Everyone Needs a Jarvie in Their Life
One of the greatest things that becoming involved in a local photography group has contributed to my life is the friends I have made. When I sat down with Ann Torrence and Bryan Jones a year-and-a-half ago to organize what is now Photowalking Utah, I never dreamed of all of the truly good friends I would make through the group in the coming months.
Today's image is of one of those friends. Photowalking Utah regulars will immediately recognize the face of our pal, Scott Jarvie. He's a kick-butt wedding photographer and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. I first met Jarvie (it seems that's what everyone calls him) last July when he came to the Fourth of July Photowalk. I immediately found out that he's a live-and-breathe-photography-24-hours-a-day photographer. Calling it his passion would be an understatement.
Beyond the photography, Jarvie is simply a fun guy to hang around with. His unassuming manor and witty sense of humor make you want to have him in your group.
I don't really have a major point to today's post other than this - if you're not involved with others who share your passion (photography or otherwise), you might just be missing out on having a Jarvie in your life. Find a group and get involved!
Oh, and one more note. It seems that when I wrote my blog post last week on Twitter & Photography, I picked up a lot of new followers on Twitter. Jarvie took note of this (we had been neck-and-neck with followers) and now feels a bit left behind. So, if you feel inclined, drop on over to http://twitter.com/jarvie and add him to your follow list. He'll really appreciate it!
Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens - 1/100 second, f/4, ISO 6400
Labels: photowalking
8 Comments:
I couldn't agree more...on Jarvie and the Photowalking experience. It is the new found friendships that I value most from the regular get togethers. It's great getting to know other people that enjoy the same passion for photography.
I really enjoyed this post. I need a FEW Jarvies in my life.
Jarvie's enthusiasm energizes everyone around him. And I have to agree that getting to meet and know such great people has been the highlight for me at the photowalks! - Sorry Scott I'm already following so I can't boost your twitter count.
Rich, this is a terrific post. Jarvie is a great guy, firend and wonderful photographer.....but so are you, and Ann, and Bryan, and Jeremy, and Scott O, and the list goes on and on. It has been a blast getting involved and connecting with some many wonderful photographers and friends.
I see Jarvie's still styling in his new clothes. He's a sweetheart, and so are you, Rich.
I can only chime in and agree... All the people I have met through the two groups I hang out with are fabulous. The Provo Area Digital Photography Meetup is great, and the Photowalking Utah group is very talented and a lot of fun as well. (These two groups, although separate in name share many of the same members too!)
A special thanks to not only all the Jarvie's that make newbies feel welcome, but the organizers as well.
(The Other)
Love the post Rich! I can't say much more than Amen and thank you for letting a newbie like me hang out with such wonderful photographers like you and the rest of the amazing talent that makes the PhotoWalkingUtah group
I love it! Don't we all need Jarvie's- the true blue through and through ones :)
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