Photography by Branch

The H Family - Tallahassee Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:41:00 +0000

Super excited about this adorable family! Referred from another amazing client! Enjoy all the cuteness!

The PC Family - Tallahassee Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:42:00 +0000

Such a sweet family!

T & G - Tallahassee Couple Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:26:00 +0000

Carter 3 Months - Tallahassee Baby Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:46:00 +0000

This is the perfect example of how far behind I am...I just finished photographing Carter's 9 month session :( I'm not going to write too much - just that I've really enjoyed watching him grow and so fast too. Love his big blue eyes!

This shoot was just before Halloween - Carter was the super cute Superman!

And my favorite from the day - those blue eyes!!!

2010 Review and I'M BACK!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:19:00 +0000

I know this is late but if you see how often I've been posting...I'm happy to be back :) I'm really going to try and be a better blogger - I mean it - I say it frequently and I have so many great sessions to share and I really love my clients!

2010 was an AHHHH-MAZING year for my business. I was busy all year which is awesome - even when my clients and I are melting in the Florida summer heat and humidity it was still awesome!

I accomplished a goal to more than double my wedding bookings in 2010 from what I did in 2009. But I did better than that - I more than doubled my business all together. Many of my clients became friends and I'm honored to have been a part of their lives. It takes my breath away a little when I see them hang my work on their walls...it means so much.

I put together a few collages for this post but I'll be back to posting all of the sessions I missed between my last post and now. Thanks for checking in and I hope to see you more.

The H Brothers - Tallahassee Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:46:00 +0000

This is such a sweet family. I met them last year for the 1st Annual Back-2-School special...and I love that they came back this year. I got to meet their new addition who joined the family shortly after we met last year. Click here to see their maternity/family session.

Will 6 Months - Tallahassee Baby & Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:29:00 +0000

I'm trying to do a better job at keeping up with my blogging :) So shortly after I posted Will's 3 month session here is his 6 month session. Loved this session - I'm loving watching Will grow up so much every three months - everytime I see him it's such a big difference. He's such a sweetie! Check these out!

One of my favorites of all time - look at that sweet little face!

Can't wait to see Will for his 9 month session in November!

Brayden's 1st Birthday - Tallahassee Child Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:19:00 +0000

I met Brayden's parents at Kimberly & Kelly's wedding. I was so excited on their trip up from Tampa that they scheduled a session for Brayden's first birthday!

He had so much fun playing in the fountain!

Love his blue eyes!

Look at him go!!!

Shane & Shannon - Panama City Wedding Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:53:00 +0000

Shane & Shannon had a beautiful wedding in Panama City back in August. This time, I'll let the slideshow and pictures tell the story of their day :) Enjoy!

One of my favorite parts of the day was when Shane sang to Shannon!

Almost Bobby the 4th!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:03:00 +0000

Leslie and Bobby (the 3rd) are expecting little Bobby (the 4th) in about 3 weeks! I had so much fun with them at our session on FSU's campus. It's beautiful there. Can't wait to meet little Bobby! I'll let the pictures tell you how cute the soon to be Mommy & Daddy are together :)

Look #4!!! Love the family tradition!

Brycelyn & Jeremy - Tallahassee Engagement Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:11:00 +0000

I'm honored to be shooting Brycelyn & Jeremy's wedding in Georgia the first weekend in October. They're a beautiful couple together and I'm sure the wedding will be stunning. Here are a few favorites from their engagement session.

Here is a slideshow from the session :) Don't forget to turn your sound on.

Nathan is Two! - Tallahassee Child Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:11:00 +0000

I love this munchkin. Nathan is two and growing like crazy! He and his four year old brother can share clothes :) We had a great time at Dorothy B. Oven. Enough from me, enjoy the cutie-patooti pictures!

Look at this adorable pout.

Handsome boy right here :)

2nd Annual Back-2-School SALE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:05:00 +0000

For details on the Back-2-School SALE click here.

The K Family - Tallahassee Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:21:00 +0000

The K family and I go way back...all the way to the second wedding I photographed. You can see their wedding here. Since then, their sweet family has grown and I couldn't be more honored that they called me for some family portraits.

