Get Brooked #1 & Meet my Wife

"Get Brooked" event #1:

successful!

Fantastic!

great networking! 

great friendships!

This past week I hosted a "Get Brooked" get together. It was soooooo great to meet some of those amazing photographers in my area, the ones I talk about,read their blogs,and admire so much....There were about 15 of us, and we came from all over (San Diego -L.A.) to meet each other. Networking is so important in the photography community. When we all come together we are able to help each other grow, learn, and continue to be excited about our careers as photographers. I have come across two different types of people in my career as a wedding photographer. The first type: the photographer that stays to themselves. This is referred to as the "old school" thinking. The second type: the type that I love being around, those who don't see other photographers as competition but a support team. Becker talks alot about this topic on his blog,(if you don't know about the b-school check it out!). Man, I feel so lucky to have met all of you who came! You are all awesome! You are all so positive! You all have influenced my personal life and Business in a positive way! So Thank  You again for Coming. I cant wait to meet more of you in the future!

Definitely check out everyones site that came, they are all rockin photographers: 

Top: David Baxter of Ohana Photography, Arron and Amy of AHS Photography, Gabriel and Carlie of Gabriel.Ryan.Phototgrapher, Desiree & Husband of Desiree Hayes Photography

Bottom: Candice of Mark Brooke Photographer, Karey of Karey Michelle Photography, Crissy Watkins, And Dawn Malone of For His Glory Photography.

*not pictured: Me and the newest member of the Mark Brooke team, Brittany Faye.

THIS PICTURES DOES NOT DO ANY JUSTICE FOR THE ROCKIN DAVID BAXTER. HE HAS INCREDIBLE PICTURES, AND SUCH GREAT STYLE. AND OF CORSE WE LOVE KAREY MICHELLE(SHE WAS OUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!). And no! he did not fall asleep or get sick. lol. We just caught him quickly glancing at our good quality Duffy boat carpet.   

MEET MY: WIFE

I think it is LONG over due that we introduce my wife: Candice.  She freaking rocks!  she does all of the back-end business of Mark Brooke Photography.   So what does that mean...

She is my: marketer, album designer, business developer, office manager, and most importantly my right hand photographer. 

We had a chance to do a little photo shoot to intro her.  Many people don't realize that she is MORE than half of the business and SMOKING HOT!

...Tatiana & Dan :: picture me...engaged

Tatiana likes an Extreme life

Dan likes an Extreme life

Tatiana is spicy

Dan likes spicy women

Tatiana likes Dan

Dan likes Tatiana

Dan and Tatiana are getting married In Mammoth!

Meet Tatiana and Dan,  they are R-A-D RAD!  Both of them are Adrenaline junkies.  From riding dirt bikes, to downhill mountain biking, to being a trauma nurse, they both live extreme lives. Knowing this information, I was super excited to meet them and do an engagement session.

We went to a the Huntington gardens, sooo beautiful. Honestly I hate to play favorites but I think I can confidently say this was my favorite engagement location. Its hard to find nature in So. Cal. now a days. And they are sticking to the "beautiful Nature" theme for their wedding. They are going to have it in the woods in Mammoth! Its going to rock!

Tatiana and Dan, Candice and I wish you the very best! we are so excited and thankful to be apart of your wedding. 

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