Jim Carrey and Doing What You Love
In the realm of inspiring graduation speech quotes, you may or may not be surprised to see Jim Carrey’s name on the list. His recent speech at the Marahrishi University of Management was aimed to inspire this new wave of grads into pursuing something they love because even the traditional, “safe” jobs aren’t guaranteed anymore. Carrey has made a successful career out of something he is passionate about and truly loves.
And we love photography.
Photography is not about just taking a pretty picture. Alright, yes. We do aim for pretty, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about crafting a message, creating an emotion, and capturing a moment. John puts an enormous amount of time into setting up a shot and won’t stop firing the camera until he’s got it. Our mission is to make a statement and an impact. We live to create.
So while photography may be a fun hobby for most people, it’s a lifestyle for us. John will be spending the better part of Father’s Day morning hanging out of an airplane with his son getting aerial photographs for a client because the weather and lighting will be just right. With what we do, the whole family gets involved because when you love it, it stops being work. It becomes a lifestyle.
Photography is a tough profession built around dedication and hard work. It isn’t something you do if you’re not passionate about it. Mary Lou and John took a chance on something they love. It took years of pork and beans dinners, but their dedication and passion turned into something successful. So yes, Jim Carrey is absolutely right – work for something you love.