A Mother's Gift

Happy Mother’s Day Sisters!

In honor of the mother’s out there, the generous and ever-so-talented sisters at Blue Poppy Jewelry are offering one lucky shutter sister their thoughtfully created motherhood necklace especially for Mother’s Day. It’s our first ever giveaway here and we are delighted it’s come from Blue Poppy. You know we’re big fans. As a matter of fact…we’ve got a very exciting project in the works with them that will soon be revealed (here’s hoping your interest is now officially piqued) but for today, it’s about our little celebration of motherhood.

Because many of you are busy basking in the glow of handmade cards and clay handprints, today we’re making it easy on you. All you have to do to be included in the random drawing for the Blue Poppy Motherhood necklace is leave a comment here anytime between now and Monday at midnight EST and on Tuesday, we will reveal the lucky winner. If you’d like to share a link to a photo that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy in that mama way, you are most welcome but the only thing you have to do is leave a comment.

Speaking of warm and fuzzy…what about this gorgeous and poignant self-portrait a la Toyfoto? Her work makes me weepy. Weepy or hysterical with laughter. And as synchronicity has it (I swear it was a total coincidence), it’s her birthday today. Happy Birthday to you Siobhan! Is it me or is there something kinda magical about that?

Again, Happy Mother’s Day to you. May you enjoy every minute of your day. And don’t forget to hand over the camera (or at least use your self-timer). You can always use a photo of the day to enter the MamaFocus contest too. Just a thought.

edited to add- Congratulations to Anna of the blog Hank and Willie. She is the lucky winner of the Blue Poppy Motherhood necklace. Hooray for Anna! Thanks to all of you who commented. It was nice to get your Mother’s Day wishes. We hope yours was wonderful.

Comments

[Lyn]

as it just turned midnight here in NY, it's now Mother's day -- and I crept into my twin girls' rooms for a quick kiss. so many photos make me warm and fuzzy (practically any of the ones I post on my blog do: http://lynlepre.typepad.com), but this oldie but goodie is speaking ot me tonight. Ainsley, with a smile just for me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11439752@N04/2273356258/

[Jenn]

Absolutely love that photo. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there.

[Michelle Adams]

That is one gorgeous photo and I will have to try that pose out!

[Linda]

I love all the photos. This one brings back memories. My 'little girl' (big grin) got married last Saturday. She isn't the youngest, but the last to get married. This mothers day I will have one more added to my group. : )

[Hay]

Happy Mothers Day Shutter Sisters!

[sarah]

a beautiful photo! your very first giveaway!? i went to her site and the jewelery is gorgeous! thanks.

[glittersmama]

http://glittersmama.blogspot.com/2007/04/why-i-love-being-mom.html

Happy Mother's Day!

[anna]

Happy Mother's day to all the Shutter Sisters!

[Brenda]

I really have got to stop by more often.

[Marsha]

Happy Mother's Day, y'all!

A favorite picture of mine: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/192579874_2cfdcfda3f_o.jpg

It's not about the BIG things in life, it's all about the little everyday moments all added up together that makes motherhood memorable!

[Carol]

I LOVE this necklace. I have been searching for a few years for a piece that is beautiful and grown up, but have been unsuccessful. Until now. Maybe just maybe.... :-)

I love coming to this site because I love photography. I love seeing the work and reading everything about them. In searching for perfect photos of my children to share, I decided to post videos my husband has made for me over the past 3 years. All about motherhood. I am so proud of him and grateful that he has the talent to do these little videos for me. This is our family's scrap booking. And video is not as cool as still photography sometimes, but in this case its cooler. :-) (You can also see some of our entries with stills, just click on the logo in the top left corner.)

Elliott: http://feb28.com/2006/ethan/the-elliott-movie/
Neela: http://feb28.com/2006/ethan/the-neela-movie/
Roland: http://feb28.com/2008/ethan/the-roland-movie/

[Reyna]

Love the site. Happy Mother's Day to all fellow moms and moms-to-be!

