Express Yourself

Tap tap tap...may I have your attention please...the word on Amazon Street is that our new book, Expressive Photography: a Shutter Sisters Guide to Shooting from the Heart is just about ready to be shipped!

And yes, we are beside ourselves! What better way to kick off September's One Word Project than to do it with lots and lots of heart? How? By using the word express as your inspiration for the month.

Express youself! Your love, your joy, your passion, your point of view, whatever it may be. We want it all.  All you, expressing yourself in your images. Heart and soul.

And since it might be a little tricky to have a Karaoke sing-along to celebrate our book's release, we thought we'd just give away a few books this month, starting today!

Express yourself in the comments today (between now and Saturday at midnight EST) for your chance to win a copy of Expressive Photography, hot off the presses.

And while we've still got the mic, we'd like to express our thanks to our US publisher Focal Press and our UK publisher Ilex AND we'd like to express our gratitude to all of you for your support and participation over the years. You are truly the best ever!

Edited to add:

CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel at A Southern Fairytale for winning a copy of our book! YAY!

Comments

[AnnGeeDee]

Can't wait to flip through this one and add it to my growing collection of wonderful things.

[Lee-Ann]

weehoo! congratulations - def an inspiring time to be around - so many people to watch zooming around following their dreams!

[Rosie]

Congratulations!!! Well, I'm waiving my hands, yelling "pick me" and jumping up and down ;-) This is totally against my nature, but of course I'd be happy to win this book ;-)

[Molly]

Ooooo! So looking forward to getting my grubby hands on this one! WANT! I started carrying my camera everywhere with me, but now I need to actually pull it out more often. Need some inspiration! Woo!

[karen]

Congrats on the new book. Would love to own it!

[Heather in Ga]

Congratulations on the book release! I make a point every day to visit your site for the encouragement and inspiration it gives me to get to know my camera better. I'd love to add this book to my library so I'd have Shutter Sisters with me at all times.

[Ann Marie @Household6Diva]

How exciting!!! Congrats!!
PS I would LOVE to win one of these! :)

[elk]

you are always a source of inspiration and whimsy.. I am sure the book will be as well. so happy for you!!

[melissa]

thrilled for the shutter sisterhood. many congratulations and deep gratitude for this community and this exquisite offering.

[Erika]

Yeah! Congratulations on the release of the book. Very exciting news. Can't wait to take a stroll through the pages.

[tiffany]

so excited for your book! i hope i win! i need it in my life. :)

[Fanny P]

Congrats on the new book! So excited about it. Would love a free copy!

[isaida]

CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm so excited for you ladies and can't wait to see the book!

[Mona]

Can't wait to get my hands on your book!

[not2tall1]

I have your new book sitting in my Amazon cart, waiting for it to be released here in the UK. I have a fair few photography and dark room manuals, but yours is one I think will really help change my technique. Very excited!

[Noemí]

Estupendo libro! ya está en mi lista de deseos.
Saludos.

[erika]

I cannot wait for the release of this book! I'm forever grateful to Shutter Sisters for encouraging me to pick up my camera & shoot more than just event worthy things.

oxoxo!

[Eileen]

I am so excited about your new book! Such beauty! Such inspiration! EEEEEEEEE!!!

[claudia]

Congrats! I'm going to take a wild guess that the girl in Dorothy shoes and sports socks on the cover is Sarah-Ji's daughter? ;)

[Sarah W.]

Congratulations!

[rikki]

wow, great news! congratulations on the book!

[Christa Allgood]

I'm new to your site and I absolutely love it!! I'm inspired by the pictures you post every day!! Congratulations on your book!! I can't wait to get mine!!

[rachel]

I just did a little tush push boogie on the couch!!!
I can't wait to see the book!

I've been so inspired by y'all over the past year of knowing y'all. Karen introduced me to Shutter Sisters when I met her after BlogHer09 and then when she introduced me to Maile and Tracey at Mom2.0 I came to realize that y'all's beautiful photography is an expression of the beauty of your souls.

I've been so inspired by ya'll collectively and individually and I thank y'all from the bottom of my heart <3

[amy2boys]

How exciting!!! Congratulations!

[~Kristina]

Congratulations! This is so exciting.

[Ali]

I just found your website recently and I love it!! I've been feeling my photography start to change lately and have been devouring books as I develop my style - I can't wait to read this one!

[Xan Barnard]

Congratulations! YIPPEE and WOOHOO!!!

[mel]

I am excited to hear the book is ready! I would love my own copy. Congrats!

[Sarah]

I am so excited for this book! It's definitely going on my Christmas list....although I may not be able to wait 'til Christmas, so I'll probably end up buying it for myself as soon as it comes out!

[Rebecca]

So exciting! Congratulations!

[Monica]

Tracey Clark and Shutter Sisters have given me the jump start I needed to take my photography to the next level. I love all the inspiration I find around here, and would LOVE a copy of the book! Congrats on it's release!!

[brittany]

i am sure this will be a good read!

[Cindy]

Best wishes!

[Mira]

I can't wait to see the book! I could use the inspiration, guidance and support. Shutter sisters is my primary go to for inspiration.
thank you!

[chris]

How exciting! Can't wait to see what's in it!

[Amanda]

Congrats on the new book! I'm always looking for ways to improve my photography... will definitely put it on my wish list!

[Kate.S]

Congratulations to all on the book. Can't wait to read :)

[Kelly]

I was just speaking with a friend about photography; expressing my love for it as well as my frustration.My camera overwhelmes me at times, but I keep experimenting. When asked what kind of pictures I like to take I described various things. But know i know it expressive photography that I love to take. Congrats on the book! Also I love my Lola bag! And so do my friends...I'm spreading the word :)

[Amy]

I'm excited to read your book. My business is definitely in need of a change to make me feel fulfilled.

[blue elephant photography]

eeeeek! i have to have one! that is pretty awesome ♥

[Kathy]

Congratulations to all. I'll be getting the book one way or another ;)

[sarai]

This seems like just the boost of inspiration I could use!

[jenna]

I'm just LOVING that little scabby knee :)

[Lacey Bean]

How fantastic! The cover alone makes me want this book! :)

[Meghan]

I'm seeking to express my true self in my photography. Your book would SO help with that!!

[Shari]

Congratulations on the BOOK! I would be thrilled to my bones if I won!!

[Christian @ Modobject at Home]

What a day to celebrate life and inspiration and... a beautiful new book!

[Michelle]

What a FABULOUS book! Can't wait to read it!

[amy z]

I'm hoping this book will kick-start my shooting again. I've been rather lazy with my photography, and blaming it all on general busyness. Poor excuse, I know. Here's to new expressions! (And heartfelt congratulations on publication...how very exciting!)

[Sarah JP]

Congrats!!! I would LOVE to win a copy! :)