June 18th, 2010
Help! We Need a Name
Everyone knows that April and I are over the moon to have a granddaughter. So you can imagine how much it means to us to have our own painting of our now multi-generational family.
This painting is in an entirely new style but we haven’t come up with an incredible name for these new images . That’s where you come in. We are looking for a name that expresses both independent spirit and connectedness. These portraits give the happy confidence of being all that you naturally are.
So we are having a little competition. Send us your name ideas on our Facebook Page or in this blog’s comments, and if we ultimately choose yours, we’ll give you a 15″ painting done in this great new style! Hurry. We need to decide by July 15th.
Make a $45 minimum contribution through us to 
I submitted two potential names. Did you receive?
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Mark and April–
Have always loved your work and would love to participate in the naming contest–
Just have one question: What are the specific names that you use for your already existing photography styles or categories.
I’d like to try to create an original name for your new work that would also be compatible with what now exists while helping to boost/enhance Brandes’ long-term goals/mission.
Best to everyone–Cate
Serendipity Portraits
I have two suggestions for your amazing portraits.
Epic Portrait
– a Brandes Epic Portrait captures the glory
of your own epic life journey in grand style.
Thousand Words Portrait
–
A Brandes Thousand Words Portrait
exalts the spirit, passion and love of your life
in splendid style.
Thanks for the fun contest!
Dear Mark & April ~
Your new technique of portraiture is beautiful! I would like to submit the following ideas:
~ Strokes of Life
~ Life Strokes
~ Brushstrokes of Life
to add a unique and european flair….
~ Pennellata Portraits
(Pennellata means “brushstrokes” in Italian)
All the Best ~
Linda