Tracey Clark – Shutter Sisters.

by Angie on July 15, 2009

Today I’m excited to feature Tracey Clark, canon-loving photographer and founder of Shutter Sisters. She has a heart of gold and her photography is just delicious.  I’m excited to have her share a smidge about herself and what Shutter Sisters is all about!

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Photography for me started as a creative outlet, kicked-off a career and now has become an integral part of my everyday life. Literally. My camera has, through the years, become a true extension of who I am, of how I choose to view the world, of how I am driven to share my vision with the people around me. I’m a mother of 2 and I find that above all else, the daily moments of life as a mother (good and bad) are what really inspire my work.

I began musing about creating something like Shutter Sisters years ago after I dove into the web as a place to find and build community. I knew there were a lot of women like myself who not only loved photography but wanted to find other like-minded creative women to share it with. I wasn’t exactly sure how it would come together but I knew if would be something special. Today (18 months into it) it has become a place I am proud to be a part of. I am constantly inspired by the posts that the contributors share and by the high caliber of talented women that participate there. It’s really a dream come true to watch the community grow like it has. As far as the future? The sky is the limit and I only see Shutter Sisters growing and expanding. But, the most important part for me is to keep it authentic and inclusive for all women who are passionate about photography, no matter what kind of camera they have!

Head over to Shutter Sisters, get cozy, and jump on in! It is such a wonderful and inspiration place on the web. You can also find Tracey at her fabulous blog Mother May I.

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Tracey was kind enough to offer one lucky reader the exclusive Shutter Sisters Flash Bulb Necklace!

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From Shutter Sisters:  Affectionately created from collaboration between Blue Poppy Jewelry and Shutter Sisters, this exclusive flash bulb necklace is a symbol the sisterhood that is shared by women with a passion for photography. The design was inspired by the flash of a vintage camera. A hint of bilberry botanical helped to bring the tiny bulb its color. Beyond that, the circular shape of the pendant, which hangs on a delicate 18 inch bead chain also honors the feminine and mindfully represents our infinite connection to one another.

I don’t have one, but you can be certain it’s on my wish list!

Enter away, leaving a comment – shout out and link up, then come back to leave additional comments letting me know you did so. Good luck to you!

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1 jackie July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

Beautiful necklace. Luv it!

2 Shirley July 15, 2009 at 9:36 am

I love Tracey and Shutter Sisters – it is a great place to find inspiration. Angie, I love this series – great interviews and insight!

3 Shirley July 15, 2009 at 9:45 am

I added the Creative Mama button to my Blog

4 Tammy July 15, 2009 at 10:23 am

Wow! You can totally get lost in the Shutter Sisters Blog. It’s awesome, just what I need. Thanks again for all your hard work. I will definitely be sad to see this series go.

5 Tammy July 15, 2009 at 10:24 am

I posted a link to SS & TCM on our blog.

http://www.parismillerphoto.blogspot.com

6 Cindi July 15, 2009 at 11:21 am

I HEART Shutter Sisters! And the necklace too!

7 Kristin V July 15, 2009 at 11:26 am

I would love to win this giveaway too! What a beautiful and significant piece of jewelry :).

I just Twittered about it! http://www.twitter.com/kristannevphoto

8 traceyclark July 15, 2009 at 11:34 am

thanks for featuring us! it’s an honor for sure!

9 jaime July 15, 2009 at 11:44 am

yay!! I added a button to my blog:) Love SS and Tracy Clark!

10 jaime July 15, 2009 at 11:44 am

here is the link I forgot to add it!
http://delacruzfoto.blogspot.com/

11 Berta July 15, 2009 at 11:48 am

I would LOVE to win this amazing necklace – love the colors and design!

12 summer July 15, 2009 at 11:51 am

I have found so much joy and inspiration from Tracy and all my shutter sisters! it is such a wonderful place to feel safe with exploring my passion for photography. That necklace has been on my wishlist for quit some time!

13 Michele Souza-Zimmerman July 15, 2009 at 11:52 am

It’s wonderful to learn more about Tracey. I love Shutter Sisters and the feeling of the group. Blue Poppy has amazing jewelry. My fingers are crossed!

shared on facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/zimza?ref=nf

14 tara July 15, 2009 at 12:01 pm

i’m newly in love with photography, and shutter sisters is so inspirational… and the necklace is gorgeous!

15 toviah July 15, 2009 at 12:07 pm

i visited shutter sisters daily! love it!

