Proud and Inspired · Thursday, March 13, 2008

Last year, I made the difficult decision to change my career path and start working with some very talented family members on a new endeavor – ShootQ, a studio management application for photographers. Its been a pleasure to work on a product for people who are always searching for ways that they can help change the world through their art form.

Today, I am immensely proud to be a part of ShootQ, as we announce the ShootQ Grant, which will help a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue through a $10,000 award. From the website:

ShootQ’s goal is to provide tools for photographers which free them from the tedious work of running a business. With ShootQ Grant, our mission is to empower photographers to invest time working on projects that raise awareness about important issues. More than a monetary award, the ShootQ Grant will provide photographers the opportunity to work on a meaningful project, unencumbered by daily work, with the creative freedom and financial support necessary to produce photographs that raise public awareness about important social, environmental or economic issues.

In my previous work experience, the measure of success has been sales, stock price, and accomplishments. I am proud to be a part of a business that isn’t solely about helping ourselves succeed, but is also about helping others to succeed. Not only that, we’re all committed to helping spread important messages, and have a positive impact not only on our industry, but on our world.

And for those of you waiting to see what I’ve been working on for the past few months, I promise you that your patience will be rewarded. I am extremely happy with the progress that we’re making, and can’t wait to share more. Stay tuned!