Happy New Year! – oh yes, another giveaway!

January 1, 2010 - 3:27 pm Kiana - Ooo, thanks for the giveaway! I love Joyce's stuff. I resolve to nail down the technical aspect of photography, and to figure out what most of the buttons on my camera do!

January 1, 2010 - 3:55 pm Carol Swaitkewich - One of my resolutions is to get off other peoples websites and work on mine! (as I websurf on Jan 1st!! I'm not doing so well am I?)

January 1, 2010 - 4:27 pm Jennifer - I resolve to take my photography to the next level and quit working for free. That's why this prize would be perfect!

January 1, 2010 - 4:49 pm cindy yen - My new year's resolution is to spend less time on the computer and more time with my kids. :)

January 1, 2010 - 5:04 pm Elma - My resolution is not not be on the computer between 5-7 anymore - dedicate that to the family.

January 1, 2010 - 5:09 pm Amie aka MammaLoves - I have two. To find happiness where I am and to officially start my photography business this year.

January 1, 2010 - 5:34 pm Kanani - My New Years resolution is to cut back on what was a daily Starbucks fix!

January 1, 2010 - 6:30 pm Lindsay - Hmmm... take more pictures of my own kids!! And start a family blog!

January 1, 2010 - 6:31 pm Stacey Richardson - My resolution is to get my blog up and running so I can officially start portfolio building with clients other than family members or friends.

January 1, 2010 - 6:49 pm Nicole Kelley - My resolution is to finally embrace social media and make the most out of its marketing opportunities. I just haven't been able to understand why anyone would care what my status update says? Oh well, I'm going to give it my best shot!!!

January 1, 2010 - 7:20 pm rachael - my new year's resolution is to give more...specifically give something to someone every single day. and i am starting a blog to document the journey.

January 1, 2010 - 7:50 pm Rachel Veuleman - One resolution is to finally have a family portrait done (and by done I mean done for me, not by me ;) )!

January 1, 2010 - 8:15 pm Tammy - my resolution this year is to take more time away from work and spend with my very fast growing children and take more pictures of them if that is possible.....

January 1, 2010 - 8:18 pm Shannon White (S & G Photography) - Joyce Smith does have some good stuff. My resolution is to get enough work this year to get all the goodies my photography business {me} wants and make money.

January 1, 2010 - 8:21 pm tamsen - new years resolution: figure out how to make more money while spending less time on the computer away from my family and my home...i want to work so i can enjoy my life...not watch it go by.

January 1, 2010 - 8:24 pm Kelly - To be more productive. I want to have the best newborn business in the state :-)

January 1, 2010 - 8:30 pm Jen Prescott - Lots of resolutions but two are: Nail down my digital workflow to be more efficient & to get off the computer and go to be early 2 nights per week!

January 1, 2010 - 8:46 pm Denise Snyder - My resolution is the get the business side of my biz under control... I'm a poor bookkeeper so I'm working on it!

January 1, 2010 - 8:46 pm Brandi George - Since I have a horrible history of making resolutions and breaking them rather quickly this year my resolution is to not make resolutions!!

January 1, 2010 - 9:19 pm ali - To take more pics of my own family and PRINT THEM!!!

January 1, 2010 - 9:34 pm Nicole - To get my US Citizenship. It's just a matter of filling out some paperwork but such a pain to do.

January 1, 2010 - 9:40 pm Katie Neal Photo - FORGIVE! I have some bitterness and hurt that has affected me personally AND professionally. I want to forgive, heal, and grow this year.

January 1, 2010 - 10:03 pm april - My resolution is to find a better balance b/w my business & my life... I don't want to neglect my husband & pups!!

January 1, 2010 - 10:29 pm laurie - my resolution is to not be satisfied where I am at.... but to keep striving to be better..... in all aspects of life.... as a wife/mom/photographer.

January 1, 2010 - 10:40 pm jen - My resolution is to find peace and joy in the moment. and spend less time on the computer. :)

January 2, 2010 - 12:02 am Julie - My resolution is to shoot something everyday - at least one thing each day. I also plan on working to get my blog up and running!

January 2, 2010 - 12:16 am Melissa - hmm I have a few resolutions... one is to spend more time with my daughters and husband and less on my computer!

January 2, 2010 - 1:33 am Krissy - To build my photography business into a stronger business, but still second to motherhood/family.

January 2, 2010 - 7:17 am Renee - Thanks for the giveaway! I've never purchased any of Joyce's stuff, but sounds like a great give-a-way that can really help! Good luck to everyone....I want more balance in my life between work and family :)

January 2, 2010 - 7:24 am Shona - So many things to work on this year, but the biggest is to gain confidence & not be afraid of success. @ss backwards, huh? *clink* Happy New Year!

January 2, 2010 - 7:43 am Jessica Hanaumi - Clean out my garage!

January 2, 2010 - 7:58 am Jennifer Kapala - My New Year's resolution is to save up enough money for my family to swim with the sea turtles in the crystal blue waters of Kauai.