Will - 3 Months - Tallahassee Baby Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:40:00 +0000

Ok this is a prime example of how far behind I am...these images are from Mr. Will's 3 month session and I'm shooting his 6 month session this weekend. I'm so sorry for being this far behind. I love my clients and the sessions I have in queue to be blogged. More to come :)

Just a few of my favorites.

Ashley & Josh - Jacksonville Wedding Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:23:00 +0000

The old adage goes, "It's good luck for a long and happy marriage, showered with love if it rains on your wedding day." Now, you can add Josh and Ashley to the list of long and happy marriages to be.

Immediately prior to the ceremony the sprinkles started as the wedding parties arrived. Fortunately, everyone was able to get in without too much rain damage. For nearly the entire ceremony, rain came down in sheets with the rumble of thunder nearby. The beautiful ceremony went off without a hitch in the safe haven of the majestic St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Built in 1940, St. Paul’s resides within the historic Riverside area of Jacksonville in the shadows of downtown. The Church exhibited the history and the beauty of the time…simply classic.

The rain ended as the couple said their “I do’s” and the skies promptly cleared for the receiving line. The post ceremony portraits were taken at Memorial Park in Riverside. The park nestled along the St. Johns Rivers is the scenic focal point of area and served as a gorgeous backdrop for the photos. With the wind blowing off the St. John’s, Ashley’s flowing veil made for some charming pictures. The radiant couple and their wedding parties withstood the increasingly hot, muggy and windy conditions allowing me to capture this special day.

After a quick break, the festivities moved a few blocks north, but still on the shores of the river, to the Garden Club. The reception was preceded by a cocktail hour in the garden and fountain area of the Club. This was a great time to kick back and meet everyone without all the activities associated with the reception itself.

The reception kicked off in a big way with the introduction of the wedding parties NBA style. Each party was introduced by name, height, school attended and hometowns. Josh and Ashley finished out the introductions running the line of couples with high-fives!

The reception was enjoyed by all with plenty of food and dancing to go around. The most touching moment of the reception was the toast by Ashley’s brother, Jamie. You couldn’t help but shed a tear in his emotional toast honoring his big sister.

Click here to see the slideshow of their beautiful day!

Beach Family Portraits - St. George Island Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Love this family. Love beach portraits. Love how this session turned out. Enjoy!

Newborn Ethan - Tallahassee Family Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:43:00 +0000

It's been a while since I spent time with this family - since miss Anna turned 1! So much has changed! They recently welcomed sweet little Ethan to the family!

I love this one of Christan loving on Ethan.

Big sister Anna and her gorgeous eyes!

And just in case you're wondering - I did shoot the session in color but I'm just really liking the black & white tonight :)

I love this one!

Haylee - 6 years old - Tallahassee Child Photographer

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:25:00 +0000

Haylee - awwww - I love her. I don't know where else to start but I loved her from the moment I saw her in the recovery room after her mom's c-section. She was born with a head full of hair - beautiful from day one. I see her all the time but she amazes me every time I see her. She is the kind of kid that makes people want to become parents...she did it to me. I fell in love with her before I had my family - before her - I thought all kids hated me - cried when I held them and that I just wasn't cut out for being a mom. Being that she is my best friend's child - I was granted quite a bit of exposure and she made me feel different. I don't know how else to explain it but she & her brothers are quite special to me and make me feel quite special as their "aunt b". Love you guys and loved this session - can't believe she's SIX! Enjoy!

The M Family

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:47:00 +0000

I've know Stephanie for years...we went to high school together - we won't say how many years! I hadn't seen her since but it was great catching up with her and meeting her family. Her boys have so much personality and they cracked me up through the whole session. Stephanie and her husband were married at Maclay so it was sentimental to have the session there. Here are a few highlights from that day :)

I had a great time guys! Let's do it again!

TraMi & Jon - Engaged!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:05:00 +0000

Jon & TraMi
Engagement
Sanford, Florida
Lake Monroe

Weather?...check. Picturesque locale?...check, on the water nonetheless. Couple in love?...definitely.

