Kate Branch

Framework for using the power of positivity and life review to enhance gratitude. Photography can be a wonderful part of your gratitude practice 1) Reward 2) Pause  2) Capture 4) Revisit FRAMEWORK 1) Reward The awareness of imagery is part of living" Oskar Kokoschka" Reward what media images make you feel good. If you see a beautiful image on social media that reminds you of how amazing this world is, make sure you like it, leave a comment, or tag a friend. Consider following a positive hashtag. If you see a body-positive advertisement. Commend the brand.  Every engagement helps tells algorithms and advertisers to keep producing positive images. Vote with your engagement.  2) Pause Change your mental imagery, and the feelings will take care of themselves." Maxwell Maltz Are the images you take in every day via phone, billboard, magazine, or a YouTube ad detracting from your mental health? If so, pause them...literally put them on mute.  Social media can make you feel...

Listen to Podcast Episode 3 Gratitude comes easily when you’re sitting somewhere glorious, like a beautiful beach; you can stare out at the ocean and feel a natural wave of thankfulness. But surprisingly, gratitude can be helpful to focus on during tough and trying times as well. Photographer Kate Branch explains one way to tap into what you’re thankful for. Gratitude isn’t usually the kind of emotion we think about during difficult times, but tapping into feelings of thankfulness can be a way to cultivate deeper appreciation and perspective. And one of the most powerful ways to call access feelings of thankfulness is to use the power of images and photos. I realised this phenomenon during one life-changing moment that happened in a Sydney nursing home. I was finishing my Masters of Art Therapy at the University of Western Sydney, where I was learning about the ways we use visual imagery to communicate.  Human beings began drawing before we began writing, so in many ways art i...

My new project @Gratitudeshot Photography as a gratitude practice Follow along Xx https://www.gratitudeshot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gratitudeshot https://www.instagram.com/gratitudeshot/

 

This beautiful Image has just been donated to Wikicommons. I have dedicated the work to the public domain by waiving all of their rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bennetts_Beach_Hawsknest.jpg

Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is a massive sandstone monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory’s arid "Red Centre". The nearest large town is Alice Springs, 450km away. Uluru is sacred to indigenous Australians and is thought to have started forming around 550 million years ago. I donated this image to wikicommons. To download click here

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kate_Branch_Photography#/media/File:Blue_mountains_by_Kate_Branch.jpg

Interview with Kate Branch, Creator of “40 Years Around the Sun” I have recently connected with Kate Branch, who studied art therapy at university, is an avid photographer, and has created a stunning art project to honour her upcoming 40th birthday- 40 Years Around the Sun. If you’ve ever wondered what art therapy is, and how it can enhance our wellbeing, read on below as Kate shares her experience with us and how it has become an integral part of her self-expression, self-care and self-discovery. Can you tell us Kate, what inspired the creation of 40 Years Around the Sun? As my 40th birthday approaches amid a pandemic and without the option of a big party or far-flung travel adventure on the cards, I’ve found another novel (COVID-friendly) way to celebrate. I’ve decided to utilise my skills as a photographer, bundled together with my passion for travel, to create a visual compilation of my favourite sunrises and sunsets from around the globe. Entitled ‘40 Years Around the Sun’, this v...

As my 40th birthday approaches, in the midst of a pandemic, and without the option of a big party or far-flung travel adventure on the cards, I’ve found another novel (COVID-friendly) way to celebrate. I’ve decided to utilize my skills as a photographer, bundled together with my passion for travel, to create a visual compilation of my favorite sunrises and sunsets from around the globe. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=tQrkTgxOtOY As a Photographer, Social Media, PR, and Branding Manager this was a deeply personal project. I donated the images to the wiki commons library. I released my rights as a photographer so anyone in the world can use them. https://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/User:Kate_Branch_ Photography I would like to thank  North Shore Mums ,  Ocean Magazine ,  First Class Magazine , and Her Well Being (TBA) for sharing my project. Also, friends like Lenore Pearsons, (and more to come) who shared my images across their socials. You are most welcome to share...

