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#WomenSupportingWomen

The  Challenge Accepted  campaign is a way for women to support one another and celebrate themselves. The  challenge  consists of women posting a  black and white  picture of themselves, using the hashtag #WomenSupportingWomen and including a thank you to the woman who nominated them. Thank you Jessica Keen. You are an inspiration. And I nominate Selina Win Pe. But I can't just post me. I have many beautiful friends. Not all have sat for me...yet.  But here are some that have.  1) Me....Kate Branch. Proudly a woman that can say has real friends. Real conversations. The right people in my life. 2)  Irena. You are one of the most inspirational women I have met. You  intuitive  wisdom stops me in my tracks. You are like a living version of "The Alchemist." Thank the stars I found someone living their truth 100%. They  exist   people !  3)  Rebeka. Did you know you can have a park date pushing your kids on a swing  and take a call to discuss PHD academic theories to

Kate Branch Photographer

#katebranchphotography Hi, my name is Kate Branch. I am a Photographer and Social Media Manager. I am a  Photographer  foremost and a Social Media Manager second. To create relevant content today you must have training in Business and Social Media Management. But my heart is with my camera. I have 25 years of experience  capturing beauty . Landscapes, portraits, and fashion will always be at my core.  My undergraduate degree (BA Fine arts, UNSW) fine-tuned my creative conceptual skills. My Masters (MA Art Therapy, UWS) deepened my ability to create imagery that has an emotional connection.   I am the author of a  book  and  youtube  channel "How to look good in photos." I am very proud that my book and the tips and tricks have been shared in the American "La Daily" and the Australian "Daily Telegraph."

Kate Branch Photography

Hello. My name is Kate Branch. I am a photographer who loves capturing the world. I have been a photographer since 2000. I am also very passionate about capturing the local natural landscapes. It is important to document our Earth. To show the natural beauty of a location at a particular point in time. Thats is why I have donated another image to the Wikicommons project. Byron Bay sunrise captured in March. Byron Bay By Kate Branch 

Kate Branch Photography

Photograph donated: Dawn at Kirribilli donated to Wikipedia. Great way to help document local areas. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Katebranchcreative.jpg  #katebranch #katebranchcreative

Positive Social Media Management

You press send………….and your image goes out into the world. Usually, it's accompanied by some text to help frame and tell the story. The image is the most important thing. The text just helps frame it. The democratization of creating imagery has opened up a new world. I was a photographer for 15 years creating images with $10,000 cameras. Now I can create a shareable image with my iPhone. But the democratization of sharing stories is still in its infancy. Anyone can share an image but only a creative can share a story. And stories are what make us. I am a social media manager that tries my best to represent real stories, real communities, and real people. Why? I am highly aware of the power images have over people. I know social media can either connect or isolate. And most importantly I'm aware that my children are going into a digital age of that we've never seen before. I believe that every social media manager should ask themselves one question be

How to look good in phtotos

Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so good in photos? From smart phones, to professional camera's- there is always someone taking your picture. From the dating game, to the boardroom, and even your holidays. Images are captured and my book helps to make you look your best!

Water Woman

To move with the music Is a beautiful thing Forever captured  Like a diamond ring  Xx https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Photography-Water-Woman/84251/4120301/view

Hua Hin, Thailand

The quiet night showed it delights. A moon and an ocean danced. My heart skipped a beat, my eyes widened, and my Leica clicked..... https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Photography-Night-Fall-on-Hua-Hin/84251/4038457/view
When I was 18 (1998 people!) and backpacking around Europe- I headed to Assisi for St the Francis feast day. When I saw the tomb of St Francis I was amazed. This amazing person actually existed. One day I will travel to Jerusalem, but in the meantime I will never forget the feeling I had that day. Christmas is a time to celebrate amazing people like this  🎄   🌸 🦋

My workshop Xx

Oh my! Find social media and branding for your business overwhelming? Thinking every day “What can I post on facebook," or "Why doesn't my Insta look like that?"? Check out my workshop  North Sydney Community Centre  this March.  https://www.northsydneycentre.com.au/…/how-to-launch-your-b…   Kate Branch  Xx

Hua Hin, Thailand

Want a beautiful and spiritual trip for your family in Thailand. Well I am no expert, but am happy to share our amazing experience in Hua Hin.  Hua Hin (หัวหิน) is a seaside resort city in Thailand. It is popular with Thais, having become quite fashionable as a weekend getaway spot for Bangkok residents, as well with foreigners and as an ex-pat retirement or holiday home location.  Our Beautiful holiday in Hua Hin was inspiring. We are a family of four and love Thailand immensely. It has every thing you would like great food, family friendly fun, and beautiful spiritual adventures. The condo  we stayed in was amazing. Although Hua Hin is developing rapidly, there is a commitment by the local and provincial authorities to avoid the kind of overheated blight that has affected other beach resorts in Thailand. The tranquil fishing village was turned into a royal resort and consequently became popular among Siam's nobility and upper classes.

