Nine months later, the sky hasn't fallen. The Cloud has risen.

Many of you have been with us a long time. Many, since the beginning.

You were there when ShootQ started, as it grew, when it was acquired by Pictage nine months ago, and when folks said the sky was falling. Okay, there were moments when we did too!

But as ShootQ grew with you — from the ground up — we established important tenets. Tenets are principles on which a theory is based. Since you've been on this journey with us, you know that we draw inspiration from Apple. Two of our top tenets mirror theirs:

1) We believe in saying no to thousands of projects so that we can focus on a few meaningful ones.

2) We have the self-honesty to admit when we're wrong and the courage to change.

With those tenets in mind, there's no sugar-coating it: we've prioritized other projects and slowed down on ShootQ. You've noticed and you've voiced frustration. Thanks for being so honest. You're right; we can do better.

So, let's talk about what's next. Where we're going together is what matters!

ShootQ's core team is still here, working our tails — and hearts — off for you! We're dedicating more development resources to ShootQ. We're also expanding our team so we can tackle more problem-solving.

Since ShootQ became a Pictage product, we gained resources that help us do lots of stuff better.

Here's an overview of the cool things that are happening:

Building a better ShootQ

• Live phone support: Now we've got a group of ShootQ gurus on call to support you. Call 'em: 888-9-SHOOTQ.
• Awesome integrations with two leading sales solutions, ProSelect and RedCart.
• Free iPhone App
• Free Business Reports for every ShootQ photographer.
• Integration with Pictage: When linked together, your Pictage + ShootQ accounts improve your workflow more than ever before.
• P3 payment processing: ShootQ photographers can accept credit card payment using P3 (Pictage Payment Processing). P3 can replace more expensive services like Authorize.net, and no credit check is required — with your ShootQ and Pictage memberships you're already approved.

The Photo Life

We've put the minds behind Pictage and ShootQ together to create a combined community platform called The Photo Life. It's a one-stop educational resource that helps you develop as a photographer and business owner. The Photo Life brings essential elements of your photographic life together in one place so you can build your business and feed your creative spirit. Check out The Photo Life blog, podcast and monthly Dispatches.

You're also invited to PartnerCon and to local PUG groups, community gatherings where egos are checked at the door and sharing happens naturally!

Nimbus

Last but not least, the team behind ShootQ is bringing you Nimbus. It will change the way photographers use the web. Until now, your portfolios, proofing, business management, blogs and slideshows were fragmented. Imagine a place where everything is connected, from portfolios to proofs, bookings to blogs, sales to slideshows. Nimbus will be the hub of your business online, in the Cloud!

We're still getting the hang of balancing new projects like Nimbus with ones we already have out in the wild. Thanks to your feedback, we understand what you need — and deserve — from us. After all, ShootQ exists for you. Our driving dream is to create tools you need to succeed, so you can pursue your hopes, your aspirations, your dreams.

Comments

[Gwendolyn Tundermann]

You guys are great! Congratulations on your continued success and growth and thank you for working so hard to make our lives easier! : )

[Marc Weisberg]

Brilliant! Change is good but what you're up to is even better. Thank you Rachel and Team ShootQ!!

[Leila Wylie]

I am so, so, SO excited about Nimbus!!! Yay!! Hoping I get picked for the beta. =)

[Micheal]

Nimbus sounds great, I have been looking at some way of bringing all the different aspect of my business together. This sounds like it might do the trick. When will it be released into the wild.

[Louis]

I am so close to signing on for a paid account! Love the features and the continued growth! Just want to get my head around the back end. Keep it up!

[Strategic Management Process]

Really very excited for cloud computing. REally looks great!

[What Is Strategic Management]

I agree that the Cloud is the future. Everybody is really moving toward it.

[matt hempsell]

Cloud computing is the future, but i do worry how secure it is? after all you are trusting someone you have never met in another country with you critical data.