Pure Captures is a professional photography company based in Ozark, MO, and serving Springfield MO, Branson MO, Ozark MO, Nixa MO, and the towns and cities in the outlying Springfield/Branson southwest Missouri area. Professional photographers Rebecca Block and Matthew P. Block are available for maternity photography, newborn photography, baby photography, birth photography, children's photography, and family photography.
My photography is a photojournalistic style utilizing natural, available light, catching your true beauty, personality, and emotions....making sure to get beautiful images from the fun and special moments on the day of your photo shoot. I specialize in storytelling images of anything baby-related, taking the images and developing them to a final product, whether it is a storyboard, canvas wrap cluster, storybook, or basically whatever you can imagine. I also occasionally do food, real estate, weddings, and other special projects. Feel free to contact me about other photography projects as well!
I am really laid-back, as you can probably tell from my work. I want you to interact with each other, because that's when your best portraits come out! You'll hear me say, "Make yourself comfortable over there," or "Just ignore me" quite a bit....maybe occasionally making a suggestion to lean on something or move your hand a tad. I love to have fun with you and make you comfortable, and I hope that you have a great time as I capture your personality!
If you're wondering a little bit about me, I grew up around St. Louis area and moved to Springfield to attend college. I majored in art education and took a black and white photography film class. (That's right, film - who does that anymore, right??) I've always loved taking pictures, but that class taught me so much more about light, value, contrast, and (of course) cameras. After dropping my digital point-and-shoot in a lake (long story involving a beloved fish named Kirby), I spent a ridiculous amount of money on film and developing until getting a DSLR a few years later. At that point, Matt, a big media and communications guy, picked up the still camera as well. After doing lots of photography for friends and personal practice, Pure Captures was born!
Our son, Patrick, was born at home in September, 2009. He was my inspiration for getting into all things babies & birth! He's our little assistant and sometimes he comes on shoots with us. He will probably think you're hilarious and laugh at you during your session, but don't take it personally.
In our free time, we like to do outdoor family stuff, like camp and hike. We love to travel new places and try new restaurants! I really like to cook & would jump at the chance to bake a gourmet cake or meal for you. (In fact, ask me about Photo Picnics!) I pretty much like all things related to the creative world. Mixed media painting and sewing top her list of creative things (after photography of course). I teach youth and adult art classes at the YMCA. I am involved with the Friends of Missouri Midwives and am now a professionally trained doula working towards DONA International certification. (If you are looking for a doula in the Springfield-Branson area, don't hesitate to call.)
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