archived posts
Sunday, March 13, 2011 by Irene Nam 
The devastating news from the past few weeks have left me so sad and vulnerable. And while trying to make sense of it all is probably useless, I look around and take comfort in the fact that although the universe is reminding us of the reality of the fragility of life, it is also allowing flowers to bloom everywhere.
Today show us signs of spring. Today show us signs of hope.
Monday, February 21, 2011 by Kate Inglis 
I don't want him to smile. Not like that. Not like HA HA CAMERA LOOK AT MY FUNNY FACE or OH ALRIGHT MOMMY BUT YOU OWE ME ANOTHER TOONIE. I want to catch him absorbed in something other than the act of having his picture taken, and so I skulk. My shutter tiptoes, hunting immersion. I want nothing else other than the moment of processing: taste. The love child of pink and red. Maraschino!
Today, show me photographer-as-skulk-artist. Show me what you peeked at.
Friday, February 4, 2011 by Kim Klassen
I am a word junky. I have inspirational word art all over our home.
A few years ago, my oldest son, Brett commented 'it's like you have subliminal messages, everywhere, Mom!' He went on to list a few of the signs around our home... 'live-love-laugh, give us this day our daily bread, laughter lives here, home sweet home, be still and know that I am God'... He kept going. I had no idea Brett had even noticed the signs, let alone remembered what they said. I'm not sure he was overly impressed by any of it. But I will never forget that conversation.
I don't think my love for words will ever fade. They are so powerful. A simple word can truly turn your world around. I discovered that in 2010. After reading about Ali Edward's one little word concept, a light came on. I had to pick a word. Heck, I was all about words! In 2010 I choose the word Soar. And Soar I did. This year I have choosen the word Build. And so far so good. Build I am!
But what about the everyday words all around us? The simple messages, just waiting to inspire us? This sweet little birdie came from my friend Elk. She has a way of turning words into soft whispers of inspiration.
'Giving...it's that simple'
'sigh'....truly brilliant!
I love the concept of capturing 'words' within a photo.
Here's a few little bitties to inspire. 'Happy Birthday xo', 'Wish', Ink, Live What You Love...
This month, as we continue to honor words here at Shutter Sisters, our word for the One Word Project is going to be words. In other words, since our word is words, we'll be capturing and celebrating the images that feature words, whatever those may be!
So, what words are waiting to inspire you? We'd love to see them. And don't forget to share your shots with us in our OWP flickr pool!
Sunday, January 30, 2011 by Tracey Clark 
Snow days, long nights, howling winds, and chill factor can only mean one thing: winter is not loosening it's grip. Not quite yet anyway.
*sigh*
For some that means being cooped up indoors far more often than is comfortable. We can sum it up with two little words: cabin fever.
Today, turn it around by looking at your humble and cozy abode with fresh eyes. Share the corners of your world that remind you how lucky you are to spend your time close to home.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 by Kristin Zecchinelli 
I admit I lean heavily toward color photography. There are those times where the absence of color just makes sense in processing, some photos almost seem to call out for it, but have you ever actually intentionally shot knowing you wanted a black and white image? I admit that is very rare for me and it truly makes my eye see differently than if i was just out shooting. It makes me work harder on compostion. I notice the light differently and compose accordingly. I find myself seeking out extreme areas of both darkness AND light. Stripping away all the happy shiny color leaves you with shadows, light, textures and emotion.
This week Erika Ray is hosting "A Week of No Color" on Flickr. I knew I wanted to join in, but then I personally decided that for this entire week I would shoot solely in black and white or dramatic sepia. No color at all. I knew it would challenge me, but I also knew that this was just the sort of focus I needed right now.
I have a few editing "go tos" when post processing an image over in Flickr's editing program, Picnik. I wanted to share them here today for anyone who doesn't have editing software of their own OR just wants to try something for fun. Of course Picnik has the standard black & white conversion button, but if you venture off that page into "Advanced Tools", go to "Curves" and then open up the drop down menu where it says "Default". There you will find "Dramatic Sepia" and "Faded Daguerreotype" keys. The use of these buttons will easily transform your color image into something completely different in one click. The first, Dramatic Sepia, gives you a deep rich image full of darkness and drama just like its title says. The latter, Faded Daguerreotype, lightens and warms up the image almost whimsically, i especially love this one if you photo has a bit of grain or noise to it. Go on over and play around, Flickr editing is a user friendly and fun way to experiment, especially if you if you are new at processing your images.
Today let's all strip away the colors, what do you see? Share a black and white or sepia image here with us, and remember to click on over to Flickr and join in Erika's group too!
