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

[kosenrufu mama]

i love your site,it's my daily inspiration...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/

[Suzanne]

Happy, happy, happy birthday.

Your site means a great deal to me as I learn photography and what it means, to me, to be a photographer.

[The Other Laura]

Wow. Happy Birthday. May the community and the love here continue to grow.

And thanks for all the inspiration.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurahealy/3187313211/

[krista]

happy birthday!!

[Carol]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! My mornings are not complete with checking your site ... the photos are so inspiring!

[Chris]

Wow. 1 yr. already. It went by so fast and it's been so fun! I cannot wait to see what's in store here at Shutter Sisters. I'm so glad to have been a part of it and will continue to be!

[toyfoto]

http://flickr.com/photos/toyfoto/2533017735/

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[Dawn]

HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!

Cheers to another great year~

:)

[Kathleen O./ko2008]

Warm Happy Birthday Wishes!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/2479682551/in/set-72157605632569135/

[Robin M in AR]

Oh Happy Day, Sistas!!

[Leslie]

Happy birthday, sweet, inspiring sisters!! I only found your site a few months ago, so I have many archives to poke around and be awed by!! You all possess so much more than talent . . . you have a way of being that is admirable and inspirational! Something I strive for!

[Karyn]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! I'm so glad I found you. You rock. All of you.

[donna]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters. Thanks for a year full of wonderful imagery, words and connections. Looking forward to another inspiring and creative year!
-donna

[Regina]

I recently just discovered you, but now I am hooked. I've been enjoying the archives very much :) Thank you for the wonderful place :)

[Wanda]

This seems very celebratory...

http://whatwouldwandado.blogspot.com/2009/01/love-thursday-bonus-012209.html

[Lynn]

Happy birthday! I love coming here to get some much need inspiration!

[Jamie]

Happy Birthday! Thanks for being here everyday. Cheers to many more years of great tips, awesome giveaways, heartfelt stories and incredible sister photographers!

http://umbrellablog.com/love-thursday/love-thursday-seattle-love/

[Rachelle]

I didn't realize that this site was so new. I'm usually slow on the uptake, and I've been following you for months. Happy Happy Birthday, may all of your wildest dreams come true.

[Ginny]

Happy happy birthday!!!

[Mariella]

Happy Birthday!!! Thank you, thank you so much for being here! My heart and soul have been moved to pieces. Very grateful to have found you this past year. Because of the way I've been touched here, I am seeing everyday life (people, interactions, and more!) with an awakened set of eyes and as a result, taking photos with a new consciousness - an evolved recognition for the beauty of images & appreciation of capturing moments to be treasured.

Haven't progressed beyond my point & shoot, but still. :) I am a better person because of what I've found in myself from visiting this blog. Much love...cheers! xoxo ~ M.

[karen]

happy happy birthday! to many more!! :)

[Paula]

Happy 1st birthday Shutter Sisters! Cheers!!!!

[CarrieJ]

Happy Birthday! Many Many Happy Returns. You need to stay around A LONG LONG time to keep providing our little jolts of inspiration!!
http://flickr.com/photos/59369873@N00/3217574235/

[elizabeth]

Happy 1st birthday! Did you get to eat cake with your hands and make a big mess? hope so!

[Shar]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! Thank you for making this such an inspirational and resourceful site! Love it!

[Cinnamon]

Happy Birthday. Your blog is a wonderful source of information and inspiration and I love seeing all the beautiful pictures. I've been thinking about joining the 365 days of pictures challenge and think I just might do it. Thank you!

[laura-dolcepics]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! It's been a great ride so far and thanks for all your hard work, wonderful words and inspiration!

[Tracie]

Happy Birthday! I am so humbled by the art I have seen here!

[Ilan]

I just discovered your blog, and hope to be a regular. :)
For the meantime, Happy birthday ... I have many posts to snoop around :)

[Lauren]

Happy Happy Birthday!

[dr lyn]

Yay! Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! I found you very soon after you started -- so I've watched the evolution first-hand. Still love it as much as I did then!

[Kim Adams]

Happy Birthday! This is a great place for all of us shutter sisters to hang out and get inspiration, Thank You!

[Sharon]

A very happy birthday to you, Sisters and best wishes for many, many more years of beautiful photography and inspiration. Thank you for making every day special for me.

[Ashleigh]

You look so young for your age. You look more like 9 mths. ha. ha.

Happy Birthday.

[joyfulmomofmany]

Happy Birthday! You have given me a great deal of photo inspiration. Thank you! Please enter me in your drawing.

[kelly]

Ooh can I play? Happy Birthday, Shutter Sisters. Thanks for the daily inspiration. I get lost in your site for hours when I'm not careful!

[diane*v]

Thanks for the memories and the many to come!
xo
D

[Jennifer]

Happy birthday!
I'm so glad I found this blog. I find inspiration here, and am gradually building my confidence as I post photographs oh my blog.
On another note, I love communities of supportive women! Thank you for having this vision and the courage to make it real.

[Amy]

Happy Birthday to one of my daily MUST READS!

[april]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! It's been terrific getting to know this great community and I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

[Melisa]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! I just recently found your site and LOVE IT! I have found so much great info here. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[alice]

Happy Birthday!

[Carolyn G]

Happy Birthday!!! I hoep you have more years to come! Love the site!

[Jen]

Thank you for this very cool place. And for helping me to be a better photographer. Happy Birthday Sisters.

[DonnaG]

Happy birthday, Shutter Sisters! Thank you for inspiring me EVERY DAY.

And, because you can never have too many:
http://handmadebydonna.typepad.com/whatisee/2008/11/my-entry-2.html

[Kyla]

Happy Birthday! I'm so glad you've reached this milestone and allowed us all to join you in the ride! So exciting!

Thank you VERY MUCH for all the inspiration you provide for us, each and every day!

[jen gray]

way to go sisters!
you rock big.
xoxo
jen gray

[susan]

Happy, happy Birthday and many, many more!

[o-girl]

Happy Birthday, Shutter Sisters :) Thank you for being an inspiration and a safe haven for creative expression and reflection.

[Becky]

Happy Birthday! (And many more!)