Model Kristen Parlievet

This winter has bought some beautiful moody skies to Sydney which not only allows even light to fall on the model, but also allows for some cracker moodscapes. I had model Kristen Parlevliet come to Sydney from Melbourne and we created some great images. So first to the #moodscape! I was feeling sad as a creative project of mine had just finished due to the incorrect logistics forecasting (yes…not my strength, as a photographer). So I wanted to create an image that showed how I was feeling. This was a first for me as I usually would just create “beautiful images,” and not think through the mood I was in. However I was very aware of this and wanted to channel this sad feeling in my images. So this is the finished product: Kristen has the most AMAZING smile that makes anyone feel happy, just by being around it. So I also created some beautiful shots showing her great personality. I just waited until I was in a better mood
Stopping a creative project is very hard. You feel a sense of loss. I can only describe that in an image. This photo I created on Monday the same day I announced my creative project Chocumin was no longer. You can purchase a print at  Saatchi   Xx

Saatchi Art

Okay lovelies, my artwork is being represented by  Saatchi Art.  I have a BA in Fine art from UNSW. This training fine tuned my creative skills. My fine art work has been exhibited at at TAP Gallery Darlinghurst, The Australian Affordable Art Fair, St Vincent's Private Hospital Darlinghurst, the University of New South Wales, and the University of Western Sydney. My photographic work remains in two permanent collections at two Sydney hotels, Cremorne Point Manor and Glenferrie Lodge Kirribilli. I am an avid traveller. I love capturing this amazing world we live in. Exhibitions 2015 A Sense of place, North Sydney Community Centre 2010 Art Sydney, East Sydney Australia 2010 Tap Gallery, East Sydney Australia 2010 City Fringe East Sydney NSW Australia 2009 Tap Gallery Sydney NSW Australia 2009 Sydney 09 Moore Park Sydney NSW Australia 2007 “Refreshed” Xavier Art Space Sydney Australia Selected Mixed Exhibitions 2007 UN affiliated Miss World Universit

Wolgan Valley

I was very lucky to stay at the beautiful Wolgan Valley. It is a resort located in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is centred on the Wolgan River and is located approximately 150 kilometres west of Sydney. I also have reviwed where I stayed at Wolgan Valley if you are thinking of visiting  https://goo.gl/maps/9bmLGQa6odS2

Royal Australian Navy

Had a great time at the charity fundraiser for NSW Kids in Need in conjunction with the Royal Australian Navy . We went on an amazing tour of the HMAS Canberra. The HMAS Canberra is the lead ship of the Canberra-class landing helicopter dock in service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It is the current flagship of the RAN fleet. Construction of the ship started in Spain in 2008, with the hull launched by Navantia in 2011. The hull was then transported to Australia in late 2012 for completion. It was an amazing experience and thank you to all the amazing women and men who protect our country

Chocumin - The Superfood of your Dreams

My new project is to kickstart Chocumin and I am LOVING my work. What is Chocumin? Chocumin is superfood the food of your dreams. Or at least we hope so. Its Swiss style, milk, dark or white chocolate with 30% pure refined Curcumin from Turmeric which is the active ingredient. Each piece of delicious Chocumin contains the same amount of Curcumin as eating Sixty, 500mg capsules of turmeric. (30 grams, 1.05 oz) Not only is Chocumin good for you, it’s tasty. Eaten alone or with a warm beverage it’s the perfect healthy way to enjoy eating chocolate and obtaining 1mg of Curcumin in your diet. Why is this important? Multiple medical studies have shown that Curcumin refined from Turmeric has impressive and inflammatory properties. The problem is that most studies have been based on large amounts of Turmeric and we’ve shown that simply eating this amount of Turmeric is almost impossible in a normal diet. We have made this challenge a breeze by combining our love of chocola

Billabong retreat, Sydney

I was very lucky to escape to Billabong Retreat. Overlooking a billabong, this all-inclusive wellness eco-resort is 5.4 km from Sheyville and 8 km from Scheyville National Park. What I liked most was meeting great likeminded people. First off if you are heading to a yoga retreat chances are you already into being a pleasant person. So unlike a Sydney dinner party it does not take to long to get past the "what do you do" conversations and into real enjoyable funny conversations. Then there is the daily yoga...........Ah yes I forgot I had those muscles. Its great to remind oneself! And the food. Beautiful healthy food. And good food is always the starter to great conversation. The best bit- no flights. Just a 45 minute Train journey away. So no flights to drain away the yoga love. Enjoy Love Kate X See my review on Trip Advisor , Google , or see the images at Wiki Commons .

Chiang Rai, Thailand

We currently live in a world where the moment is being redefined.  We sit in front of a mysterious and beautiful temple we have travelled far to see, the monks are chanting and we know we are experiencing something special and we then capture it with our camera. And there is nothing wrong with wanting a memory of that. Even though as a photographer I sometimes missed a shot to really breathe in the experience. However imagine we are at a party. We are telling story about traveling to a far away land to see a temple. The story may resonate with some so much they one day visit that place and remember you, or they may forget your story in an instant. Either way your experience remains yours.  Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. - Buddha Could you imagine, after you tell the story you then go to each individual and ask….so do you like or dislike my story? The story then is in danger of being told for ‘likeability’ more than the amazing experience tha