  40 Years Around The Sun A Photographic Celebration of My Favourite Sunrises and Sunsets From Around the Globe As my 40th birthday approaches, in the midst of a pandemic, and without the option of a big party or far flung travel adventure on the cards, I’ve found another novel (COVID-friendly) way to celebrate. I’ve decided to utilise my skills as a photographer, bundled together with my passion for travel, to create a visual compilation of my favourite sunrises and sunsets from around the globe. Entitled 40 Years Around The Sun, this video art project is exactly that; a celebration of my own experience of forty years around this dazzling star, featuring 40 photos, all taken on my beloved Leica camera. It is a revival of my most treasured travel memories, in video form, a selection of my best photography work throughout the years, featuring the burning orb that connects us all; the sun. Even though I can’t physically travel with family or friends, I can still take them on a virt...

Thank you @oceanmagazine_au for the amazing write up. https://oceanmagazine.com.au/capturing-the-sun/ I have until my Birthday (October 22nd) to donate 40 of my favourites sunrise and sunset captures to the free knowledge library @wikicommons . My project “40 years around the sun” has been great as I can relive memories everyday. This beautiful sunset was captured in Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺

40 Years Around The Sun, features photographs taken from an array of countries that I have been lucky enough to visit during my lifetime so far. The piece is a balance of some of my favorite sunrises and sunsets, and also shows how my photography work has evolved throughout the years. Creative Commons helps you legally share your knowledge and creativity to build a more equitable, accessible, and innovative world. We unlock the full potential of the internet to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity. https://www.saatchiart.com/print/Photography-Malaysian-Sunset-by-Kate-Branch/84251/7965947/view https://www.redbubble.com/i/skirt/Malaysian-Sunset-by-Kate-Branch-by-katebranch/58657221.MUCKM

Thank you First Class Magazine for the amazing write up.  https://firstclassmagazine.co/news/ I have until my Birthday (October 22nd) to donate 40 of my favourites sunrise and sunset captures to the free knowledge library  My project “40 years around the sun” has been great as I can relive memories everyday.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kate_Branch_Photography This beautiful sunset was captured in Malaysia and made into a book @redbubble. You can do the same. The images are for you to enjoy. Amazing bath @thealbertmosman.  https://www.redbubble.com/i/notebook/Kate-Branch-Creative-Borneo-Sunset-by-katebranch/39412414.WX3NH

As my 40th birthday approaches, in the midst of a pandemic, and without the option of a big party or far flung travel adventure on the cards, I’ve found another novel (COVID-friendly) way to celebrate. I’ve decided to utilise my skills as a photographer, bundled together with my passion for travel, to create a visual compilation of my favourite sunrises and sunsets from around the globe. Here is one of my favorites from Borneo.  You can download the image free here:  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kate_Branch_Photography#/media/File:Borneo.png By <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kate_Branch_Photography" title="User:Kate Branch Photography">Kate Branch </a> - <span class="int-own-work" lang="en">Own work</span>, CC BY-SA 4.0 , Link Or if you prefer an already made product you can visit Red Bubble or Saatchi. 

In my life to date, I have been lucky enough to bear witness to 14,600 sunrises and sunsets, as our marbled planet orbits this awe-inspiring star. As a professional photographer, I’ve always had a huge fascination for this burning bright orb, which has been reflected through my ongoing compulsion to capture the moments at dawn and dusk where we see it in all its fiery glory rise and lower before our eyes. Through the lens I aim to catch and savour a moment in time, showcasing the beauty of this celestial body; an integral part of all our lives. 40 Years Around The Sun, featuring 40 sunrises and sunsets captured across the globe over time, will be available to download for free via:  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kate_Branch_Photography https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/56903814?ref=studio-promote

I'm really happy to donate this very special image to Wikicommons . A nonprofit organization that supports free knowledge and its mission of free knowledge for all. This was captured last year on an early morning Sunrise walk past Bondi Beach Icebergs.  Bondi icebergs is a swimming pool with natural seawater that offers early bird swimming in a refreshingly cool temperature. I love seeing this person looking out and capturing the sunrise and it made me think of the saying "The early bird always gets the worm." View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kate Branch (@katebranchcreative) on Aug 13, 2020 at 6:50pm PDT The early bird always gets the worm 🐦 I'm really happy to donate this very special image to Wikicommons. A nonprofit... Posted by Kate Branch on  Thursday, 13 August 2020

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...

Kate Branch has been promoted to Public relations manager for Emerald City Hotels. Kate role is to  plan, develop, put into place and evaluate information and communication strategies that present Emerald City Hotels to the public, clients and other stakeholders. Kate also promote's good information flow within Emerald City Hotels. Contact: katebranch@emeraldcityhotels.ci

#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."