I was invited to speak to the Hallmark Institute of Photography Class of 2009 at their recent graduation as a representative of the Alumni family. I had so much fun and it was an amazing day. I spoke to the class of 2009 at the beginning of their journey and it was such an honor to speak to them at the end of their Hallmark experience. They are a class of amazingly talented photographers and their work speaks for itself. I’m also glad to be an honorary member of their class and to call many of them friend. Just want to share a few words that I shared with them:
Because the client has a need, we have a job to do.
Because the client has a choice, we must be the better choice.
Because the client has sensibilities, we must be considerate.
Because the client has an urgency, we must be quick.
Because the client is unique, we must be flexible.
Because the client has high expectations, we must excel.
Because the client has influence, we have the hope of new clients
Because of the client we exist.
I shared with them that quitters never win and winners never quit so decide for yourself what you are made of when things get tough. You can have a “Plan B” for every endeavor but there is no Plan B for passion, there is no Plan B for heart and there is no Plan B for desire. You either have it or you don’t. You either want this or you don’t. You’ve invested a lot in yourself and the return on that investment is up to you. You are all winners and I know you will do well.
Congratulations again! Well done.
Juanita Hong, 2009 class representative addresses her classmates
show hide 2 comments