[elizabeth]

to all the mothers... hope your day is simply wonderful!

[Sierra]

I love love that photo, gorgeous pose.

I am not a mother yet, but offer a tribute to my own amazing Mama:

http://heyitssierra.com/blog/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day/

Happy Mother's Day!

[Chris]

Okay, here's my comment! LOL

[intensity_too]

Happy Mother's Day!

[Marcie]

Imagine being a mom to SIX beautiful babies:

http://marciescudder.blogspot.com/2008/05/sextuplets_10.html

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

[sperlygirl]

happy mother's day! what a journey this road of motherhood is...full of hills, valleys, twists, and turns - but always lined with love.
http://sperlygirl.typepad.com/sperlygirl/2008/05/grazie-mille-am.html

[Heather]

Happy Mother's Day to all of us!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/2482259428/

[Pam]

This is such a nice place to be on mothers day. A great way to "meet" one another.

[alli]

I'm thrilled with Mother's Day. Celebrating my mother is just a great gift I can give to her. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!

[Lindy]

Happy Mother's Day!!

[kristin]

happy momma's day sisters!!!! relish in your day, indulge in it.

xo kristin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2456177416/in/set-72157604611061802/

[maya]

happy mother's day to all!

here's my all-time favorite picture of me with my girl:

http://springtreeroad.typepad.com/springtreeroad/2008/05/happy-joy.html

[Leah]

Happy Mothers Day. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lakeline/2480246459/

[sarah]

Happy Mother's Day, all.

[Jen]

Happy Mother's day to all the mommies!

[giggletwig]

I just love his grumpy face...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/giggletwig/2482308677/

[Nikki]

You post for Mother's day was lovely. Maybe today i will try to use my timer.

[Melody A.]

Happy Momma's Day!

[amanda]

Happy mother's day!

[Erin {Green Eyed Girl}]

Happy Mothers Day Everyone!

That is a gorgeous photo!!

[divrchk]

What a beautiful photo.

[Cheryl R]

Happy Mother's Day!! I am inspired by all of the people here. Thanks!

[heather]

Happy Mother's Day! I'm always the mama behind the camera.... perhaps I will be brave and hand it over today. L)

[Devan]

love it! thanks!! :)

[Lu]

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommas out there.

[Sharon]

My three boys are definitely my favorite subject. I love the ideas I get from Shutter Sisters for how to photograph them and the little details even better.

[Tony]

Nice offer, I particularly like the shot

[mary]

I so enjoy this site and the beautiful pictures. Thank you! and happy mother's day!

[ginny]

happy day, ya'll.

[Sam]

happy mothers day?

[Bari]

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms out there! I look at my two beautiful babies and couldn't feel more thankful to have such amazing munchkins in my life. How did I ever get so lucky????
Here's a photo I uploaded recently that was taken last year. I loved this moment with them...http://www.flickr.com/photos/barilynn/2475332082/
Enjoy your day!

[Mama DB]

Happy Mother's Day!

It was my baby's two-year birthday yesterday. We have a lot to celebrate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23829646@N02/2477928592/

[Beth]

Happy Mother's Day!

[Karen]

I actually have a "child" at home for this Mother's Day and I am always grateful. Matt moved home for the summer yesterday. Last weekend we were at Cornell with him and I finally handed over the camera to my husband. Happy Mother's Day!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8243804@N08/2482601481/

[Amanda]

Happy Mother's Day, dear sisters!

[Amy Jo]

Happy Mother's Day! I'm enjoying my first with my warm fuzzies:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetrubydeer/2419653213/

[jenn]

My mom, who took us skiing for her 50th birthday because so many of her memories with her parents as well as with us are there (And because the golf course in town boasts one of the most amazing restaurants ever ;) :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennemmer/441412153/

[Ginny]

I'm feeling sentimental this morning, here's a few from the day I became a mother...

http://monkeymemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/day-i-became-mother.html