introducing the capture collection by Bel Kai Designs

-Manzanita, Oregon

There are some image we capture, a stolen moment in time when the image itself moves far beyond a mere photograph. Whether it be of a person or a place, these shots are etched in our minds and in our hearts in a way that transcends anything we can put into words.

This is exactly how I feel when I am surrounded by the sea, the sand and the sky. And it's how I feel when I see images taken there. It's like pure magic. I can think of no better way to announce a recent creative collaboration with Bel Kai Designs: The Shutter Sisters Capture Collection. 

We will be rolling out our entire collection over the next few months (featuring some beautiful images from some talented ladies) but we're kicking it off today with the Sea Sand Sky necklace. Did I mention I was excited? The three images I chose for this necklace mean so much to me and each holds a little piece of my heart. I am delighted to be able to share them in this way.

What makes it that much better is that in the spirit of Giveaway May we're giving away a Sea Sand Sky necklace here. I'm so so happy about this!

Leave a comment here between now and Sunday at midnight PST to be included in the random drawing and if you're so inclined, share an image that stirs your soul the way these stir mine.

Congratualtions to GoLightly, the winner of the necklace! YAY!

Comments

[Marcie]

Would love to see jewelry made out of colors that are rich and deep like this:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1164
And - like this:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1054
And - I'd consider myself lucky to win one of your gorgeous sea sank sky pieces that you've shown here.

[Katie]

What a beautiful giveaway!!! On Mother's Day...perfect!

[Kathy Jo Camamcho]

Those are totally BEAUTIUFL! Love them!

[Puna]

Beautiful and thank you for the opportunity.

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2010/05/may-7-dragonfly/

Just sharing a little image with you...

[Pam]

Lovely, so lovely and a great reminder for us to take care of our seas. This necklace is more than jewelry right now with the oil spill in our gulf, it speaks of the beauty we need to preserve.

[molly]

how wonderful to carry a piece of that magic with you - the necklace is lovely!

[elflyn]

Such wonderful images......
Thank you for the opportunity to win a beautiful necklace.

[Jennifer]

Beautiful.

[Robin]

what a beautiful necklace, and awesome way to preserve those stolen moments.

[gluedtoafrenchpost]

I had never thought of making jewelry from photos! such a creative idea. And the giveaway is a very generous idea––count me in as a contender!

[joy]

wow! That photograph looked so much like one of mine & had to REALLY look to make sure it wasn't! lol! Great idea about blending photos & jewelry! Always love your posts!

[erika]

Those are beautiful! I love the tones.

[~ kristina ~]

they're beautiful!

[coasterkim]

I think the blues of the sky and sea in your photo are beautiful. I'd love that necklace!

[anita johnson]

These are just beautiful. We don't live by the sea, but I cherish my memories of our visits there.

[beth]

these are spectacular...
and since i've always believed that i'm part mermaid, they speak volumes to me :)

[karen]

I, too, am enraptured with the sea, sand and sky. The most beautiful beach I've ever seen is located on an uninhabited island called Shell Island near Panama City, FL. It is magnificent to see but the feeling I get when I am there is indescribable. Thank you for the cance to win this beautiful work of art.

[hanna]

what an awesome giveaway. Would love to win

[Clara]

The images are lovely, as is the necklace itself. I also love so many of Bel Kai's other pieces, such as the Adorn necklace. And, oh, those rings! Thanks for the introduction.

[divrchk]

I love the beach life. This image is breathtaking!

[vicki sheehan]

simply beautiful...

[tammy b]

wow, you guys collaborate well! can't wait to see the rest of the pieces as well

[Kate.S @ Little House]

Oh, the sea for me too, every time :)
These are amazing. Can't wait to see more!

[Amie aka MammaLoves]

oh my favorite place to be....

[theresa/t does wool]

they are amazing...what a fabulous giveaway...and the images...so beautiful...so peaceful.

[Gabi]

The photo is stunning! Such a peaceful moment to capture.
Beautiful necklaces, thank you for the chance to win.

Happy Mother's day!

[Beverly]

that is so beautiful. would love to win it!

[kristin]

it is beautiful tracey.
i can't wait to work on one.

[Krista]

This is so beautiful!
I just ordered (and recieved in time for Mother's Day) a family tree necklace from Bel Kai Designs. Wonderful company with beautiful pieces!

[Becky Sue]

It's lovely! When we visit the ocean, the sounds and scents are my happy place. One day I hope to make it my permanent home.

I, too, design and photograph my jewelry with inspiration from Mother Earth.

[Heather]

It reminds me of our home-away-from-home. Beautiful jewelry.

[littlepurplecow]

Really beautiful, Tracey.

[Ann]

Although I live in the Midwest, I love the ocean. It does feel magical when I get the opportunity to see the sea/sand/sky meet. Love the beautiful necklace too!

[soupatraveler]

what a gorgeous necklace! here's a picture that i captured in the desert a couple of years ago. whenever i see it, i still ask myself, was it really that beautiful? yes, it was! http://www.flickr.com/photos/46922592@N00/3407150884/in/set-72157623126267741/

[georgia]

beautiful!

i feel exactly the same about the ocean or the sea. it calms me like nothing else.
here is an image of the gulf that stirs me.
http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2009/05/florida-favorite.html

[Faren]

This necklace is beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the rest of the collection!

[chris]

That is so beautiful! Love the colors.

[Jennifer Gandin Le]

I'm always so impressed with the way the Shutter Sisters innovate and collaborate across mediums, bringing their gorgeous photography into the world in such different ways!

[jenna nelson]

ok, that necklace made me gasp! for real. I would be beyond thrilled to own and wear it... great great job.

[Amy P.]

One of my favorite images is of my oldest sitting in the big white kitchen sink when he was taking a bath when he was about 7 months old... I had just gotten some black and white film put into a simple camera.. He started splashing and I started clicking... On one of the shots when he splashed I caught that very moment and it shows the water frozen in air.. I just love that shot...

I hope everyone had a great weekend...

[Jen L.]

Ahhhh beautiful! My favorite place & favorite colors =)

[Michelle Adams]

Beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

[Finn]

How lovely! Good luck with your enterprise.

[Toni M]

During my time in the Navy, the sea was my solice. Until this past week, it had been a long time since I had seen the ocean. http://www.flickr.com/photos/michel92/4588789593/

[Tiffany]

Gorgeous necklace!

[stacey]

I'm not a huge fan of photo jewelry. but I LOVE THESE!!! very abstract in a way. Great give away for mom's day weekend.

[Valerie Mellema]

These are beautiful! I recently just went to the ocean and was mesmerized by the colors.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosyouwant/4567412650/

[Christian @ Modobject at Home]

Beautiful and subtle, I love it!

My first daughter was born a few weeks ago. This photo, taken by my husband, stirs my soul:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2AKAf6b6sNZLh4ks4vHOSvU4tWFq3APK6TrdL1m1cKU?feat=embedwebsite

[Jenny]

Love them! I have a friend that is absolutely fuelled by the water. I would love to give her one of these necklaces. Here's a photo I took of her daughter by the water.

http://jenniferblaauwphotography.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunshiny-day.html

[melissa]

This necklace is fabulous!