MamaFocus Monday

The big winner of the MamaFocus Photo Contest (a la our collaboration with Mamazine)  is this wonderful shot by Iyoyome. YAY!

There were so many stellar submissions, I urge you to take a peek at the pool and see for yourself. Good stuff.

Speaking of stellar submissions, check out  the rest of the winners of the contest-

I wish i had more arms...or wings... by kimthemidwife - first runner up

After the Migraine by Camera Shy Momma -second runner up 

Sun Spinning by SouleMama- third runner up

Such great images ladies! Congratulations to you talented Shutter Mamas! It's always nice to win fabu prizes for your efforts, don'tcha think?

And since we're on the topic of mamas (albeit totally off the subject of photography), today the brilliant Brene Brown of Ordinary Courage begins an unprecidented series for parents based on her life's work, "The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting-raising our children with courage, compassion and connection." I had the pleasure of listening to the just released CD of the same name and I will tell you IT IS REMARKABLE! A must have for any parent--any person for that matter! Seriously. It's life-changing stuff but it's delivered in the most approachable, hopeful way. Don't just take my word for it...check out Brene's blog today as she begins her series. And get the CD.

Go. Now. Read. Be enlightened.

Comments

[Marcie]

Congratulations everyone. Wonderful photos!

[Shelli]

Gorgeous photos! Congratulations everybody!

[Sarah - Ji]

Wow. What an awesome mama photo!

Thanks for the heads-up on Brene's project. I've ordered my CD and can't wait to see the discussion.

[she saw things {jen}]

i have just ordered my cd upon your suggestion! it comes at a particularly challenging parenting time for me, so THANK YOU!!!

there is something about mama-ing photos that are so sooooo DEEP. these are beautiful submissions!

[laura - dolcepics]

Congratulations ladies!

And thanks for the heads up on Brene's work. Looking into it now!

[Hay]

*sigh*
Those are all amazing, beautiful. Makes me feel special to be a mother. Congrats all!

[1smallseed (crystine, iyoyome)]

You know I had been so busy I lost track of the contest! But all these pics...lovely. Thankyou so much for posting this as this photo is one of those moments as a Momma when I fully understood the bounty of love, surrender, and fierceness.

[1smallseed (crystine, iyoyome)]

You know I had been so busy I lost track of the contest! But all these pics...lovely. Thankyou so much for posting this as this photo is one of those moments as a Momma when I fully understood the bounty of love, surrender, and fierceness.