Happy Birthday to Us

 

I can clearly recall the day when I began musing about this idea of an online destination for women photographers. The image in my head was kind of fuzzy and out of focus, but the more I set my sights on making my vision a reality, the clearer the picture became. I asked a few lovely ladies to join me and the rest is history. Little did I know that what I was imagining would become this.

Shutter Sisters has become exactly the place I had dreamed it would be—an open door, a beautiful view, a good friend, an easy chair, a cozy blanket, a breath of fresh air, a soothing cup of inspiration.

Today as I reflect on how far we’ve come since our official launch 1 year ago today I am bursting with pride. I am humbled. I am so very grateful.

I encourage you to poke around the archives...discover some of the posts you may have missed or rediscover any one of our past favorites. We’ve got a year’s worth now! Dig in! It might not be quite as sweet as birthday cake but it’s the next best thing.

And what’s a birthday without presents? Yep! We think a giveaway is the perfect way to commemorate Shutter Sister’s one year bloggy birthday. HP has graciously offered yet another fabu printer to help us celebrate! The Wireless HP Photosmart C7280. Thanks HP! They also extended a friends and family rebate offer for all of us here. And you can use the $25 rebate with other sale offers which can only up your savings. Happy Birthday!

Thank you everyone for being so supportive and active here at Shutter Sisters. We’ve got so many wonderful things to look forward to in this next year and are happy you’re coming along with us. We can only imagine what’s going to happen between now and our next birthday. We’re giddy just thinking about it.

Since you are ALL partially responsible for this grand celebration of photo love and sisterhood, you are cordially invited to join in the festivities...just comment on this post with a birthday wish (and a photo if you’ve got one) for us and you will be entered into the random drawing to win the HP Printer.

You have until Saturday 1/24 at the stoke of midnight to post your comment to be in the drawing.

Comments

[camerashymomma]

i remember this day perfectly. i remember waiting so patiently as if about to open a wonderful surprise present. i had no idea just how important it would become in my daily life. you have no idea. but i remember this day and feeling giddy with myself, with my hopes and dreams that i had perhaps found myself a home.

happy birthday shutter sisters! you are beautiful beyond words.
xo.

[shelli]

Yay! Happy Birthday! You have added so much to my creative life this past year. I appreciate this site so much.

[renee @ FIMBY]

Many, many happy congratulations. Shutter Sisters has greatly inspired and encouraged me in my photographic journey. I too have come a long way in the 7 months or so that I've been regularly (every day) visiting here. I know I'm a better photographer for having found SS, mostly because you all have encouraged me to believe in myself and my ability to take great pictures. Thanks & Happy Birthday!

[Tisha]

HAPPY 1 YEAR OLD TO YOU ALL!!!

This site and all you ladies post inspire me and teach me more about the beauty that comes along with photography... heres to many more years ...
tisha

[Lu]

congratulations on making it to a year. i loved the concept when I first saw it and you have done such a good job of growing this community. cheers to you!

[hanna]

happy birthday!! love all the inspiration -
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TlbRUZFBPTE/SXfouzSR4oI/AAAAAAAAADY/2b9KDUOAOsg/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg

[Gayle]

Wow! I had no idea that Shutter Sisters was so young! You ladies have done an amazing job. I am so new to photography and SS is a wonderful place to visit for inspiration and learning! Here's my Happy Birthday photo:
http://planetmfiles.com/2009/01/22/happy-birthday-shutter-sisters/

Happy Birthday!

[Lan]

happy birthday to shutter sisters! i am so thankful you were born/created!

http://www.whatiseeclicks.blogspot.com/

[maya | springtree road]

Happy birthday - and here's to many, many more!

[sandi]

Happy Birthday SS! I love this site and anxiously await new posts. :)

[Erin]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I am so happy that I found this site, you guys are such an inspiration to me and I have learned so much here.

Keep up the good work!

[Sue]

Happy Birthday! I look forward to my daily visit.

[Lori]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! May it be a year filled with joy and adventure.

[Kristin]

Happy Birthday! I'm so glad you decided to make this site and i'm so glad i found it. It gives me the inspiration i need to keep moving foward with my photography!

[Carmen Torbus]

I ♥ Shutter Sisters and am so happy that you started this fantastic site! Kudos to you girl and Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!!!

[aly]

A very happy birthday to you, Shutter Sisters!!

[Christy]

Happy, Happy Birthday to you.....

[zalaine]

Happy Birthday SS! Have loved haivng you be a part of my Day and see the world in a better light. Best wishes for Year #2, may we all grow and see with your eyes...

