Hooray for May

Throughout my life I have had some wonderful things happen on May 1. Maybe that's why I always feel a little giddy this time of year; excited about what May might bring.

One things for sure, May is bringing a brand new word for our One Word Project and lots of other good things too! First things first though...our word although may seem a bit ordinary at first glance, but it is anything but. Because if there is any creative community that can make magic out of the everyday its this community!

Yep! Our wonderful word for May is everyday. I can only imagine what kinds of beauty and inspiration you're going to excavate through your lenses with a word like this one. You know the drill, upload your everyday images into our OWP flickr pool to play along. And check back here for featured photos.

And what makes this month even more special is that we're loading it up with lots and lots of giveaways! We're even calling it Giveaway May.

Let's get our Giveaway May party started and giveaway a Shutter Sisters necklace. Leave a comment here (by Sunday night at midnight) to be entered into the random drawing and if you're so inspired, share your everyday ideas with us.

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Congratulations to Deirdre (aka superdewa on Flickr) who one the Shutter Sisters flash bulb necklace! WOOT!

Comments

[Amy]

I'm often not inspired by my everyday life, so this could be a good way to help me look at things differently. Thanks for the inspiration to get more inspired! Also, I LOVE that necklace...been wanting one for years.

[Diane]

I think Everyday is perfect! That's really what I love to photograph the most! It's the everyday that I love to practise with my photography. Great word on May Day and for this joyful month. Oh, before I even knew the word, here is what I posted today and it DEFINITELY is my everyday:

http://www.dianeschuller.com/blog/?p=2339

Enjoy!

[shirley]

I love the everyday!! You know, it's what makes things special.

Yesterday's "everyday" picture - just the morning sun, but still lovely.
http://shirley319.blogspot.com/2010/04/119365-morning-sun.html

[Jennifée]

Everyday is a great word; it's so important to be aware of the photo opportunities of one's day-to-day life. I'm thinking lots of food photos for this one - what is more everyday than that? :)

[Sarah McCallion]

Happyhappyjoyjoy! I love May 1st too, its so full of hope and starts to smell like summer and the evenings start to stretch and the LIGHT is amazing! Happy May, sisters!

[Sharon]

Welcome May! I'm looking forward to the "everyday" word and the inspiration that will come from it. Sometimes it's sooo tough to shoot in your own backyard!

[devan]

May is bringing some big changes for our family this year. I hope I'm ready for it!

[Lisa]

I recently discovered your website -- thanks for it! It's such an inspiration to this fledgling photographer!

[ELK]

a wonderful necklace to be sure...I would wear it everyday...

I try to make a little piece of creative paper each day...sometimes i even take a photo of it...

[Alli (One Pearl Button)]

I find spring so inspiring - the warm weather, the colors, the return of the sun - it makes me want to take photos of everything I see! Happy May!

[erika]

"Everyday" perfect word choice for May!!

[Toni M]

Happy May Day!!!!

[Bree]

Hooray for May indeed! I'm excited about "everyday" and am going to challenge myself to see the extraordinary every day this month.

[Kimberly S.]

I am so excited for May and 'Everyday'!

[stacy a]

what a great word. was just thinking of jumping in on the one word project & love this! and what a great giveaway!

[Kristin V.]

I love the idea of "everyday". What a fabulous way to start looking for the beauty we take for granted on a daily basis. Love it!

[blissmamaof3]

Everyday is one of my favorite words and everyday scenes and objects are my favorites subjects to photograph. Great choice, cannot wait to begin!

[Jules22]

What a great inspirational word!! I just finished the Picture Spring course (loved it!) and now I'm motivated to keep shooting!! Thanks Tracey! Everyday is a great word!

[Misty]

wow..I had heard of shutters sister, but never really checked into it. I am very inspired I will have to get my camera out and start shooting . I am sure I can come up with something for everyday. Thank you!

[giggletwig (corey)]

LOVE the photo - the color, the movement, the emotion. It's just happy. And looking forward to this month's Word project!

[Jill F]

Looking forward to seeing all the pics. It's a good choice.

[Linda]

I love photographing the 'EVERYDAY'...one of my favorite poems is, "Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are..." Can't wait to get started!

[annie]

everyday is what life is about.

[Deirdre]

Yay for May!

I like the new word. I actually just looked up the meaning of a french phrase this morning: "la vie quotidienne," and it means the same thing :-)

Thank you Shutter Sisters for your constant inspiration.

[Kate.S @ Little House]

Great word - fits well with the sometimes 'mundane' of getting through a 365 project...;)

[Reez]

Life is about seeing the beauty in the "everyday". As I get older, being able to say that I have no plans for the weekend is a gift.

Love the necklace - I have been lurking for so long here and didn't realize until now that there is a shop! Good luck to me! :)

[Mira]

Strangely, I consider myself an 'everyday' photographer. The kids. dinner. garden. random toys. these are my subjects. nothing fancy. no stunning landscape views (or rarely) just the simple stuff. would Love a necklace

[Jeanne]

Thanks for supplying endless inspiration!!

[Dorean Beattie]

Wow. This word inspires and intimidates me all at the same time!

[Erika]

Looking forward to seeing everyone's everyday.

[Lori Hudson]

Everyday - a challenge in its simplicity.

[tara]

we are on the cusp of big change -- moving at the end of the month -- so i'm totally smitten with capturing our everyday here before we move on to there.

[Amy]

Oh I have been drooling over that necklace for so long. I'd love to win one!

And I am all about the everyday photos! I'm doing my 2nd round of 365 pictures and my most common shots are just the everyday shots of my family just doing our thing. Great choice for the word!

[Vanessa]

I love the word for the month! I'm already feeling inspired. <3

[Mindy]

oooh...a SS necklace!! I would feel like part of a secret, special clan!

[Crystal]

gorgeous necklace...can't wait to see what people share!

[OneCraftyChick]

Yahoo! I just found the Shutter Sisters blog so I haven't participated in the OWP yet. This will be the month! (I have plenty of everyday to go around.)

[elflyn]

Loving the everyday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25976646@N07/4422191516/

[Krista Kruger]

Everyday is an awesome word. There are so many differnet ways to interpret it too.... I can't wait to see some of the shots! Happy May!

[Jennifer]

I've been following SS for a while and am feeling inspired by the 'everyday' word otm. I hope to start posting some shots and join in on this awesome community! Thanks!

[Nacherluver]

Everyday is a beautiful thing :)

[Andrea B]

May & "Everyday".... this could get interesting :)

[molly]

i've recently come to know that all the big acts that show up on the news or in history books are okay, but it's the everyday that has the magic and heroism and beauty.

[ginginny]

i take a happy pill everyday. life is good. :-)

[Michel]

oh YAY it's MAY!!! everyday! what a wonderful idea. Can't wait to participate.

[Leah G]

so excited about the everyday theme. just hoping that i am able to make time to upload some photos.

[melody]

Yay everyday in May and a giveaway.

An everyday moment courtesy iMac photo booth

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melsphotophun/3558113171/

[Shari DeVoogd]

I just fell in love with May! Thanks for inspiring me..........
Enjoy!!!

[Trina D.]

I so love this word: EVERYDAY! Some of my personal favorites are the everyday image. This will be my first time participating in OWP. I am excited and inspired as the beautiful month of May begins! :D

[cindy]

Love that necklace! Everyday (or so) I will get the camera snapping, I promise.