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Sunday
15Nov2009

a thank you note

As I ponder on Gratitude, our One Word for November, I can't help but think about all the wonderful photographers I'm surrounded by here in the Shutter Sisters community.  When I became a contributor almost two years ago, I didn't realize how much I would grow as a person and as a photographer as a result.  Every time I look through our collective body of work, I'm amazed and humbled.

What a gift it is to be party of a community that supports and encouragees you, challenges you to grow, shares in your joys and sorrows. 

So today, I want to thank all of you, my fellow photographers and photography lovers who have taught me so much about not just how to take a good picture but also about friendship and generosity and sisterhood.

*****

In the spirit of generosity, Memolio is giving away 5 more books today! But first, the winners of last weeks Memolio giveaway are

xantheberkeley, Amanda, Nancy Orozco, Jo and Toni. Congrats sisters!

Leave a comment today to be in the next random drawing for 1 of 5 free Memolio books!

Reader Comments (93)

thank you for sharing, euncorageus us!!!!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkosenrufu mama
It is truly an amazing community!!!
Thank-you!!!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
This is a fantastic giveaway and a great way to say thank you to someone else!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAimee Confer
sarah, so well put! i owe a huge debt to shutter sisters and all the inspiration and friendships i have made here and in the flickr pool. just amazing women. so i too echo your thanks.

i am participating in 30 days of gratitude this month here and on flickr. some days (especially for a momma) can seem very loud, so yesterday i was grateful for some quiet space.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/4103793865/
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkristin
thank you for creating a place where where we can be included regardless of training, skill, etc. it's truly inspiring and makes we work harder, but is a positive way. happy sunday!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercindy
This place gives me so much inspiration!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMissy K
What a great give-a-way! Thank you so much!! I love this site!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCindy Knull
I love this place...thank you for all the wonderful posts!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercdscott
I've not heard of Memolio before (obviously haven't been around here much lately)! Off to check them out now...
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTracy Sutherland
I love these books and this site is one of my favorite things!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkaren
and I thank shutter sisters for being a huge part of my life....
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterbeth
I agree there are so many fabulous photographers in this community. Thank you for connecting us all!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSarah Brooks.
I come to this site daily, sometimes quickly other times I linger and read through the comments and look at others photos. Always, I leave with a warm sense of appreciation for this community and of photography...
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermarcy
I am new on your site. I have been looking at it for a while. I love the concept of it and all of the photos and participation. I am inspired not only by the photos, but by the words.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelodie Pullen
pick me!! pick me!!!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterangel
Would love one.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMelodyA.
Cool photo books! Thanks Shutter Sisters
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJan
I am so grateful for Shutters Sisters. I look forward to the insight, education, and inspiration I receive every day from the Sisters!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterdarrah
What a great give away! :)
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterQuadelle
I'm feeling gratitude that Shutter Sisters is here. I am still in awe of all the photographers here.
Thank you for the opportunity to grow.
And the gift give a way!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCatherine Just Seiner
Your gracious group provides me with truly peaceful inspiration.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercirculating
"community" is definitely synonymous with "gratitude," so I tip my hat to you sisters who connected all our dots, pixels, and grains.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterhoney
thanks shutter sisters... your site is a daily inspiration :)
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBarbara
thank you, shutter sisters!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersnicketyone
I'm new to this site and have not yet come back to photography like I want... hopefully I will soon!

Always enjoy your posts here and on your own blog.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterthursday
Thanks Shutter Sisters for you encouragement and inspiration.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterGayleV
i love this place :)
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentermyinnerjuno
Another wonderful give-away. Thank you for everything you do Shutter Sisters!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKylie
Thank YOU for all you've done here! I love our great community...
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChris
I am so grateful for the inspiration and sense of community that you sisters have built here: thank you!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNTE
I am inspired everyday!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterabby
I'm grateful for this site! Without it, I might still be searching.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentererika
sarah, glad to see you come out of hiding - i enjoy your photoblog so much! gratitude is a very fitting word for november, and this memolio portfolio is a fabulous giveaway.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterwhitney
Shutter Sisters has been such a great motivator and inspiration to me over this past year! And for that, I am grateful!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersarai
i love this place! i can't even begin to describe how important this inspiration has been to me! thank you all.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterVanessa
Shutter Sisters is helping me believe that may-be some day I can call myself a photographer. For that ray of hope, I am so very grateful!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJeannette
I get a lot of my inspiration here!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMama DB
imust say i am thankful for shutter sisters too - for inspiration & new ways of looking @ things... i'm also thankful for my flickr friends & am going to share my 'things i love thursday' collage in tribute:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/4097798305/
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterdjbeat
I just love Shutter Sisters, and have to say, I have such gratitude for each of you for sharing your love, your talents and unselfish souls. You make each day a chance to reflect on what is truly the meaning of life. Thank you!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjanel
I may not always have time to post, but this is the first page I check in the morning! Grateful for all my shutter sisters and the inspiration and confidence they share everyday :)
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterclaudia
I am, and continue to be, inspired by all of you. I am not a photographer, I can't even pretend to be one . . . but your photos, and the stories of those who comment here, inspire me to be one. Thank you, Shutter Sisters, for the inspiration! And Thank You, to all contributors who share their stories and lives here. You are all . . . AMAZING!
http://fromchaoscomeshappiness.blogspot.com/
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLeanne
Thank you for sharing your wonderful and inspiring images and words...
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJade Sheldon
I'm thankful I stumbled upon Shutter Sisters. It's lovely to see such a group of women doing such things with their lives, their cameras, their hearts.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKelly
It's so good to see this community growing and inspiring each other on a daily basis. Grateful for the women who started it all and for all the women who share themselves through their fabulous photos. There are so many stories to read here that inspire.
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBetzography
I am grateful for Shutter Sisters! Thank you!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSandy
yes, so grateful for Shutter Sisters. You've brought me back home. Inspiration, encouragement, and a reminder to make pictures!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMira
I am full of gratitude for the inspiration I find here!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDonna
I am pretty new to your site, but have found myself coming here daily for inspiration. Thank You!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCatherine Reum
I Love SS!!!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMaegan
Whoever thought of the name "Shutter Sisters" got it just right!
November 15, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChocolate on my Cranium

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