As a photographer I couldn’t ask for anything more. So I was on the road again. Destination…Central Florida. Not the part with Disney, SeaWorld and Universal but an area just as beautiful without the tourists! About 45 minutes north from all the hustle and bustle of Orlando lies Sanford along the shore of Lake Monroe.

Meet Jon and TraMi. Due to wed in November in St. Augustine, I joined them prior to their Riverboat Cruise dinner upon the “Romance”. I always love to hear the “how we met” stories of my couples. Jon is a veterinarian and TraMi a paralegal. The common thread animals, but more specifically TraMi’s fur baby, her dog. He had an ear infection that required a vets attention. Jon was considered TraMi’s “next available” vet. You know the one you settle for so you don’t have to wait any longer than you have to, especially when your dog is sick. Certainly TraMi settled for the next available vet, but certainly did not have to “settle” when she found her future husband to be. From that one visit they were hooked. If only we could have those type of positive experiences at the vet!

Make sure you check out the slideshow at the end of the post!

A little shadow/hot shoe action :)

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!!!

I feel so lucky to have met new friends and can't wait until their November wedding!!! Don't forget to check out their slideshow here!

The B Family

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:23:00 +0000

I was so happy to work with this family! We did a spring time extended family session at Oven Park. I've known Mom #1 :) for a long time - we went to school together. It's great seeing people you don't get to see very often and how much our lives have changed. Five kids 7 years old and younger make me work fast but they also make me smile. Check out this sweet family!

Kaleb is ONE!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:44:00 +0000

Another family that I'm crazy about...this isn't their first appearence on the blog you may have seen them here when Kaleb was 6 months and again when he was 9 months.

He is such a cute little man, I love being able to watch him grow before my lens and your eyes :) Enjoy a few of my favorites from the day we met to document his first birthday!

Here is his fur-sister Maggie :)

They sure are a good looking family! Full of smiles - even Maggie!

Sweetness.

I love this one!

So handsome!

and thoughtful.

I'm sure next time I get to see Kaleb, he will have me chasing him! Thanks guys!

Kyndal's 1st Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:37:00 +0000

I didn't realize how far behind I was on blogging but I'm really far behind so I'm sorry. I love this family. If you follow my blog then you've seen Kyndal before - Almost Kyndal, Newborn Kyndal, and Kyndal 6 months. I feel so honored to watch Kyndal grow up. I can't believe she is already one! So on with the pictures :)

She gets those super cute dimples from her Momma!

She's on the move! Watch out world!

You can see in this one that Kyndal has her Daddy's eyes.

Sarah & Jerod's Wedding!

noreply@blogger.com (Branch Ocampo) — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:24:00 +0000

One of the many things I love about photography is the ability to take people to other places. To capture moments and bring people to that place or evoke those emotions is special. Likewise, photography has blessed me to meet so many people and visit so many places.

One of those places was Shiloh Farms in Tallahassee. It was the site of Sarah and Jerod’s wedding and reception. Shiloh is host to a charming little chapel and an attached barn. Don’t be misled when I say barn just check out some of the pictures. What a setting for a country wedding. It was a barn burner!

I had the pleasure of capturing the beautiful wedding moments for Sarah and Jerod. To say they were high school sweethearts, well let’s say that couldn’t be any further from the truth. We all remember how it was in high school…the good and the bad. Well, let’s just say that Sarah and Jerod ran in different circles.

Luckily for them those circles became intersecting lines in college. It started as acquaintances, then friends and blossomed from there. It didn’t take long once they really started spending time together to realize they were meant for each other.

They were a glowing couple and happy but relieved to finally start the rest of their lives together. A wedding is always a great occasion to bring family and friends together to celebrate and have a great time. As the night came to a close, Sarah and Jerod made their grand exit on their way to Jamaica! I hope they enjoyed their honeymoon as much as I enjoyed being able to share their wedding moments with others.

The next one is courtesy of the best second shooter ever - my husband, Nelson! <3

Make sure you check out the slideshow for more of there beautiful day here!