Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 12:36 PM
Mark & Candice Brooke are our "life-twinkie's." What is a life twinkie you may be asking yourself?  Well it is a person who has so much in common with you it freaks you out a little bit.... that's Mark & Candice...they also double as yummy golden sponge cakes with creamy filling.
They are just that delightful. 

Mark & Candice are our same ages, they got married around the same time we did, we all started our photo biz's at the same time, they are a husband and wife photo team who knows how to rock it, just like us ;), they shop at the same places we shop... i.e. great places! Mark is a musician, Chris is a Musician. Candice is a totally ambitious, go getter... Sarah (moi) is a 'totally ambitious go getter.' They share our outlook on so many things from stupid shows that we like to our philosophies on life. We are cynical about the same things and both like good sushi. They care about people and they are going to do a great many things in this world... and hey! So are we! ;) 
The *only* difference between us is M & C are going to have a lil' Brooke to add to the family come this September... The Rhoads definitely will not, some day, but not ANY time soon.

These two came out to play in Seattle for a week. They ended up staying downtown at one of our favorite hotels, The Ace Hotel,Seattle so we decided to do a mini-session for them at the hotel. I have been dying to do a shoot there and who better than our special life-twinkie friends. 

And a big thank you to the musical graces of Pheonix for entertaining me while I edited this fantastic lil' session.

Thoughts
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lroah says: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 06:21 PM

This session is absolutely amazing and so them. Love it.

AmyPunky Photography says: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 05:17 PM

LOVE this photo session!! Mark and Candice are 2 of my faves photographers (so are Chris and you)!!
Phoenix = one of my favorite French band (yes French like me!)!

cameron clark | c+k studios says: Sunday, June 7, 2009, 09:06 PM

ridiculously creative as usual. clients and photographer. nice.

Natasha says: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 09:48 PM

Those are SUPER cool! Any chance you guys are coming to SF in the near feature? Would love to get shot by you!!! :)

Pascal says: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 02:44 AM

Lots of energy and happiness, those are just great!

Ewan Phelan says: Monday, June 1, 2009, 06:02 AM

So much I love about these.

Millie says: Friday, May 29, 2009, 08:43 PM

Totally one of my favorite to day!
SInce it was mostly inside, did you use off Camera lighting??

Kate says: Friday, May 29, 2009, 02:46 PM

These pics are fantastic! Candice looks more beautiful than ever!

Justine says: Friday, May 29, 2009, 02:38 PM

I really love these Sarah, they're so simple and gorgeous.

mark Brooke says: Friday, May 29, 2009, 12:06 PM

I love, love, love, every single one of these! Sarah and Chris are our heros!
candice

Ben Blood says: Friday, May 29, 2009, 12:52 AM

The way you use one room making it feel like different spaces, its great!

imthiaz houseman says: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 09:17 AM

what a great post. that hotel looks fun to shoot in. lovin' the last 3 posts, well done!

haley lamb says: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 09:09 AM

hello!! these rock my world!

Noel says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 09:20 PM

Uh! Maze! ing! Love these. I just keep looking and looking at them. Thanks for sharing such a rad session!

jamie says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 09:02 PM

super rad. wow.

Marissa Rodriguez says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 07:31 PM

These pictures are AWESOME!!!! Both of you guys are amazing photographers I'm so glad I found your blog! My gosh I'm going to look at them again! :)

ben + laura says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 04:29 PM

sweet shots you guys ... lovin' it :)

Lesley says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 10:53 AM

Ah! I've always wanted to stay at the Ace Hotel, so jealous! These are fantastic! :)

Briony says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 09:33 AM

these are fantastic! i love every one of them...sooo cool :)

Chad Morgan says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 08:28 AM

Nice compositions. Nice PP. Nice moments. Nice watch! I can't tell what brand that is. Can you enlighten us?

Kayla says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 08:05 AM

I love these! Candice and Mark are so awesome! Great job!

Bjorn (Weddingphotography Luna) says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 06:13 AM

Wow, this is a great set of images! Great combination of colors in this black and white room. I love the jumping on the bed pics.

Rosie Parsons says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 02:32 AM

Wow, seriously gorgeous set of images, they must be thrilled!

PROMISE TANGEMAN says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 01:36 AM

OHH GEEZZZ!!!! you guys really nailed this one. congrats. seriously what an amazing shoot. so original. This looks like a really fun day.

bee says: Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 12:05 AM

Wow, I love these photos! Just so different from the normal couple photos, so full of life and joy... Instant bookmark :)

erika verginelli says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 09:49 PM

wow! love it!!!!

Kara Wieler says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 09:18 PM

Man... I'm speechless every time! I strive to be as good as you!

angie + matt says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 09:09 PM

Holy freaking ADORABLE!!!! Love every single one to pieces!!!!

amaris says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 08:46 PM

(insert whatever makes you know & believe ultimate affirmation) I LOVE your work!

Endearing Studios says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 06:51 PM

What a great shoot! Beautiful Images!

Sarah Castor says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 05:34 PM

These are awesome! I love these two! They are such amazing people! I love the colors and white and lighting in all of these! FANTASTIC!

debbie mayes says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 05:12 PM

these are absolutely awesome! love them all, love your style ;)

Nathan Walker says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 04:04 PM

wicked! love this set - what a fun couple! great job Sarah :)

Kyle says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 03:45 PM

Dang Mark, how did you get such a HOT WIFE?!?

I mean, you both look adorable, but I have to say that Candice in her plaid with a tiiiiiiiiiiny little belly steals the show :)

Jonathan Frey says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 03:23 PM

eemazing

jill says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 03:13 PM

awesomeness overload... reee-diculous. well done friends!

erica says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:55 PM

small world... we met candice at image X in new orleans last october, and she shot MY maternity pics in HER hotel room! super excited to see these you did of her and mark... they're super cool! (the photos i mean... but the brooke's aren't too bad, either) ;)

Michael Wachniak says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:42 PM

umm ya, Chuck Norris called... he wants his ability to melt faces back....

Scott Andrew Shoemake says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:38 PM

I heard that "the Brookes" is Swahili for amazing.

Molly says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:27 PM

beautiful! I love Mark and Candice and you made them look amazing! Fun spot to shoot as well ;)

Toodles,
Molly

ron storer says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:12 PM

Great stuff Sarah! What a fun shoot.

mark Brooke says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 02:06 PM

AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH

MAZING!


You guys ROCKED my little sockies off!

-mark brooke!!

daniel usenko says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:41 PM

soooooooooo goooooooood

Emily Beaty says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:41 PM

You guys ARE life-twinkie's! :) I love both of your styles... Sarah & Chris, these are fantastic! I love the location!

wei says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:40 PM

how did u get all the way up there in the last shot? =)

josh solar says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:35 PM

Love it. what fun images! and yes, I have to agree, Phoenix is great editing music.

gabe says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:28 PM

radness!

Marc says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:28 PM

Awesome!!!! They look like such a fun couple to photograph!!!!

Jamie Delaine says: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 01:14 PM

OH SARAH. I just can't stand it. I just can't. BRILLLLIANTTTT.