It's Q&A time--send in your questions!

Whew!!  Things are finally winding down for the year at Joyce Smith Photography.  Ahhh.  I have a few coffee table books to design and a few orders left to package and send on their way, but it's almost time to relax and enjoy the holidays. 

Because I am not shooting this weekend or next and have a little bit of downtime, I thought I'd respond to a request I receive often to hold a Q&A session on the blog.  So, photographers and clients alike, send in your questions to joyce@joycesmithphotography.com and I will select a few to answer next week on the blog.  Anything at all . . . just ask. :) 

Here's a little snap that I took today of my girl, after what has become her usual non-nap nap.  She definitely still needs to sleep, but she just can't bring herself to do it anymore!  She rests in the crib (still says she doesn't want a "big girl" bed) for awhile and chats with her stuffed animals, and then the motionless chatter turns to sitting up and, ultimately, running back and forth in her crib whilst screaming, "Mommy!  Come up and open the door to my room, Mommy!"  Here's what I found when I opened the door today . . . lol. Now I ask you, is this not a child who needs a nap?

Until next time . . . .

Comments

[Michelle]

Oh, I remember those non-nap naps. I think I took them with my son actually. Who doesn't need a nap after running around with them all morning.(:

[MARE]

Hi Joyce!

I just wanted to pop in to say your girl looks amazing here! Love the shadows.

(owe you an email)

[Kim McMillan]

Love the new blog banner Joyce!

[Kendra]

I absolutely love your work, and would love to ask you about a million questions, but since I can't do that...:)

Here are mine...
* What are the actions you use most often? Especially to achieve bright, vivid colours?
* I love the skin tones of your portraits - how do you achieve these?
* What are your best marketing ideas for a new photography business - emphasizing the fresh, modern approach your business reflects?
thanks...looking forward to your replies!
Kendra

[Melanie A]

Hi, Joyce-
I just recently discovered your photostream on FLICKR, and I just love your photographic eye! Since you are taking questions...:)... I was just wondering what particular camera you use and what your favorite lenses are for taking portraits? I'm just starting out so any info is must appreciated. Thanks! Oh, and have a wonderful Christmas!

[KristineNoel]

Thanks for taking on some Q&A! I also love your work and eye for composition. I find I am always fascinated by the story behind the photographer. What is it that got them started? How did they make the leap from avid hobbyist to being a career? Of course I have the standard questions of favorite tools and techniques as well.... Finally it might be fun to hear about a day in the life of Joyce Smith... i.e. work you do to prepare for a client, the time you take to interact with your subjects before you shoot, the work flow process that you follow, and the final packaging of products for your clients. Tons of questions I know....