be an amazing and inspired. Jen and Stephanie are rockin’ that thing and putting our collaborative efforts to good use; making such a difference in the lives they touch. And they are the first ones to say that they are reaping similar benefits just by telling the stories of these incredible women. It’s been a bright and shiny highlight here at Shutter Sisters.

And our first ever In Real Life Event was the Shutter Suite at BlogHer. Wow! It was beyond wonderful. The venue was superb, the featured brands in the Suite were stellar and the sisters (and a few bothers) that spend time with us in our Suite were of the highest caliber. It was another gem of the year and only got us more excited about making a Shutter Sisters event a reality for 2010!

Beyond that there were plenty of sisterly sparkles like being featured in The Kirtsy Book and in Artful Blogging Magazine, Kate's new book, Paige's calendar template, Sarah's presets, Andrea and Jen's Mondo Beyondo class, Tracey's involvment with The OC Daily Photo Blog and The Creative Mama, Irene's feature in Small Magazine, Maile's camera bags, tons of amazing guest posts by so many of you and adding the likes of Meredith, Kristin, Alex and Chris onto our (regular yet extraordinary) contributor list.

We say bid farewell in gratitude for a successful and satisfying year. We celebrate and appreciate this sisterhood more than we can ever express! Thank you all for such a grand 09. We can't wait to greet 2010 with you!

How about you? What pretty things are you looking back on? Send out the year by sharing your sparkles! 10, 9, 8...

Comments

[Marcie]

The 'sparkle' of my year was a most amazing adventure in Italy:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1032
Wishing you'all at Shutter Sisters all the best for the New Year and decade to come!!!

[Simon Lawrence]

A beautiful photograph, excellent use of depth of field. I'd like to thank Shutter Sisters for providing me with inspiration this last 4 months. I look forward to my daily dose of story and photograph.

Happy New Year to everyone.

Si

[Katrina Kennedy]

Lovely photo and so much Shutter Sister goodness shared with all of us! I've counted down my Top Ten on my blog!

http://ianck.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-favorite-images-of-2009.html

[~ kristina ~]

Congrats and thank you to all of the Shutter Sisters who provide this wonderful forum for us!

Today I am specifically thinking about gardening -
http://meadowlarkdays.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010.html

But highlights of the year were making further progress on my flight phobia, several great trips, and beginning to write more and have essays published!

[Grey Street Girl]

Wow, it's been a wonderful year! Best to all of you in 2010!!!

[Darlene]

What a beautiful image! I'm so very grateful to have found Shutter Sisters - just in time for the new year!
My "glints and glimmers" were every time I was peering through the lens of my camera. Nothing gives me more joy. Here are various images from this past year I especially love:
http://www.whimsicalyearsphotography.com/blog/1136/end-of-2009-maine-lifestyle-photographer/

May each of you have a fabulous 2010 - whatever that is for you!

[Elizabeth Harper]

So many insights last year, but I'm closing 2009 out with this one.

http://giftsofthejourney.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/when-its-not-just-a-turkey-sandwich/

[erika]

This was the year that I really fell in love with my camera. It gave me an entirely different way to look & appreciate my life. I was also pretty darn happy to get chosen for a Daily Click on SS! It helped me to not always start with, "Oh I have a nice camera" after a photo's compliment. Now I just go with, "Thank you".

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22634402@N02/

Happy New Year!

[erika]

ugh, here's my proper "Sparkly Moment" link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22634402@N02/4139217253/

[Crystal]

Looking forward to a gorgeous and adventurous 2010.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/4218535185/

[Tracy Morris]

Help Portrait -- best thing I did all year. All in a day. http://help-portrait.com/

[Kellee]

This year has been so rough for so many people. This place is a comfort and place of light and beauty for many of us. Thank you for all of your efforts, and for being a positive place in the world. :)

[Jean M Fogle]

In the darkness tonight, as the year fades, my arboretum's christmas lights will still shine on, guiding loved ones home, reminding all of us that tho the days are now short and dark, the light is slowing returning. A few of the pics are posted today to celebrate the end of the year.
Happy New Year to you all!

http://pixels-n-pen.blogspot.com

[cigi]

Thank you for creating such a lovely, positive site. Shutter Sisters has become a daily source of inspiration for me as I know it is for so many others. Happy New Year!

[Beryl]

My world has been "sparkled" with much emotion this year summed up by my blog post today:

http://bellarose-photography.com/?p=566

I am so excited to have discovered photography, and this community full of inspiration! I am ready to head full speed ahead into 2010.

[E L K]

many thanks for the every day support and encouragement here...a blessed New Year to you!

i created little birds from discarded paper...photos...fabric...and flew!

http://redorgrayart.blogspot.com/2009/07/blog-post.html

[Ann]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL IMAGE. Thank you!

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