16 Kim July 15, 2009 at 12:08 pm

Tracey has been my favorite photographer for years! Love her! (and the necklace!)

17 amy July 15, 2009 at 12:10 pm

Tracy wow what a sweetheart. and I adore the shutter sisters site…it’s been so inspiring to me !

18 EBPitcher July 15, 2009 at 12:25 pm

What a cute necklace! I might have to get me one (if I don’t win it!).

-EBP-

19 Jenny Rebecca July 15, 2009 at 12:27 pm

I love Shutter Sisters and I still long for one of those necklaces! :o)

20 Julie July 15, 2009 at 12:28 pm

Following you on FB!!

21 Marina July 15, 2009 at 12:44 pm

I’m one of the lucky ones that have been reading Shutter Sisters for some time now and have also been included in the daily click a couple of times.

Your link is prominent on my site:
http://www.earthandskye.com

Wonderful interview Tracey!

22 Juliette Williams July 15, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Lovely necklace, and in my favorite colors! Beautiful work. Glad to ‘discover’ you :)

23 Mariella July 15, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Shutter Sisters has been life altering for me in such a good way!!! I am so grateful. xoxo, ~ M.

24 rachael s July 15, 2009 at 1:23 pm

i love shutter sisters :0 ) this necklace is beautiful!

25 Kylie July 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm

I LOVE shutter sisters! And the lovely necklace!

26 Kelly Decoteau July 15, 2009 at 1:27 pm

I love this necklace. I love Shutter Sisters. :D

27 ToniM July 15, 2009 at 1:45 pm

Shutter Sisters is a great resource for support and inspiration. I visit it daily.

p.s. Added the creative mama button to my blog. http://www.trmphotos.blogspot.com

28 Sandra July 15, 2009 at 1:56 pm

Love Shutter Sisters…..my favorite place for photo inspiration!
Love this necklace….it’s on my wish list, too!

29 Mindy July 15, 2009 at 2:27 pm

I just spent the last 45 mins perusing the awesome Shutter Sisters website when I should have been napping with my babies, but I will say it was well worth it and I’m sure I’ll be back again frequently! Thanks for sharing about this neat site and cute necklace too!

30 kelly July 15, 2009 at 2:50 pm

just spread the word about shutter sisters and creative mama on my facebook business page! you are both fantastic inspirations to all us workin’ mommas! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayward-WI/Dreamcatcher-Road-Photography/63241563350

31 Carrie Hartman July 15, 2009 at 3:02 pm

Really charming necklace. Love it!

32 Carrie Hartman July 15, 2009 at 3:02 pm

I am a FB fan too!

33 Sarah Lane July 15, 2009 at 3:21 pm

PICK ME!! C’mon Random.org!

34 katie July 15, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Love the necklace! Very, very cute and chic!

35 katie July 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm

I’m a FB fan!

36 gonzomama July 15, 2009 at 3:53 pm

i’ve had my eye on one of those necklaces for awhile, i’d love to win one!

37 Jill July 15, 2009 at 3:59 pm

It’s just beautiful.

38 Theadora July 15, 2009 at 5:23 pm

Great necklace- so unique and fun! I love Tracy’s blog and I have it bookmarked too! Whew! My favorites bar is getting full! :)

39 heather July 15, 2009 at 5:39 pm

beautiful necklace!

40 Sandra July 15, 2009 at 6:35 pm

My photographer sister would love this!

41 Krista July 15, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Gorgeous. Love it.

42 Janice Stovall July 15, 2009 at 6:57 pm

Since finding Shutter Sisters, I have become HOOKED! I’m a novice photographer and have learned so much through the inspiration of these wonderfully talented women! Thank you! What fun it would be to have the necklace! Thanks for the chance to win it!

43 Robyn July 15, 2009 at 7:13 pm

I have admired this necklace from afar for awhile now! Beautiful!
Robyn

44 Erin July 15, 2009 at 7:27 pm

really neat necklace!

45 Pati :) July 15, 2009 at 7:50 pm

Beautiful necklace!

46 Pati :) July 15, 2009 at 7:50 pm

FB Fan here!!! :)

47 Pati :) July 15, 2009 at 7:51 pm

I subscribe as well.

48 Kristin July 15, 2009 at 8:44 pm

I FB’d it. Better late than never :)

49 Kelly July 15, 2009 at 9:04 pm

What a great necklace! I love the inspiration behind it, too.

50 Kelly July 15, 2009 at 9:04 pm

I’m a FB fan, too!

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