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Birth, Baby, Newborn, Children, & Family Portrait Photography by Rebecca Block

Pure Captures is a professional photography studio based in Ozark, MO, serving Springfield MO, Branson MO, & the rest of the southwest Missouri area. Professional photographer Rebecca Block captures birth photography & portraits including maternity, newborn, baby, & family portrait photography.

My photography is a mix of photojournalistic/lifestyle type mixed with some "posed" portraits, using mostly natural, available light. I aim to catch not only your outer beauty but your true inner beauty as well....your personality...your emotions. I specialize in storytelling images of anything baby-related, taking the images & developing them to a piece of artwork for your home. We often create printed wall or gift portraits, storyboards, canvas wrap clusters, storybooks, or basically whatever you can imagine.

Feel free to contact me about Food-related photography projects as well! (Professional food photography, restaurant photography, farm photography, and menu design)

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!
A little about us…

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 a trained doula just waiting on my certificate to be returned from DONA International.

Tag Archives: Branson

April 29, 2013

Madi – Baby Photography – 7 months

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Just wanted to share a few more from Madi’s session! Other Photos to EnjoyStudio Space Protected: Lacy – Birth http://www.purecaptures.com/?p=3589

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Pictures: Baby Photography, Branson, Family Photography, Missouri, Nixa, Ozark, Southwest Missouri, Springfield

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April 15, 2013

Haiti Missions Fundraising / Spring & Mother’s Day Gift Special

Posted in Haiti, Personal

(It would help me out greatly to reach my fundraising goals if you would share this with your friends! Social media buttons are to the right, but nothing beats face-to-face & “old-fashioned” emails!) I recently was presented with the opportunity to go to Cote-de-fer, Haiti, with a medical missions team. The trip is June 7-15...

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Pictures: Branson, haiti, Missouri, Newborn Pictures, Nixa, Ozark, special, Springfield

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Eliminating Distractions » Birth, Wedding, Portrait, Baby Photographer- Pure Captures Photography

[...] Just wanted to let the wondering minds know that I am temporarily deactivating my Facebook account at the end of this week – and all the distractions that come with it during the months leading up to my Haiti trip. (Read more about it & DONATE or PURCHASE a limited number of portrait packages here!) [...]

Haiti Missions Fundraising – Photography Sessions » Birth, Wedding, Portrait, Baby Photographer- Pure Captures Photography

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January 31, 2013

Birth Photography AND Doula services, together at last!

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I’m so excited to announce that I have figured out a way to combine Birth Photography and Doula Services into one package! I’ve spent a long time pondering how to combine these two while also making it clear to my clients that my number one priority will be for the service they hire me for. ...

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Pictures: birth, birth center, Branson, doula, Home Birth, hospital, mo, photography, Springfield

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Love this! What blessed couples who choose you for either or both services!

Britt

Wow!! Very exciting! =)

Rebecca

Thanks, ladies! I am pretty stoked about being able to do this. It took me a while of thinking how it would be best to do it, but I knew it just had to be done somehow!

August 28, 2012

Lacy – Belly Shots Maternity Series

Posted in Maternity

Lacy let me play a little bit with her & her belly last week. I wanted to practice a few tips I’ve been learning, so I used this length of silk fabric I picked up at the Fabric Outlet Store some years ago. I actually used this same fabric on her last pregnancy, which she...

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Pictures: baby, Branson, maternity, mo, photographer, portrait, Springfield

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Chai Tea Mix – Food & Drink Photography » Birth, Wedding, Portrait, Baby Photographer- Pure Captures Photography

[...] of my good friends, Lacy, recently gave me a dry Chai tea mix with instructions for brewing & mixing it. I finally got [...]

May 17, 2012

Birth Center Grand Opening – Springfield, MO

Posted in Birth, Maternity

I’m still pretty stoked about the fact that we now have a birth center in Springfield, Missouri! It’s so great to see new options for healthy birth opened up to families across the area. I’m also really proud of my friend, Mary, for working so hard for SO many things midwifery-related. Really, if you’ve used...

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