17. October 2014 17:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Water play 17. October 2014 17:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLast weekend it was pretty warm here in Sydney and the lawn needed watering.I turned on the sprinkleShareLast weekend it was pretty warm here in Sydney and the lawn needed watering.I turned on the sprinkler and we let the boys have some water play.
16. October 2014 18:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Playing with Dragons 16. October 2014 18:10 by Rene Perfect Moments Photography | A Rene Pallesen Journal Blog Portfolio Packages Contact About Home 21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments School award 21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement.ShareIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement. 16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Pool and Beach Photoshoot 16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beachShareAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beach and at the hotel pool. 26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Gold Coast 2020 26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction ShareEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction here was for the boys to visit Movieworld and Seaworld. 19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Indoor boudoir with Kateriina 19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hotShareThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hot) lights instead of strobes which I am more used to.Advantage of the fixed lights in a workshop setting is that it is easier to see what the light is like before taking the photo as well as having multiple photographers shooting at the same time. 21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aidens 10th Birthday 21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple ofShareAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple of his school friends over for a little celebration (his school was still open anyhow).We decided to have it in the garden with a fire pit with roasted marshmellows, sparklers followed by cake. 5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Shooting - 800m range 5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRecently I had the chance to visit the shooting range at Malabar headland with a group of friends.I Share 8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas 2yo birthday 8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family.ShareHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family. 5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day - flower girl 5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).TherShareThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).There is something very serene and dream like about this photo that I really like, and the dreamy look or the model fits well.Set & Lights: Studio 1A Sydney Model: Jacqueline S (IKON) HMUA: Donna KalashoPhoto: Rene Pallesen << Older posts Newer posts >> Newer posts12...262728293031323334...9293We also went to a local river where there was waterfalls and also rafts for the boys to have a play with.The food in general was pretty good although we only tried a couple of local dishes (Phillipines is not famous for its food). Especially some of the seafood was really nice.The way we got around the island was on these small tricycles. There are two types, the old ones pulled by a small moterbike and then the new ones which are all electric. The government wants to have all the old ones off the roads by 2024 which is very sensible both environmentally and economically as even the locals say that they make more money on the new ones.The main road however is horrendous. In late 2018 the island was closed for 6 months to any visitors due to them sorting out a lot of issues with the sewage system. This means that they have dug up the entire road to install large pipes along with a road widening. A lot of this was still ongoing with the main road being full of holes, but given that it is such a small place it was alright to still get around. 10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Karate 10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, soShareThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, so we looked around for a place where initially they could join some kids classes and then along the way I'd join as well.Initially they got their red and white stripe belts (automatically)And then later they went up for grading to get their Red belts.They love training with some of the equipment that we have at home for it.Late in the year I joined as well once the sensei established some adult classes and I have now after 20 years (I did a bit of karate back in 1998) finally received my Red belt.Even Kim has taken a couple of classes - maybe she will even grade on of these days. 1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden Holy Communion 1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAiden as part of his school had to do his holy communion.He looked very handsome in his little suit.ShareAiden as part of his school had to do his holy communion.He looked very handsome in his little suit. 10. September 2019 21:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Canoeing with family at Royal national Park 10. September 2019 21:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOne weekend we went to the Royal National Park (half an hour south) to go canoeing with the Family.IShareOne weekend we went to the Royal National Park (half an hour south) to go canoeing with the Family.It was a fun day out and fortunately we can still fit the boys into a single canoe unlike Chong who had to get a rowing boat for his family - they are a lot harder work. << Older posts Newer posts >> Newer posts12...456789101112...9293Older posts SearchInclude comments in search Newsletter Get notified when a new post is published. 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21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments School award 21. December 2020 13:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement.ShareIt is not often gets an award from school, so he is super proud when he gets a little encouragement.
16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Pool and Beach Photoshoot 16. September 2020 16:05 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beachShareAt Boracay I did another shoot with some beautiful models. It was a fun shoot on the beautiful beach and at the hotel pool.
26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Gold Coast 2020 26. July 2020 10:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction ShareEarly in the year we made an extended weekend trip to the Gold Coast in Queensland. Main attraction here was for the boys to visit Movieworld and Seaworld.
19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Indoor boudoir with Kateriina 19. July 2020 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hotShareThese photo are from a workshop I did with Kateriina as a model.It was mainly studio with fixed (hot) lights instead of strobes which I am more used to.Advantage of the fixed lights in a workshop setting is that it is easier to see what the light is like before taking the photo as well as having multiple photographers shooting at the same time.
21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aidens 10th Birthday 21. June 2020 17:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple ofShareAidens birthday was during the covid lock down.Fortunately we were still allowed to have a couple of his school friends over for a little celebration (his school was still open anyhow).We decided to have it in the garden with a fire pit with roasted marshmellows, sparklers followed by cake.
5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Shooting - 800m range 5. March 2020 20:03 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRecently I had the chance to visit the shooting range at Malabar headland with a group of friends.I Share 8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas 2yo birthday 8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family.ShareHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family. 5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day - flower girl 5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).TherShareThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).There is something very serene and dream like about this photo that I really like, and the dreamy look or the model fits well.Set & Lights: Studio 1A Sydney Model: Jacqueline S (IKON) HMUA: Donna KalashoPhoto: Rene Pallesen << Older posts Newer posts >> Newer posts12...262728293031323334...9293We also went to a local river where there was waterfalls and also rafts for the boys to have a play with.The food in general was pretty good although we only tried a couple of local dishes (Phillipines is not famous for its food). Especially some of the seafood was really nice.The way we got around the island was on these small tricycles. There are two types, the old ones pulled by a small moterbike and then the new ones which are all electric. The government wants to have all the old ones off the roads by 2024 which is very sensible both environmentally and economically as even the locals say that they make more money on the new ones.The main road however is horrendous. In late 2018 the island was closed for 6 months to any visitors due to them sorting out a lot of issues with the sewage system. This means that they have dug up the entire road to install large pipes along with a road widening. A lot of this was still ongoing with the main road being full of holes, but given that it is such a small place it was alright to still get around.
8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas 2yo birthday 8. October 2014 09:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family.ShareHere is a couple of photos from Lucas' 2 year birthday with the family.
5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day - flower girl 5. October 2014 15:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).TherShareThis is without a doubt my favourite photo of the day (and it was also one of the first I took).There is something very serene and dream like about this photo that I really like, and the dreamy look or the model fits well.Set & Lights: Studio 1A Sydney Model: Jacqueline S (IKON) HMUA: Donna KalashoPhoto: Rene Pallesen
10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Karate 10. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, soShareThis year the boys started doing Karate.It was something that I've always wanted do do with them, so we looked around for a place where initially they could join some kids classes and then along the way I'd join as well.Initially they got their red and white stripe belts (automatically)And then later they went up for grading to get their Red belts.They love training with some of the equipment that we have at home for it.Late in the year I joined as well once the sensei established some adult classes and I have now after 20 years (I did a bit of karate back in 1998) finally received my Red belt.Even Kim has taken a couple of classes - maybe she will even grade on of these days.
1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden Holy Communion 1. October 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAiden as part of his school had to do his holy communion.He looked very handsome in his little suit.ShareAiden as part of his school had to do his holy communion.He looked very handsome in his little suit.
10. September 2019 21:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Canoeing with family at Royal national Park 10. September 2019 21:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOne weekend we went to the Royal National Park (half an hour south) to go canoeing with the Family.IShareOne weekend we went to the Royal National Park (half an hour south) to go canoeing with the Family.It was a fun day out and fortunately we can still fit the boys into a single canoe unlike Chong who had to get a rowing boat for his family - they are a lot harder work.