And Then It Was Over: Shoot! Takes its Final Bow.
Ok, so this picture is a metaphor of-sorts. You see, those are beautiful balloons. And we had a wonderful New Year’s. But eventually the balloons floated to the floor. And then the cats ate them.
And it’s with this bit of knowledge that I sadly depart as stewardess of Shoot! The Blog. You know what? We had a great flight. I bothered you six hundred and sixty four times with photography missives. Because photography is awesome, and photographers are too.
And because I have loved this journey SO much, I’ve spent all morning setting up a new blog, that I will write in very much the guise of STB. So come on over! Ignore the ugly design– we’re just getting going.
I don’t know what to call it yet, but there are sure to be peanuts. Please drop me a line here with all your newses and pictures. I look forward to it.
All my love to you, my readers.
Your humble stewardess,
Rachel
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Sucks, Rachel. Flat out sucks. But I can’t wait to read your new blog!
I will miss this and be at your new blog daily.
Thanks for the great work on this blog. I’ll adjust my bookmark and start each day with a visit to the new blog. Keep up the excellent work.
This sucks. Yours was one of the very few good photography but not photoblogs out there. I learned a ton from reading you and I’ll be a regular reader of your new blog for sure.
When I heard the news about the closing of PSC I was afraid your blog would go with it. As previously noted: THIS SUCKS. But I’m very glad you’ll be continuing to blog about photography. I’ll update my bookmark right now.
Rachel, I am really going to miss Shoot! The Blog. It has been my morning coffee for a while now! Please keep up the great work and witty-ness that I have really come to enjoy day after day! Best of luck… -micah How about “Shoot! The Execs” ?
I’ve changed my bookmark! See you there
Thanks for the great blog!! Of course, I have already bookmarked the new one. Good luck. W
That’s such a shame – this was a fabulous blog, and it was a daily read for me. But I’ll be sure to pick up your new one!
great job on the blog, rachel. i too was a daily reader & am sorry to read that shoot the blog will be no more. best of luck with the new blog — will see you there for sure!
Sad to see you go! Your work here was great, and I looked forward to each new entry. I will definitely be following your new blog. Best of luck to you in the future.
deep is the pain, deeper is the joy. (Nietzsche) You rock, JC
you’ve done a sterling job Rachel. Great blog. Adjusting my bookmarks now.
i’ve never commented before since i usually read this blog through Google Reader. you’ve brought my attention to many worthy images and artists that i might not have found otherwise in the time that i’ve been viewing. i just want to say “thank you”.
this blog has been wonderful. i read it daily. you’re postings have referenced so much good and interesting photography and photographers. i will no doubt be switching over to the new one.
Rachel, I’ll be updating my reader with your new blog. I was wondering, will the posts from Shoot! be saved anywhere? Archived? It would be a shame to lose a lot of the stuff you collected, I’ve got a few bookmarked and stumbled. Best of luck in the future of course! -Ian
Booo!
I was a huge fan of Shoot! and am deeply upset that it is now gone. Rachel, I am thankful that you will continue to share your talent for writing about photography with intelligence, wit, and charm with us on your new blog. See you there.
Dear Rachel- I look at far, far too many blogs in the course of my week. Many of them are company-based blogs, and that is usually not a great thing. Corporate culture and blogging do not necessarily mix. But the PSC folks are a special culture, and you are a wonderful blogger. I have never seen a company-associated blog better than this one, in any industry. You somehow managed to be both a great face for PSC and to nurture a fresh, insightful personal style at the same time. When you have had sufficient time to populate your new blog enough to show new visitors just how surf-worthy your posts are, I will be honored to include you on my blogroll. Yours truly, David Hobby Strobist.com
see you over at the new bar.
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