January 2, 2010 - 7:58 am Melissa Zimmermann - one of my resolutions is to have patience and keep remembering that good things come to those who wait!

January 2, 2010 - 8:18 am Jane - TOLERANCE! Each time I come home from a shoot I think about how much fun I had with the kids, playing games, chatting, tickling and truly enjoying them. I have such high expectations on my own kids, I don't always appreciate them for who they are and have fun with them. I need, need, need to accept my kids and then I feel the fun will come!

January 2, 2010 - 8:27 am Virginia Booth - To live by faith and stop worrying so much!!

January 2, 2010 - 8:32 am Jana - Just one little resolution.... Balance!

January 2, 2010 - 9:02 am Kendra - My resolution is to become a better businesswoman, get organized and learn to market myself and stop thinking I am not good enough to raise my prices.

January 2, 2010 - 9:03 am Tracy - I have so many both personally and professionally. Work out 5 days a week, eat healthy, be more efficient. Stop reading every other blog and work on my own, participate in Project 365....umm there are more, but I'll stop now.

January 2, 2010 - 9:10 am Heidi Brand - This year I vow to get more organized and also to pull out the camera and use it more, just to capture those everyday moments.

January 2, 2010 - 9:40 am MIchelle - My New Year Resolution is to be more adventurous! I am in Mexico waiting to go ocean Kayaking this very moment... Yes I am in Mexico and still reading my favorite blogs......

January 2, 2010 - 11:26 am Natanis - I would like to develop my skills and knowledge and be known for excellence in all areas of my life: spiritual, family and business!

January 2, 2010 - 11:29 am Jessica Feely - My new years resolution is to be a better cook for my husband who was recently diagnosed with celiacs disease. GLUTEN FREE EVERYTHING! :)

January 2, 2010 - 11:40 am Kelly Ann - I am trying to start and end my days at a normal time. People think it's strange when you send emails a 3 or 4 am... before going to bed. hehe

January 2, 2010 - 11:43 am Michele - My new year's resolution is not to shop this month except for necessities - hopefully that will equalize all the shopping I did last month!

January 2, 2010 - 12:24 pm theresa minnette, temecula wedding photographer - My resolution is to not invest my time in anything that doesn't give back something positive in return.

January 2, 2010 - 1:26 pm Britt Lakin - One of my resolutions is to spend more time with my kids and less time on the computer!

January 2, 2010 - 2:38 pm Miranda Glaeser - To negate any negative comments I want to make, and instead make a positive one.

January 2, 2010 - 4:15 pm Andrea Bernard - One of my resolutions is to always be fully present with my family when we are together... It's difficult working from home with 2 & 3 yr old boys and cherishing them like I dearly want and need to. So, my "days off" are going to REALLY be just that - no business or work, just family time!

January 2, 2010 - 4:46 pm Krysta - My New Years Resolution is to take more photos of subjects other than my kiddo... I need to learn to branch out a little bit.

January 2, 2010 - 9:18 pm Alisha - I want to spend more quality time with my husband and three young children who are growing up way to fast!!!!! :)

January 2, 2010 - 11:29 pm Julia - Try something new in photography every month. Regularly set aside time to learn and practice whatever it is. January will be my 4th month doing this!

January 3, 2010 - 12:27 am Chantelle Turgeon - My new years resolution is to get my website up and running and to spend more quality time with my kids! It's going to be a good 2010!!!!

January 3, 2010 - 3:08 pm debbiemcg@gmail.com - my New Year's Resolution is to get organized! i have piled on too many things and need to figure out how to manage it... but working on my workflow.

January 3, 2010 - 5:05 pm Nicole - My new years resolution is to be more efficient with my time...and spend more of it away from the computer!

January 3, 2010 - 5:33 pm Sarah L. - 8lb in 8 weeks?

January 3, 2010 - 7:10 pm Amy Hoogstad - I would be THRILLED to win this! Thanks for the chance:) My resolution is to get a business off the ground, and while I know I'll make lots of mistakes, I'm trying to do as much work as I can on the front end to mitigate them. Here's hoping!

January 3, 2010 - 7:24 pm Helena - 2010 will come with many new challenges as I build a portfolio, website, marketing and to increase the efficiency of processing. Along with this challenge will also be getting infront of the camera more often. twophotogs.com has been an inspiration to me.

January 3, 2010 - 8:09 pm Gina - My resolution...To get my photography business started, to learn as much as I can, and to take better care of myself (get more sleep, which can be hard with a preschooler and baby)!

January 3, 2010 - 8:13 pm Loni Bourne - Umm, I think my new years resolution is to not eat so many sweets... but WOW! I sure do love anything with sugar!!!

January 3, 2010 - 8:32 pm Temecula Wedding Photographer - To not invest time on things that do not give me something positive back in return.

January 3, 2010 - 9:06 pm carlee - oh my...I hate making these things, but I guess I'd have to say exercise. So typical, but I really do need to get my butt moving!!

January 3, 2010 - 11:06 pm Erin - Two resolutions...get my business up and off the ground, and take time to really help others.

