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

[Ali]

Congrats on the shipment - I'm waiting patiently for my prize - thank you very much! ;)

[Jamie Solorio]

I would love to get my hands on a copy of "Express Yourself"! Pick me please, please, please!!!!

[Smithereens]

The cover looks great! I'm in for the draw, if it's still possible.

[Michel]

a very heartfelt congrats on the book ladies! what an amazing accomplishment.

[Donna]

Congratulations! Looking forward to enjoying the yumminess of this book.

[Katie]

How exciting!!! Congrats! I could use all the help I can get, pick me!

[playcrane]

Wowee! Can't wait to see the book.

I'm expressing myself with the launch of my first blog. http://www.playcrane.blogspot.com

[Lauren]

Can't wait to see the book! Congrats on it! I'd sure love to win a copy!

[patricia]

Congrats on the book. How exciting for all of you and for us too. Photography is one way to express my inner-self and I would love some more tips to do a better job of it. You ladies are my inspiration.

[mosey]

The book has been on my birthday wishlist since you first announced it. Wheeee! (off to express myself in some way...)

[lei ann]

i'm a very much amateur newbie photog...i would love to have this book to help me out!

[Vanessa]

I've got my copy pre-ordered and I can't wait to get my hands on it! Of course, if I were to be fortunate enough to win a giveaway copy, I guess I'd have pay it forward with a giveaway of my own ;)
And just for fun, get a load of my boys and i "expressing ourselves" today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4953957290/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4953957200/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4953364477/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_r/4953361583/

[Sandy]

can't wait to get this book and soak it up!!

[Kevyn]

Congratulations! I'm sure the book will be wonderful. And thanks for the continued inspiration here.

[shannon]

This book looks wonderful!! I've been keeping my camera with me at all times lately (much to my kid's dismay), trying to catch what I often would otherwise overlook.

[Lisa G.]

so wonderful! That cover alone is amazing!

[Angela]

I'd love a copy of this book.

[amy]

Can't wait to see the book. Thinking that yesterday was the release date, I headed to the bookstore for a copy. Walking around, I realized that it was only September 2nd, not September 3rd!

[Melissa M.]

Exciting! Pick me!

[Mindy]

How exciting - congratulations! Hmmm....how to express myself today? Well how about a smile? :) After being up all night with the stomach flu that's about the best expression I can muster but my heart is truly bursting, just can't get my weak body up and about for a jig. :)

[Julia]

Nice!!! Congrats and I would love to read it and just look at the pictures too :)

[cloudy.ya]

Pick me please!!! I just got a RebelT1 and am shooting at anything and everything
please help! I need some guidance before I annoy my poor kid and she'll never
want to take another picture ever again :o
-Thank you ?

[Amanda G]

Congrats! I would so love a copy...I could really use a little inspiration right now!

[Heather]

Thanks for the chance to win... I think the book sounds amazing.. I am finding all sorts of ways to express myself these days by experimenting with creative things.. Including photography, I just love it!

[Katherine]

Congrats on the book! I can't wait to have my copy (hopefully one I win!) and to soak up all thats beautiful. This is truly an amazing site and I love all your work. Thank you for expressing yourself and for inspriring me to do the same!

[beth m.]

Congrats! I would love to get my little hands on a copy of this book...

[Christina]

Congrats! This one's on my to-get list :)

[Krysha Abbott]

Awesome-I'm really excited about this book!

[Trude]

So excited for you guys!! Congrats!

[Erin in Kona]

Ooh, a book! There's nothing like photography to keep me amused and entertained. :-)

[Jenn]

Brilliant! Congrats to you on your book! Looking ever so much forward to reading/viewing. Friendly hello from Denmark.

[Patti G]

I would love a copy of this book, especially if I WON it!!!

[Stephanie]

I LOVE the picture on the book cover...

[Diane]

congratulations on the upcoming release of the book. Today I began expressing my personal self on my blog. Usually it's strictly business but I'm working on an ongoing project called "My neck of the woods" since I live in such a remote area. So today I posted my first installment and it's a personal expression of me and where I live, work, and create.

http://www.dianeschuller.com/blog/?p=3054

[Emily]

seeing just a few of the pictures taken by these ladies has inspired me to grab my camera today and head out to catch some north carolina fall. great work!

[Cara]

I love the work done by all the shutter sisters. Can't wait for the book to be out!

[-andria-]

Shutter Sisters, you gals are awesome! Thanks for all your inspiration and talent that you share with everyone, I am constaantly inspired by your words and images. Congrats on the book, can't wait to get a copy!

[Michelle P]

Yay, it's in the home stretch! Congratulations! Would love to get a copy.

[Nicole]

Please please please pick me! I would love one of these books (and could actually really use a copy right now :0).

[Patti A]

I love this site. It gives me such inspiration. Cannot wait to hold in my hands a copy of your book.....

[BleuOiseau Photogrpahy]

Congrats ladies!! Since stumbling upon your website one day, I have found new joy and interest in my camera. I am looking forward to learning new things!

Bises,
Ashleigh

[Linda]

congratulations on the book! I'd love to have one!

[Wanda]

I'd love a copy and will order if I don't win!!!

[Story]

A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know. Diane Arbus (1923-1971)
thanks for sharing your secrets.

[Gail]

I will be ordering this for sure ...if I don't get lucky and win it:) Here is my grandson expressing himself...he is a bundle of action!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/4953155402/

[anna]

I am new to your site and totally inspired! Would love to win a copy of your book and take my photography to another level
congrats!
anna

[Jeannine]

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the book - I bet it will be great. Your site is always such a great inspiration! Thanks!!!!

[AngieS]

I am so excited to get a copy of this book...it has been in my Amazon basket for ages waiting for its release. Thank you for a chance to win...

[Christineellen]

Congrats on the book! It looks like it will be great and very informative!

[JenCozz]

Looks like a great book! Can't wait to get my hands on one!