Kate Branch

Instagram is now hiding the number of likes you receive. What a wonderful move for social media managers and content creators focused on engagement with your community. Instagram is about sharing your story and how you give value to your community. Not about how popular you are. That is all smoke and mirrors. I approach my clients Instagram's like I approach my own. Tell your story and there will be a community out there that will resonate with you. And most of all ENGAGE back. When people like your content go and check out who they are. What’s their story. Start the relationship. Kate Branch Xx

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No matter what your life experience, photographs are all that are left. Accolades, youth, travel, the beauty of your baby – it all slips through what we call time. And I’ve learned that as you get older your memory starts to become a little unreliable. But a photograph can remind you, add a smile to your face, and take you back to that moment – even if just for a second. That is why I am a photographer.

This article appeared in Female First magazine in the UK :  HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN PHOTO'S by Lucy Moore When I tell people about my book,  How to Look Good in Photos , the first reaction I hear is “I really want to know how to look good in photos, I’m going to read your book!” This is really exciting as it almost feels like I had to write my book to help body and face conscious people. Until now, people just assumed that posing was purely for celebrities and the rest of us just had to grin and bear it. But in a world where social media demands photos, taking a great selfie is as important to self-esteem and first impressions in a job interview. What is your top tip for looking your best in photos? I would have to go with my slim and streamlined pose. This is because most people don’t like their arms in a photo as they feel nervous so slap them at the sides of the body and this makes arms look twice the width. Also I’m a big believer in being proud of the body we h...

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...

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!

International Traveller magazine and Travel Associates are running a photography competition ‘Opening doors to amazing travel experiences’. To enter we have to provide our best professional-standard travel photos following the theme of ‘Doorways’. I entered this image from Singapore. Singapore always delights and surprises me. Luckily when staying at the Shangri-la was reading International traveler just before heading out to explore. Page 49 of Issue 33 suggested visiting Katong. I love when you find a place you never knew existed in a town you visit so often. It was such a fun day and I am so glad I captured this amazing house. To all the traveling photography community- you have to enter this competition. Just for fun: https://www.internationaltraveller.com/win-big-in-the-opening-doors-to-amazing-travel-experiences-photography-competition/ Wish me luck, and best of luck for you too! Kate Xx

I donate some of my travel photos to  wiki commons . If you would like to reuse these images you are welcome. Please abide by the  standard license  of which I have released the images. 

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

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  🎄   🌸 🦋

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

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 pop...

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

Many years ago.....I look so serious! Wow. There has been quite allot of movement with my book "How to look good in photo's" Last month it hit the top 30 in lifestyle photography on Amazon. Glad to see you are all striking a pose! Here is a #flashback to my modelling days (long ago....before the I-phone!) Thanks Amazon for the amazing experience. I never thought I would write a book, but I had so many tips and tricks I wanted to share and how many workshops can a girl run! Xx

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 Univ...

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

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

Thank you to all of our kickstarter supporters. Because of you a beautiful farmer Hoa Phan will be very happy. Because of you other Vietnamese people now have employment making chocolate that will ultimately make it to your letter box. We are doing everything we can to get our tasty curcumim chocolate to you as promised by May. My business partner Nhi comes from a family of restaurateurs and she is heading up the team. I have never tasted food so beautiful than when Nhi prepares it. Look out foodies- your about to have something special. I am pinching myself thinking I am so lucky to have a chocolate factory. Not only is it a childhood dream, but to be creative within a field you love in unexplainable. And to also know that you are supporting a community. A community I traveled to Vietnam to meet, eat, and laugh with. I cant describe the feeling. Love Kate Branch