Kate Branch

Thank you Living Better for showing your readers my book. You can check out the article here , or read it below. In today’s world you would have to be a recluse to avoid a camera. Everywhere I go I see someone capturing a moment with a camera phone. Never has it been a more appropriate time to be photogenic. And it is not even an issue of vanity. Below is a list of some of the reasons why people need photographs of themselves: - Your own website, if you run a small business. - C.V.’s are getting noticed by placing a headshot in the corner. - Dating websites. - Wedding photographs are so expensive people want to look their best. - Every family memory from this decade forward will be recorded by every individual attending that function, whether you have makeup on or not! We are such a visually-based culture that, more and more, we are leaning on photographs to express, explain, and share our experiences. Posing is a tool you can utilize anywhere. It’s free and in...

Playing around with the diana app. I combined a photo I captured of sydney harbour and a self portrait. I used pix~o~matic for the pinstripe frame X

I love to dream, question, be silly and laugh. X

Thank you to Erasmus and onlinebookclub.org for a wonderful official book review of my book "How to look good in photos."  You can check it out here or read below:  I think the title of the book speaks for itself.  How to Look Good In Photos by Kate Branch gives the reader tips on how to pose for a camera in any occasion - for casual, formal, kiddies (with the attention span of ten minutes), and group photos - to get the result you want. Branch teaches us how to pose for a camera, and what to do with our limbs without flailing like a fish out of water. It also lists various programmes available to touch-up the photographs taken without going overboard, especially with Adobe Photoshop. In addition to all of that, Branch also points out to the reader the quirks that we may not realise we have developed in front of a camera, and how to change it. It’s simple, really! This is the first time I’m reviewing a non-fiction book. The reason why I read ...

Need to renovate your online dating profile. I just gave professional photographic advise to Australia's biggest online dating agency. Check out my photographic tips and tricks to look better in photos http://www.rsvp.com.au/blogs/dating+advice/tips+for+taking+a+good+profile+picture/62937.jsp Tips for taking a good profile picture You're online, looking for romance. You want to make a good impression and stand out from the crowd. Your profile pics are an essential part of this process. You don't want to miss out on meeting someone great simply because your photos aren't up to scratch... Remember, you are going to be your own worst critic; no one will ever scrutinize your photo as much as you will. But you can control the direction of how you appear in your profile. As a veteran photographer, here are some easy tips so you can nail that profile pic and watch the Kisses come flooding in! Face It: Your main profile photo needs to show your face in the best light! If you ha...

I am very excited to share my most recent blog post that was for Northshoremums.com.au. I read this blog often to get tips and tricks that all mums need.  The article gives tips and trciks for taking great family photos- especially with little ones! Check it out here , or read the article below:  As a mother and a portrait photographer, I’ve taken a decade’s worth of photos of children and families. From hosting workshops, I see the common traits that adults and kids generate from being so nervous in front of a camera; they’re disappointed with the shots and it reduces confidence levels. This led me to author my first book,  How To Look Good In Photos . I became fixated on correlating the same pattern of errors people make in posing and positioning and wanted to rectify this. For kids though, it’s not about having your child positioned or posed in a certain style… a completely different set of rules apply. 1. Don’t make children sit still Since kids have...

An article about my book that was published in the Mosman Daily and the online daily telegraph, and Sydney Today a Mandarin blog about whats happening in Sydney. Photographer Kate Branch offers tips on how to look good in photos in her new book. YOUR online dating photo was shot at a cousin’s wedding when you were lookin’ good but is it the real you? According to North Sydney photographer Kate Branch, it may not be the right image for social media. “There is no point in just posting an attractive photo with no insight into who your are,’’ she says Branch has written a book called How to Look Good In Photos in response to the huge demand for self images for social media. AFTER: Daena places her weight on her front foot and bends her back leg slightly. Photogenic success! BEFORE: A forward-facing stance is not engaging. Selfies, professional networks and dating sites mean people need to say a lot in about themselves in one image. “I don’t nece...

I am very excited to announce my book 'How to look good in photos," is now available on Amazon internationally. The book assists in how to look good for LinkedIN photos, dating profiles photos, wedding pictures, social media photos, group shots, and even selfies.  So look your best everytime! Out now on Amazon.com and Amazon.com.au  

An amazing thing happened to me last week. Okay some would not say being on beautiful Island in the Maldives only to have your professional camera brake mid landscape shoot is not “amazing.” But I learned something. Three years ago I was lucky enough to be on that same Island. Last time other photographers had SLR's, impressive waterproof cases, and tripods. But this time every one was a photographer- capturing the landscape with their phones then sharing the images instantly on their facebook, google+, twitter, wechat, or Weibo. People want to “share,” their images instead of creating the highest quality image. That means more photos of everything but less quality. I remember people “buying” a camera for their big overseas trip. Special locations meant a special investment in new camera gear. But people are sacrificing quality for the ease of what I call "shoot and share." I must admit I enjoyed the ease it took just having a camera phone in my pocket, ready ...

Crazy art installations, lights, music, and a couple dressed in a "glowing" suit. Just another night @ the Vivid festival in Sydney. http://www.vividsydney.com

I loved teaching my daughter and her classmates about old cameras.  This generation  will never use film. They were amazed.  I miss the romance of film. I still think old cameras are beautiful. I can't imaging my modern digital slr ever sitting on my bookcase.    

Thank you Gail. I am so excited that I received the magazine with my wonderful interview in “Vanke Life”. It will take pride of place on our bookcase at home. Thank you.

A camera is a save button for the minds eye- Roger Kingston  Photography: Kate Branch https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Photography-Freedom/84251/3669373/view

Wohoo! My youtube tutorial is at 6,400 views Want to look as good as Chloe Kang in a photo- check it out http://youtu.be/gbi94H77KO0 Captured all on my Canon 5D

Thank you Porsche Power magazine for publishing my photograph. 

My new 3 minutes"How to look good in photos,' tutorial is here  http://youtu.be/gbi94H77KO0 

Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so good in photos? Australian Photographer Kate Branch (BA, MA) explains how at a Cool Denim Jeans shoot. The camera is every where in this day and age. From smart phones, to professional camera's- there is always someone taking a picture. From the dating game, to the boardroom, to your family holidays. Images are captured and there are tricks to make you look your best!

Thank you Glenferrie Lodge Sydney. My 300 artworks of the Sydney Harbour area went up today through out the entire space. Here I am signing 2. Only 298 more works to sign! https://www.facebook.com/HotelGlenferrieLodgeSydney   (4 photos)

Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so good in photos? Australian Photographer Kate Branch (BA, MA) explains how at a Cool Denim Jeans shoot. The camera is every where in this day and age. From smart phones, to professional camera's- there is always someone taking a picture. From the dating game, to the boardroom, to your family holidays. Images are captured and there are tricks to make you look your best!

Thank you "Vanke Life." This wonderful Chinese Lifestyle magazine wrote an amazing article on my photography. It is the second article which talks about my workshops and soon to be book "Photogenic secrets." Thank you gail for writing a great article. I cannot wait for the magazine to reach my door step in Australia.