Shooting from the Heart: Expressive Photography

 

We are bursting at the seams to share with you the arrival of our new book Expressive Photography –A Shutter Sisters Guide to Shooting from the Heart!

Insert flattering cat calls and cab whistles from supportive sisters everywhere.

Working on a project like this has been a passionate, intense, even arduous labor of love from inception to writing, gathering, shooting, editing and writing some more. Any author will attest that the process of writing a book is indeed a creative gestation; a growing and birthing of a baby with body, mind and soul power fueling it. Behind Expressive Photography, there are 10 proud mamas who worked at it; nurturing, feeding, coddling, cajoling and loving it like only true mamas can. Between myself, Andrea Scher, Kate Inglis, Sarah-Ji, Maile Wilson, Irene Nam, Stephanie C. Roberts, Karen Walrond, Paige Balcer and Jen Lemen, we’ve birthed a pretty darn adorable baby, don’t you think?

Of course, every mother thinks her baby is the cutest baby on the block, and we’re no exception. She is a beauty, both inside and out. And she’s all gussied up and ready for her debut in her red sparkly shoes even (with the help of Sarah-Ji). So, without any further delay, we present the bright and shiny new book we have lovingly named Expressive Photography –A Shutter Sisters Guide to Shooting from the Heart. 

The best part? You will soon be able to take her home with you! Expressive Photography will be officially available online and on the shelves of your local bookstore in October 2010 through our publisher Focal Press. But because we couldn’t be more thrilled to be sharing her with all of you first, we’re giddy that you can pre-order the book now, so you get your copy hot off the presses! Expressive Photography has a home on Amazon just waiting for you to come by for a visit. All you have to do is click. Cooing encouraged.

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Congratulations to the winners of the Hello Gorgeous contest:

The Grand Hello goes to Jade Sheldon of her self portrait. Stunning!

And the 2 runners up are:

Darrah Parker for her shot Reflection

& Puna Miller/Life Signatures for her shot Hello Gorgeous

Thanks everyone for playing along. We loved all of your images! The next mini-contest will be on Friday.

Comments

[Jennifée]

Oooh - congratulations on the book!! That is SO cool and well-deserved :) After participating in Picture Spring and becoming a regular reader here, I'll be sure to buy it.

[jo lincolne]

oh well done chickies!!!! congrats on birthing such a little GEM!!!!

[Vanessa]

this is amazing news! congratulations, ladies :) can't wait to get my hands on a copy (pre-ordered just seconds ago from amazon.co.uk) i just know it will be a journey of inspiration. hurray!

[xanthe]

this looks brilliant. congrats, can't wait to see it in real life x.

[Kathy Jo Camamcho]

What a dream come true for all of you! Congratulations!

[Robyn]

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see it.

[pam]

Congratulations!!! The cover promises of all the good things inside!

[camerashymomma ~ meredith winn]

OMG!! can i love sarah's photo on the cover anymore?! this labor of love is going to rock the world ladies! i cannot wait to get my hands on it and share it with everyone i know!

[marina]

congratulations!!!! I can't wait to have my copy and enjoy your photos and texts!!!

[FireMom]

What wonderful news! Congratulations!

I'll have it on my pre-order list!

[Kacky]

Just like your blog everyday, I can't wait to see the book! Congratulations.

[melissa]

many congratulations to the sisters and deep gratitude for your continued inspiration. xo

[Gail]

Well it is going to be a long, difficult wait until October is all I can say!......Insert cat call, cab whistles, and cooing here:)

[amy]

completely gorgeous! love that cover and will definitely order! can't wait to get my hands on it! Congrats sisters!

[Angella]

Congrats, ladies! I can't wait to see it. :)

[kim klassen]

another amazing dream....come true...

can't wait... xxo, kim

[Catherine Just Seiner]

Congratulations!!! It's so inspiring to see all you are doing, creating, making, teaching etc etc etc!!!

WAY TO GO!!!!

[Marcy from The Glamorous Life Association]

Congrats!!!!!! So happy for you!

[Heather]

Congrats! This looks like an amazing book and I love the title, shooting from the heart!

[Sarah]

oh my goodness gracious! this is definitely going on my christmas list.

[Sharon]

Wow! All the Shutters Sisters wisdom and goodness poured into a book? I'm off to pre-order now. Wow!

[Puna]

What a wonderful thing! Congratulations to all of you. I will definitely be ordering. And thank you for the honor of being chose a runner up. I'm flabbergasted...

[Kate.S @ Little House]

Fantastic :) BIG congratulations. Can't wait to crack the cover....

[Aia]

yay! can't wait...i'll make sure to pre-order!

[~Kristina]

What an awesome collaborative. Congrats!!

[darrah parker]

Double WOW! Wow for your new book! (I will definitely be purchasing it.) And WOW that I was picked as a runner up! I am so flippin' excited! Thank you!

[Jade Sheldon]

Wow: all of you are so amazing and talented! I bet this is a dream come true for every single one of you :)

And, OH MY GOSH, it has just made my day to learn that my photo was chosen as the winner!! Thank you so so so so much! Now my only problem is going to be deciding what photo to choose, hehe!

[melody]

That really loud squeeeeeee was me. Congratulations! Clicking over now...

[Michel]

Shooting from the heart!!! perfection.
congrats! Can't wait to get my hands on one

[Rachel - Southern Fairytale]

That is SO exciting!!!!! YAYAY Congrats y'all!

[Deirdre]

Wow, this looks great! How exciting! I will definitely be getting this!

[Jill F]

How exciting!! Can't wait to get mine...

[Jessica]

Yay Sisters! I'm so happy for you. Can't wait to read this book!!!

[red or gray]

a very special moment .. i know you all must me amazed and thrilled .. congratulations to you all for your artistic work!

[amy z]

LOVE the idea of this. In a world full of photography books that focus on the gear, the gear, THE GEAR, it's nice to see one that's focused on the girl behind the gear. I will definitely be ordering this book, but my question is...how do I get ya'all to sign it for me?!

[Lori]

So excited about this book. Will be anxiously awaiting to add it to my collection.

[Kaye-Lee]

YAY SISTERS!

[melissa deakin]

I am so excited to see this book!
Wow.
I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
As much as I wish it were October tomorrow, in the true spirit of Shutter Sisters, I don't want my summer to fly by.
I want to savor it!
Congrats to all of you!

[jessica]

This is so exciting! congratulations to all the proud mamas. I can't wait until it hits the virtual amazon shelves.

[Nikon Coolpix Reviews]

Would be excited to read this book

[shelley]

Thanks to you for bringing your hopes and dreams of a community of like minded and like hearted sisters together! Now we can all share your sister stories in each and everyones own words and amazing pictures.
Can't wait to CELEBRATE your sweet success!

[Puna]

Thank you so much for the canvas. It came yesterday and already has a home. I've never seen anything so beautiful and I'm so proud that it's my photo.

[Karen Cage]

Just pre-ordered 2 - one to treasure and one to gift. I can't wait!!!

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