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Thursday
Jan222009

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.

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Reader Comments (304)

happy birthday shutter sisters! you have encouraged me in ways you will never know. i'm grateful for your existence. here's to many more years and who knows what's in store! :)
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTraci
Happy Birthday! Here's some flowers for you all!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alizw/3219192276/
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAnne
happy birthday shutter sisters!! looking forward to another (several) year(s) with you!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterbleachusd
happy birthday! thanks for the inspiration!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteremily
happy birthday! thanks for the daily inspiration!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteremily
Happy Birthday - your first year has been spectacular, I can't imagine what the future holds
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKath
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters! You are truly and inspiration to us all.

Thank you for all of your encouragement and wisdom.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertoni
happy birthday to one of my favorite places to visit...
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergkgirl
Wow, a year goes by so fast!! Happy 1st Birthday Shutter Sisters!!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa (Photomom86)
Happy Birthday! It is truly a wonderful, inspirational little spot to visit that you have created...thank you.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentertricia
You're the most inspirational one-year-old I know! Happy birthday!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDiane
Happy Birthday. I'm so glad I found this site. I just recently started following the photos on Flickr--what a source of inspiration both places are.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKaren
Happy Birthday 1st Birthday Shutter Sisters!
Thank you for sharing your dream Tracey and creating a place where we don't have to worry about points or ratings, where blurry rocks and everyone learns from everyone else. Shutter Sisters freely hands out wings enabling our dreams to take flight.

May you celebrate many, many more birthdays!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBet
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shutter Sisters;) the day I found you on the net was a happy one indeed;) Here's to another great year!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAmy
I'm so glad you're here! Love this site!! But now I really want a cupcake, darn!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSusanH
Happy Birthday, all you lovely Shutter Sisters! Your site has been a wonderful place for inspiration and learning over the last year, to be honest, I love you just as you are, don't ever change!

Here is my birthday photo for you: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kcmartin/552556487/

Fondly,
Kerstin
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkerstin
i have no appropriate birthday picture, but i just joined the flickr group today, so there's a present! (i think...) :)
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLiz
Happy Birthday ! Thank you for insipiring, challenging and keeping it fresh!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterchristine
Wow, happy blog-birthday! A big milestone and no small feat! I am a back-row lurker and savor each of your posts...although this is, I confess, my first time commenting. Figures...giveaways are funny that way! I covet that printer and would be delighted to win but if I don't I bet the lucky winner will be just as tickled!

Thanks for creating this amazing community & network
Hugs
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterVanessa
Happy happy birthday!!!!! :)
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercathy walters
CONGRATULATIONS! on your first anniversary. wow! you ladies have done a great job.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterlisa e.
Happy birthday sisters! Thank you for bringing us all together!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterEmily Perry
Happy Birthday! So glad I found this site.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChantel
Happy Happy Happy Day Shutter Sisters!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie
what a great site- happy birthday!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkribss
Happy first birthday, sisters!
I haven't had time to bake a cake for all of us:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2779793985/
But still, you can have this one, and change the number on top!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliealvarez/2829094742/
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJulie Alvarez
Happy Birthday to some of the greatest sisters a girl could ask for!
Thank you for pushing each of us to grow.
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenter~Kristina
I discovered Shutter Sisters a few months ago and I am never disappointed when I visit. Thank you for your part in inspiring this mother, this mess, this masterpiece. Your blog is one of my favorites.

http://flickr.com/photos/milyfree/1967033161/in/set-72157603088369177/
Hot diggity! Happy Birthday! Here's hoping for a wonderful year ahead!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRisa
Happy Birthday!! It's been fun getting to know you!!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDianna
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!! You inspire me every day to click with you!!!
January 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLauren
Hip Hip Horray for Shutter Sisters! (blowing through my plastic horn)

I've got my party hat on~

Cheers!!!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterHappyHourMom
Wow, time flies when you're having fun and this is the proof! Happy Birthday, Shutter Sisters! this is an amazing community!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChristina
Happy birthday shutter sisters, I love this site and often find so much inspiration when I go out shooting.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkrish
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!
Thanks for the inspiration!
http://11-11productions.blogspot.com
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBarb at 11:11
Happy Birthday! First time here but I will be sure to come back! :)
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRayeofSunshine
My husband just bought me my first Digital SLR. I am so glad I found your website! Happy Birthday!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLori
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!! Thanks for the inspiration! Much more to come, I'm sure
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAmber Filkins
i love this sight...gathering images and inspiration from all the different ways we see and capture the world. thankyou!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercrystine
Happy Birthday ! {P.S. Pick me ! Pick me}
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDeanna
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!! You all are a great source of inspiration and encouragement. thank you.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergolightly
Happy Birthday!

http://flickr.com/photos/teoandtea/3214799455/

Whenever I'm feeling like photography is a skill I'll just never master, I come here and remember why I fell in love with photography in the first place. Shutter sisters is a source of inspiration and, as you said, a comforting blanket.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarina
!!! Happy Birthday to my sisters!
Only a year? gaah...it feels like so much longer!
This place has continued to be a source of inspiration for me. I feel like we've all grown with each other.
:)
many many wishes for following years.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commentererin.darcy
thanks for all the beautiful images and words over the past year.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkristin
So glad I discovered your blog - it inspires me everyday! Here's a bouquette for your birthday!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10811746@N05/2777090284/in/set-72157603939348314/
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKari
Happy birthday! I'm so glad this little experiment succeeded because I have found more inspiration and encouragement here than I can every fully express.
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkrista
Wow...Happy Birthday! I am so glad to have found this site. It gives me the everyday encouragement and motivation to make the most out of my photography and continue to strive for more. I look forward to each and every post! Thank you so much for being here!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSandra
Happy Birthday Shutter Sisters!!! Can't believe it's been a year already. Woo hoo!!!!
January 23, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJenny Rebecca

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