archived posts
Thursday, July 31, 2008 by Shutter Sisters Sisters, as you may remember, we are creating our very fist Shutter Sisters group book through Blurb. Today is the last day to leave your comments on The Daily Click images as a way to vote for the clicks you want to see in our book. Be sure to leave your comments today (if you haven't already). Thank you! Oh, and Hapy Love Thursday all.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 by Shutter Sisters 
Nine days ago, I was on a plane reading A New Earth. The author talks about the illusions of the past and future, and about how happiness is always found in the moment. At one point, he used a quotation from the Bible, “This too, shall pass.” I’d always heard that scripture in reference to painful events…when people lost a loved one, or went through difficulties. He introduced it as a way of perceiving everything. When a baby is born, when you’re laughing with friends around dinner...this too shall pass. All of a sudden, that temporary space in time, takes on more importance.
Three days ago, I was on vacation looking out of this window, surrounded by my family who rarely gets to be together. When the anticipated days finally come, I feel like everything should be monumental. Then I get up to the actual moment and realize my expectations were my imagination (again). And that what’s real is even better (again). And even the grandest of events, are just made up of lots of Sweet Ordinary. A trip to the grocery store together, a good movie, a laugh and a story here and there. What’s grand, is what’s ordinary. And that’s why it’s easy to overlook.
Today I sit here a little melancholy and homesick for my family. Distance between people that love each other, always feels like a waste. It’s like having a million dollars, but not being able to access it. Or maybe it feels worse. But even in the sadness, I feel a certain contentment because I know I was paying attention while the time was passing. And that's all anyone can ever really do, anyway.
How are you passing the time these days?
Picture and words by Maile.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 by Shutter Sisters 
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the exclusive Shutter Sisters flash bulb necklace. Affectionately created in collaboration with the amazingly talented and equally lovely ladies of Blue Poppy Jewelry this exclusive piece was designed by them, for us as a tangible symbol of our sisterhood. Our passion for photography as well as our regard for one another as creative equals bring us together in a soulful community that resonates through every post, every comment, every link and every single photograph that has been shared among us here at Shutter Sisters.
We will be making these necklaces available for purchase through our soon-coming Shutter Sisters Shop (see below) and will be debuting (and selling) the necklace at BlogHer on Saturday during the Blogger's Swap Meet. The flash bulb necklace will be sold for $52 with a percentage of every sale going to the relief efforts fund started by Jen and Odette whose stories and plight are near and dear to many of our hearts. Sisterhood and a good cause. Nothing could be sweeter.
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BIG NEWS! We've opened a store!!
To purchase an Exclusive Shutter Sisters Flash Bulb Necklace please visit our store.
Sunday, July 13, 2008 by Shutter Sisters 
Some images need no words. Like my OSS pick for today. When I saw this shot by the lovely and talented Meryl in our Flickr Pool (and check out her blog too at My Bit of Earth) I was overwhelmed with purest and most vibrant joy.
Here's hoping the rest of these glorious links bring you plenty of sunshine on this fine One Sweet Shot Sunday as well.
Kelly is honoring this shot at Toneybabies and this one from a good friend
Tracy is honoring this shot by redrobinland
Nicky Thomas is honoring this shot from hiphappyhay
Camera Shy Momma is honoring this shot from luckysnap
Natala is honoring both this one from hiphappyhay and this one from work2snap
Emma is honoring this shot at her site barebonephoto
WendySue is honoring this shot from Joy Unexpected
Steph/Lawyer Mama is honoring this shot by Emily
Meryl at My Bit of Earth is honoring this shot by luckysnap
Dr Lyn is honoring this shot from Jersey Girl
Stephanie is honoring this shot by my 3 peas
Lindy is honoring this shot by Pink Sherbert Photography
and Joelle is honoring this shot by Pink Orchid Too.
Many thanks everyone for playing along this month. Now, get to clickin' and have a grand day.
Friday, June 20, 2008 by Shutter Sisters 
Christina's fitting photo She would sleep in a box. She would sleep with a fox won her the Wii and the Wii Fit! Perhaps when her daughter takes naps in boxes and whatnot she can use the quite time to get some Wii Fitness in. Pretty cool!
And because Beer Mama and Jenny Kim were very fitting finalists, they will we receiving token Wii gifts. One lucky runner up will be getting a Wii yoga mat and the other a Wii fitness bag. Thanks Nintendo!
It was a fantastically fit contest everyone! Thanks for playing along.
