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11May

A Mother's Gift

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Happy Mother’s Day Sisters!

In honor of the mother’s out there, the generous and ever-so-talented sisters at Blue Poppy Jewelry are offering one lucky shutter sister their thoughtfully created motherhood necklace especially for Mother’s Day. It’s our first ever giveaway here and we are delighted it’s come from Blue Poppy. You know we’re big fans. As a matter of fact…we’ve got a very exciting project in the works with them that will soon be revealed (here’s hoping your interest is now officially piqued) but for today, it’s about our little celebration of motherhood.

Because many of you are busy basking in the glow of handmade cards and clay handprints, today we’re making it easy on you. All you have to do to be included in the random drawing for the Blue Poppy Motherhood necklace is leave a comment here anytime between now and Monday at midnight EST and on Tuesday, we will reveal the lucky winner. If you’d like to share a link to a photo that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy in that mama way, you are most welcome but the only thing you have to do is leave a comment.

Speaking of warm and fuzzy…what about this gorgeous and poignant self-portrait a la Toyfoto? Her work makes me weepy. Weepy or hysterical with laughter. And as synchronicity has it (I swear it was a total coincidence), it’s her birthday today. Happy Birthday to you Siobhan! Is it me or is there something kinda magical about that?

Again, Happy Mother’s Day to you. May you enjoy every minute of your day. And don’t forget to hand over the camera (or at least use your self-timer). You can always use a photo of the day to enter the MamaFocus contest too. Just a thought.

edited to add- Congratulations to Anna of the blog Hank and Willie. She is the lucky winner of the Blue Poppy Motherhood necklace. Hooray for Anna! Thanks to all of you who commented. It was nice to get your Mother’s Day wishes. We hope yours was wonderful.

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    Response: Happy Mothers' Day
    In honor of Mothers’ Day, here is a picture of me and my mom on my oldest daughter’s 1st birthday, which of course was the 1st anniversary of my assumption of the “mom” title and also my mom’s of the “grandma” title!

Reader Comments (156)

as it just turned midnight here in NY, it's now Mother's day -- and I crept into my twin girls' rooms for a quick kiss. so many photos make me warm and fuzzy (practically any of the ones I post on my blog do: http://lynlepre.typepad.com), but this oldie but goodie is speaking ot me tonight. Ainsley, with a smile just for me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11439752@N04/2273356258/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLyn
Absolutely love that photo. Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJenn
That is one gorgeous photo and I will have to try that pose out!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle Adams
I love all the photos. This one brings back memories. My 'little girl' (big grin) got married last Saturday. She isn't the youngest, but the last to get married. This mothers day I will have one more added to my group. : )
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
Happy Mothers Day Shutter Sisters!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHay
a beautiful photo! your very first giveaway!? i went to her site and the jewelery is gorgeous! thanks.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersarah
Happy Mother's day to all the Shutter Sisters!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteranna
I really have got to stop by more often.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBrenda
Happy Mother's Day, y'all!

A favorite picture of mine: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/192579874_2cfdcfda3f_o.jpg

It's not about the BIG things in life, it's all about the little everyday moments all added up together that makes motherhood memorable!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarsha
I LOVE this necklace. I have been searching for a few years for a piece that is beautiful and grown up, but have been unsuccessful. Until now. Maybe just maybe.... :-)

I love coming to this site because I love photography. I love seeing the work and reading everything about them. In searching for perfect photos of my children to share, I decided to post videos my husband has made for me over the past 3 years. All about motherhood. I am so proud of him and grateful that he has the talent to do these little videos for me. This is our family's scrap booking. And video is not as cool as still photography sometimes, but in this case its cooler. :-) (You can also see some of our entries with stills, just click on the logo in the top left corner.)

Elliott: http://feb28.com/2006/ethan/the-elliott-movie/
Neela: http://feb28.com/2006/ethan/the-neela-movie/
Roland: http://feb28.com/2008/ethan/the-roland-movie/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCarol
Love the site. Happy Mother's Day to all fellow moms and moms-to-be!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterReyna
to all the mothers... hope your day is simply wonderful!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelizabeth
I love love that photo, gorgeous pose.

I am not a mother yet, but offer a tribute to my own amazing Mama:

http://heyitssierra.com/blog/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day/

Happy Mother's Day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSierra
Okay, here's my comment! LOL
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Happy Mother's Day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterintensity_too
Imagine being a mom to SIX beautiful babies:

http://marciescudder.blogspot.com/2008/05/sextuplets_10.html

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
happy mother's day! what a journey this road of motherhood is...full of hills, valleys, twists, and turns - but always lined with love.
http://sperlygirl.typepad.com/sperlygirl/2008/05/grazie-mille-am.html
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersperlygirl
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHeather
This is such a nice place to be on mothers day. A great way to "meet" one another.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPam
I'm thrilled with Mother's Day. Celebrating my mother is just a great gift I can give to her. Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteralli
Happy Mother's Day!!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLindy
happy momma's day sisters!!!! relish in your day, indulge in it.

xo kristin

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2456177416/in/set-72157604611061802/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkristin
happy mother's day to all!

here's my all-time favorite picture of me with my girl:

http://springtreeroad.typepad.com/springtreeroad/2008/05/happy-joy.html
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermaya
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLeah
Happy Mother's Day, all.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentersarah
Happy Mother's day to all the mommies!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJen
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentergiggletwig
You post for Mother's day was lovely. Maybe today i will try to use my timer.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNikki
Happy Momma's Day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMelody A.
Happy mother's day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteramanda
Happy Mothers Day Everyone!

That is a gorgeous photo!!
What a beautiful photo.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdivrchk
Happy Mother's Day!! I am inspired by all of the people here. Thanks!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCheryl R
Happy Mother's Day! I'm always the mama behind the camera.... perhaps I will be brave and hand it over today. L)
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterheather
love it! thanks!! :)
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDevan
Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommas out there.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLu
My three boys are definitely my favorite subject. I love the ideas I get from Shutter Sisters for how to photograph them and the little details even better.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSharon
Nice offer, I particularly like the shot
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTony
I so enjoy this site and the beautiful pictures. Thank you! and happy mother's day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermary
happy day, ya'll.
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterginny
happy mothers day?
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSam
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms out there! I look at my two beautiful babies and couldn't feel more thankful to have such amazing munchkins in my life. How did I ever get so lucky????
Here's a photo I uploaded recently that was taken last year. I loved this moment with them...http://www.flickr.com/photos/barilynn/2475332082/
Enjoy your day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBari
Happy Mother's Day!

It was my baby's two-year birthday yesterday. We have a lot to celebrate.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23829646@N02/2477928592/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMama DB
Happy Mother's Day!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBeth
I actually have a "child" at home for this Mother's Day and I am always grateful. Matt moved home for the summer yesterday. Last weekend we were at Cornell with him and I finally handed over the camera to my husband. Happy Mother's Day!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8243804@N08/2482601481/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKaren
Happy Mother's Day, dear sisters!
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmanda
Happy Mother's Day! I'm enjoying my first with my warm fuzzies:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetrubydeer/2419653213/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy Jo
My mom, who took us skiing for her 50th birthday because so many of her memories with her parents as well as with us are there (And because the golf course in town boasts one of the most amazing restaurants ever ;) :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennemmer/441412153/
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjenn
I'm feeling sentimental this morning, here's a few from the day I became a mother...

http://monkeymemories.blogspot.com/2008/05/day-i-became-mother.html
May 11, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterGinny

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