Friday, January 16, 2009

WPPI MENU WITH THE BROOKE'S.




Over the past year we have met with many new photographers, we have learned a lot about running a company, we have risked it all to make our passions a reality, we have made some awesome decisions, and a few mistakes.... 

Because of the large number of inquires from photographers to meet up at WPPI, we came up with this "menu" of different options. We are super duper excited to see everyone! 

Starter Bread: About a week before WPPI we are going to be posting our schedule. Mark and I are going to be helping out with a few booths on the trade show floors. So when we post this please make note of where we will be so we can meet all of our blogger friends. Also we will be setting up a coffee morning for our "family club members" on The B-school (everyone is welcome to that)! The more you get to know us you are going to realize that we love meeting new people, so make sure you can coordinate your schedule to meet up with us. 

Veggies: We already have a few of these shoots set up so we wanted to extend the offer. If you are in need of Head shots or just want an awesome "Mark Brooke" 1 hour photo shoot, then email us! We would love to rock it out! Price: $350.00. Email us for all the info and booking times. 

Sweet Potatoes: If you are traveling with a good friend or significant other (husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend etc)... We are also going to be offering a portrait session similar to our engagement sessions. It will be a two hour shoot all over the Vegas strip or in the desert. The Price is $500.00 Email us for all the info and booking times. 

Crab legs (yumm): Mark and I were very blessed to have a  successful beginning in our business. We were able to book over 40 weddings our first year, and we were able to work with some perfect clients. Many people have asked us how we got started in our careers... Well for NEW photographer we are offering an hour coffee meeting were we will map out the exact steps Mark and I took to get to where we are today. We can answer questions and help you feel more comfortable with your 2009 photography goals. Price is $200.00. Email us for all the info and booking times. 

Big huge Steak (only three spots opened): Mark and I are going to set aside a three hour window of time were we will get together with three photographers. We will spend about an hour shooting, an hour editing, and an hour of answering questions. This is an opportunity for you to watch, shoot, and learn how we do what we do and mold it into something you can call your own. Its going to be freakin' awesome!!!! Price is $400.00 Email us for all the info and booking times. 

Lastly we would like to play a fun game.   Try to answer the following 3 questions in our comment box!

Q #1 Mark and my company is called "Mark Brooke Photographers". Does anyone know the reason why we are called that?  (hard questions)

Q#2 What kind of car does Candice drive (a hint is in one of our posts).

Q#3 Did Candice want Mark to get a nose ring? (loaded question)

The first person who gets all of the questions right will win their choice of veggies or crab legs on the menu. 

Update: Winner is Gretchen Knoblock 


15 comments:

Anonymous said...

I would love to catch up with you all at WPPI, I'll try to make the rounds with the booths. As far as your questions . . . .

1. Why Mark Brooke Photographers? Well, the word photographers over photography because your good friend [b]ecker probably suggested that. (he believes the same should be about the photographer) You probably also worried that maybe people would have a hard time spelling Candice? If they tried to search for you? Also, Mark Brooke is 2 one syllable names, easier to say.

2. Kind of car you drive? I swear posts back you said you drove a mini.

3. Nose ring? I think the short answer to that is YES, you supported the idea.

Amelia . Lyon said...

Love you guys! So Stoked to hang with Y'all at WPPI!

Tyler Hans said...

1. Mark Brooke because its marks first name (duh) and Candice's last name! Mark Candice/ Candice mark just doesnt sound as good! And photographers because it gives the feel it is just you two, more friendly than "photography" which can imply a whole staff of who knows who.
2. Mini Cooper!
3. Because candice is an adventerous fun girl she wouldnt have minded the nose ring, but deep down she would rather Mark not get it!

Mamacita Chilena said...

I don't know the answer to any of the questions, nor will I be at WPPI. BUT, I freaking love those pictures of you guys! So cute!!!! You could use them in your blog header, because they are RAD!

Lydia said...

1. You are selling yourselves as photographer and not your photography.

2. Mini Cooper, though I thought she had a Vespa too.

3. Yep

Wish I was going to WPPI!! :-(

Gretchen Edwards said...

1. Marks first name Candice's middle name Mark/Brooke
2. mini
3. no, but loves it now. =)
YEA! =)

Gretchen Edwards said...

change # 3 . Candice thought it would be rad!!!

other answers same! =)

Hanssie said...

I think I'm too late, but:

1. Mark's name and Candice's middle name (Didn't want to use last name to keep some privacy or in case embarassing pics start floating around...)

2. Mini Cooper

3. Yes

Mark Brooke Photographers said...

Dear Hanssie!
You got them all right... But you were a little to late. But I am sure you are going to wppi? well we will see you there!

Gretchen Edwards said...

YEAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!! =)

Anonymous said...

1. Marks first name Candice's middle name Mark/Brooke
2. mini
3. no, but loves it now. =)
YEA! =)


(I'm gonna let you in on a little secret...I copied gretchen's answer)

WHAT DO I WIN!!!???

HAHAHA.
Well, if we go to WPPI, then I will hunt you down and feed you carmel covered bananas and chicken. Just so you know. Oh and the first time we "let it all out" will be sometime on this trip. Use your imagination, but don't count on any nudity...it's not good for the children and animals.

cassandra-m said...

I just had to comment on how much I love these images of you guys. My favorites is the middle one....too funny. You guys rock!

julie h said...

That is some pretty rad lighting!! What was used for these shots?!!

Anonymous said...

man, that light is awesome I was planning on attending wppi, but I just got hit with a break in at my home studio both macs and externals are gone thank god they didnt take the 5d.. gotta start over again any advice?

Diana Rush said...

I am simply in love with your photography and your point of view... I am just so sad that I won't be able to jet out to Vegas next weekend to meet you! I am also inspired by your business success... 40 weddings in your first year! Wow! Thank you for sharing your world via your blog!