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

[Sandra]

Happy 1st birthday! To many more birthdays and to more creative inspiration for us all!

[divrchk]

Wow. I can't believe it's been an entire year already! Happy Birthday, Shutter Sisters!

[carey]

happy birthday! thanks for the inspiration! (i can't believe it has been a year already!)

[Cheryl]

Happy Birthday! I love the pics here, so inspiring. Here's a birthday pic...just don't look at the 6...lol.
http://xc7.xanga.com/baaa32e33553061326248/t41106946.jpg

[beautiful mess]

happy birthday, shutter sisters! i can't believe it's been a year since you launch . . . seems just like yesterday.

i'd love the chance to win this printer - mine all-in-one broke & i can't afford to buy a new one. now i'm stuck w/ one that can barely print out e-mails & bills. crossing my fingers!

[kristin]

happy birthday to here and you tracey for having the dream and making it so very real to all of us!
thank you for truly changing my life.
happiest of birthdays here's to MANY many more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/3218627402/in/photostream/

[bet[c]]

Happy Birthday. I love your site and am glad you shared your passion with us.

[The Other Jen]

Happy Birthday To Shutter Sisters and all of your fans (which includes Me!!) I look forward to many more years!

[Lila]

A wonderful occasion and the anniversary of the birth of a community...it has been a joy being a part of it...and learning SO much from everyone...the inspiration, the comraderie, the encouragement, the fun, the giveaways, the sisterhood. Wishing you/us many more wonderful years to come!

[Katrina Henry]

Happy Birthday! A giveaway sounds like the perfect way to celebrate! :)

[Toni]

Happy Birthday! Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Happy, Happy Day!
Do we have a birthday here?
Yes! We have a birthday here!
Birthday where? Birthday here!
Happy Birthday! Happy, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Happy, Happy Day!

I'll share a bit of my Novbember birthday cake with you: =)
http://dailyvignette.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/happy-birthday-toni/

[Heather P]

Happy Birthday and thanks for all the awesome challenges, tips and encouragement! Here's my 365 projekt for 2009! http://www.flickr.com/photos/pihltribe/sets/72157612521388460/

[Gabrielle Kai Photography]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!!!!

Thanks for all the inspiration and lovely photos!

Here's to many more!

[amber]

So glad I found you! Here's to another year's worth of inspiration!

[Marina]

I love coming to this warm, friendly place everyday. i might not comment as often as others but I truly appreciate all the talent here. The writing as well as the photography. It is such a nice place to come. A true inspiration.

Happy Birthday Sisters!

[Shin]

I just stumbled upon this site today, but what a day to join. HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to you all. I've had a quick look around and it looks amazing

[Tartelette]

Happy Happy Birthday! Thank you for your great work and inspiration!

[Cindy]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters. I love coming to this site to see all the great photos.

[Amanda H]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!

Congratulations on a job well done! Not a day goes by that I don't read your blog. It brings such inspiration, not just in the photos you share, but in the words that accompany them.

YAY YOU!

[Wendy Tienken]

This has been such a wonderful site for me this past year, as I've embarked on my PhotoJourney. And even though I'm not where I want to be, this site has offered me inspration throughout the process. Many thanks to you!!!

[Kacey]

Happy 1st Birthday Shutter Sisters! You are hands down one of my favorite photography sites...I look forward to all the wonderful things you have in store for us this year!

[Tanya]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters...I think you're just One-derful! :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68403052@N00/3218888706/

[Melissa]

Happy Birthday and thank you so much for this wonderful place to gather.

[michelle]

A very happy Birthday to you!

[Freda]

I love this website! Thank you for committment!

[Chicca]

Buoncompleanno Shutter Sister and thanks to be a wonderful inspirational special place :)

[mary]

Happy Birthday! Love this site!

[Regina]

Congratulation! Not sure how I discovered your blog, but it has been very inspiring for me. I'm looking forward to following you in the future.

[darlene]

happy birthday ~ this is such a beautiful inspiring place :)

[Loran]

I love checking out this blog, and I love womens' circles. Perfection.

[Jeanne]

Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, your photos rock, and you do too! And to celebrate, a birthday party face painting picture: http://jeannesager.blogspot.com/2008/09/meeeeoowwwwww.html

[Sharron D]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shutter Sisters! I have enjoyed all the information and inspiration I have found here this past year. Good luck in the coming year!

[Robin]

Happy Birthday! When I first found this site, I assume it was an "old" one because it was so well done! But I will go back and explore the beginnings!

[Jennie]

Happy birthday, sisters!!

[sarah costa]

Happy birthsay, to such a great site

[Barbara Robson]

Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters and especially my "Shutter daughter" aka "SweetSalty Kate". I am so proud of your contributions to this wonderfully creative and inspiring group of photographers, both the official ones and the contributors. You are all inspiring, you are all creative! Thank you!
Love
Mom

[Kelly]

I love this blog; I love the community I am discovering. I love the ideas, the pictures, the window into a world outside my own lens. Happy birthday, and congratulations on a wonderful, wonderful idea gone big! I loved having my photo featured in The Daily Click - it was the best moment of my day!

Oh, and here's a photo from me today for the birthday blog!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8702729@N02/3219069584/

[Tracy]

Bon Fete!!!

[Georgia]

A year already?

Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for this fabulous site.

[katie anaya]

happy, happy day!

[Jo]

Truly and inspirational visit every time. Happy Birthday!

[Michelle Davies]

I just recently found you and I am so glad I did! Here's to your one year birthday...and to many, many more!

[Maura]

Traci~ I am a good friend of Ali's... the other photographer in her life. I am now officially inspired, move into action and happy to be a part of your site.

All the best!~
Maura McCarthy

[Shawna]

oh my, no photo just yet, just a birthday wish. may this continue to be a safe haven for budding artists everywhere. it certainly has been for me, and i thank you for my sanity. hard to imagine that it's only been a year and in this time, what a community has arisen.

[carol]

Happy Birthday! Keep it up. carol

[Grey Street Girl]

This site it so awesome! I've met so many great ladies through the Flickr group and blog. So, thank you and...

Happy Birthday!

[Conner Downey]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjcd7/2375000522/in/set-72157604455239186/

not birthday but it's a pretty cake!

happy birthday, i'm new but I love the site!"

[Betsy]

Happy birthday and congratulations on a tremendous success!

[Wendy Tienken]

You guys are wonderful. Truly an inspiring site...

Here's a cupcake for you:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendytienken/3219259868/

[Susanmarie]

Great work, gals! really enjoy my visits here....Happy Birthday...many more