January 4, 2010 - 8:34 am Sarah Goblot - Exercise! I have a weak hip and if i don't exercise I suffer really bad pain. I still don't exercise enough. This year...must change that.

January 4, 2010 - 9:28 am Kristen - oh WOW. i have too many New Years resolutions... either this means i am highly motivated or means i have lots i need to improve on. ...it's the later i think. lol. i'm ok with that. ;) ...so here is the most important - to find a balance between my at home work life and my family life. (i spend too many hours in front of my MAC instead or having tea parties and movie nights!)

January 4, 2010 - 10:08 am rebekah - i have many goals for the year but my main new years resolution is to keep life simple. it's too easy to get caught up in the rush, the go-go-go, balancing everything. i've recently re-discovered the joy in a slower, simpler life and while i'll still have just as many things to juggle, i want to do it in a happy, fulfilling, quieter way rather than a "must do this", deadline-infested way. :)

January 4, 2010 - 10:50 am Erin - Ohh. My goal is to better manage my time so I can spend less time on the computer and more time with those I love.

January 4, 2010 - 10:51 am Laura Brophy - I've written a short treatise that is my New Year's commitments to myself, something of a handbook for living the way I want to live in the new year. One of the very first "resolutions" is to SAY THANK YOU MORE AND BETTER. The year ended for me with a few situations of clients and friends taking for granted some efforts on my part that were big and costly. I've decided that rather than let that get me down or stop me from being generous, I am going to commit myself to letting people know when I appreciate their efforts, generosity, and gifts. Direct, clear, quick, and heartfelt THANKS communication.

January 4, 2010 - 10:56 am Natasha Whiteley - I prefer goals rather than resolutions, the word resolution gives me shivers.. One of my goals for this year.. is to be more ME! stop trying to please everyone, not worry about what everyone else will think, yes I'm a little nutty and a lot crazy... but that's me.. and I like ME!

January 4, 2010 - 11:05 am PamN - I've resolved to lose 10 lbs, do my personal photo project 365, exercise more, AND take my business to the next level!

January 4, 2010 - 11:13 am kim - become more balanced with family time and business hours.

January 4, 2010 - 11:16 am Allison - Learn more... about me, about my family, about all the happiness life has to offer and about photography!

January 4, 2010 - 11:32 am Rachel Boekel - Time Management. It's going to be awesome to have that figured out. Happy New Year! R.

January 4, 2010 - 12:57 pm Danielle - My Resolution is to get out of the habit of always doing what's 'safe' and take things to new levels by taking risks. If I can do this, I know that everything in my photography career will improve. :-)

January 4, 2010 - 8:25 pm marissavargasonphotography@gmail.com - My new years resolution for this year is to learn how to be balanced with family, work, and me time =) a feat that will be hard! lol

January 5, 2010 - 7:31 am Lizette - my resolution is to finally but my bedroom together. I have been buying things here and there and I think I can finally repaint and decorate!

January 5, 2010 - 12:00 pm Jen - I am currently reading the book, "Half The Sky" and my new years resolution is to in the next year do my part to help the cause of the women I am reading about.

January 5, 2010 - 12:48 pm Jen - In case you're wondering, "Half The Sky" is about women & children who are trafficked into being sex slaves, & held against their will.

January 5, 2010 - 2:21 pm stephanie - learning to control how i use my time. i guess you could call that time management, but somehow that make it seem hard. so i will become a master of time.

January 5, 2010 - 9:26 pm Gina - To be a better person to strangers, sometimes we get lost in our day to day and forget how much a smile can mean, we stand in line at starbucks waiting for our coffee not making eye contact or acknowledging anyone around us, give a breif thanks once we have our drink and walk out/drive thru...a smile with bright eyes a genuine smile can mean so much to someone, anyone and number two to let my daughter be little..sometimes I find myself pushing her to be more grown up, dress a certain way..this year she will wear her princess dress to the bank, grocery store, school where ever she wants as much as she wants.

January 6, 2010 - 9:54 am Jenn Galloway - Cooking real food for my family, not wasting money eating out so much!

January 6, 2010 - 10:20 am Stacey - My New Year's resolution is to watch less tv. I just had a baby and while I was pregnant I watched too much tv. I deleted all my dvr recorders and there were a lot! Now I have more time to learn:)

January 6, 2010 - 6:10 pm Sara - My New Year's resolution is to value myself and stop letting myself be talked into giving as much away as I have. I also am resolved to focus on specializing in newborns.

January 7, 2010 - 7:32 am Tammy Hunt - My New Year's resolution was to take my love for photography to a new level and really launch a business to help offset our family income(my husband's company just closed)So having said that, the book would be perfect timing for me:)Thanks for the new blog site, love it and will frequent it!

January 7, 2010 - 7:40 am Becky - Spend less time on my comptuer and turn my house into a home!! Hang some pictures on the wall, get some shelves up!

January 8, 2010 - 10:12 am Adalia - I would love to get my blog up & running!

January 18, 2010 - 12:40 pm cait - mine is to work my bum off this year and to have a super successful first year as a full time photographer!! :)