[claudia]

Thank YOU for the daily inspiration, encouragement, and blessing! I found Shutter Sisters just as I was jump starting my old photo motor. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have a place like SS to come to every morning!
Happy Birthday and many more......

[Kristin]

I had no idea that Shutter Sisters is only a year old! Amazing!

Happy Birthday!

[Sharon]

Happy Birthday! I can't believe it has been a year, but I do know that thanks to the inspiration, encouragement, and advice from the women here, my photography (and way of looking at the world) has gotten better. Thank you!

http://flickr.com/photos/queenofsheba/2350575560/

[AppleTree]

Happy birthday...and thank you for an invaluable source of information and inspiration.

[Meg]

Wow, it has been a year? Happy Birthday!

And thank you for the inspiration, motivation, etc. etc.

I'm not sure if anything is more "suiting" on a "birthday"...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7565577@N04/3218098734/

[staci]

happy birthday to shutter sisters and thank you for the fab info and inspiration.

[Leah]

Happy Birthday!!

I can hardly believe it's been an entire year already. Where did the time go? Thank you for everything that you've been for me -- a source of inspiration, expertise, and a place to feel at home. I am looking forward to many more years "with" you.

[Katie Malone-Smith]

Happy Birthday! My birthday wish is for a great year & more inspiration

[Bethany]

Happy birthday, Shutter Sisters! I haven't been reading for the whole year, but since I found the site, it has been a big encouragement and blessing to me. The inspiration and the community are wonderful. I hope there are many more birthdays and anniversaries to come!

[sheSaid]

happy birthday

http://flickr.com/photos/purplehouseonpearl/1525458582/in/photostream/

[Rachel Dallaire]

Happy BIrthday Shutter SIsters! You have inspired me and encouraged me beyond measure. Here's to you gals!

[vivienne]

happy birthday shutter sister! i'm so full of gratitude for the inspiration, learning and beauty you've brought into my life in the last year. its been incredible!

[Shalet]

Happy Birthday!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peculiarmomma/2309594619/in/set-72157594365703143/

[Miss Britt]

Happy Birthday!!

One of the very first things I photographed with my DSL was my daughter's birthday!

http://flickr.com/photos/emmandevin/2997437598/in/set-72157604031969433/

[meg manion silliker]

wishing you a very happy bloggy birthday. i am a new follower but am so inspired by every woman involved on this blog. here's to all us shutter sisters!!!

[Jen@ourdailybigtop]

Happy Happy Birthday! I'm so glad to have this source of daily inspiration and creativity.

[Wayfaring Wanderer]

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's to another year of growth that is sure to come your way :o)

www.wayfaringwanderer.com

[Anita]

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you!

Thank you so much for the community and support you provide!

I know how exciting birthdays can be. I am celebrating the 11th birthday of my business on February 1 and in honor of it (and the launching of the company into a new brand) I am running a great contest at www.anitaroachphotography.blogspot.com ...

the winner receives a logo design!

Again happy birthday...you ladies ROCK!

[Anita]

oops the link didn't work http://anitaroachphotography.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-brand-official-launched.html

Just another excuse to congratulate you!

[Sandy]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters, I just joined and I'm already inspired!
Here's Photo of my beautiful 4-legged Boy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55956299@N00/3217338301/

[Margaret]

Happy Birthday. I am off to browse past posts.

[Brandi]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! This is one of my favorite sites, and one of the first I read in the morning.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandib/2327603808/in/photostream/

[Becky]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters, your blog helps me to look at my passion in a new and different light. Thank you!

[benzismama]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! Thank you so much for the inspiration, education, and wisdom. I have learned SO MUCH from you all.

[spread your wings]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters. I am so glad I discovered your blog. Thank you for your never ending source of inspiration. It's one of the first sites I check in the morning.

[Jane Swanson]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!
Although I don't comment often, I wanted you to know that you have inspired me.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nDhatf1JN44/SXT2qDIvlhI/AAAAAAAABjo/Gwy1a_g1QKg/s1600-h/1-Bush-Dance.jpg

[Stephanie]

Happy birthday! My little one turned 6 months yesterday, so we're in a pretty celebratory mood around here :)

[kari]

Happy birthday! And thank you for the inspiration.

[Liz]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!!! Thanks for all the daily inspiration you provide, both for myself and for the photography community!!

[Bridge]

Wow! I have really enjoyed following Shutter Sisters over the past year!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[Monica]

Happy Birthday!! I hope there are many more to come! :)

I'm sharing a picture today that, to me, simply says "Americana."
http://picsoul.blogspot.com/2009/01/ballpark-food.html

[Kelly]

thank you so much for your constant reminders and photos... Happy happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!