Kate Branch

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 a short atten

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.

Sydney Harbour bridge and luna park photographed in a rare dust storm In  2013. Taken with my Canon 5D.    

What a spectacular view from Cremorne Point. Sydney really comes alive at New Year. Being in a warm city for the celebrations really allows a party spirit. What a memorable fireworks display.

The Powerhouse is based In the inner city suburb of Pyrmont, the Powerhouse museum houses space relics, the oldest working steam engine and other historic and inspiring objects. A must see in Sydney #sydney #emeraldcity #ilovesydney