22. April 2014 12:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Dream 22. April 2014 12:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetI just finished another edit of one of the photos from the open day. Someone else had posted a photoShareI just finished another edit of one of the photos from the open day. Someone else had posted a photo of a dream like impression and I wanted to see if I was able to do the same with one of my photos.Model: Taylia Lopez Lighting & Set: Studio 1A Hair & Make-up: Kabuki Mee DesignsI also did another photo of one of the other girls at the photo shoot.Model: Britney Williams Hair: Cara Leupuscek Makeup: Melisa Tomic Sets: Studio 1A Sydney
19. April 2014 15:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - wrap up 19. April 2014 15:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe photoshoot last week provided a lot of lessons...some learnt and some where I need more practiceShareThe photoshoot last week provided a lot of lessons...some learnt and some where I need more practice.My main reason for participating was to gain more experience working with models and especially be able to pose models better. A secondary objective was to get some great photos that I can use for my portfolio and for this website.I think I succeeded with both objectives although I definitely need more experience with posing. I had no idea what to expect before getting there apart from knowing that there would be a number of models, makeup artists and a number of different sets. The format is pretty simple...first come first serve to a set. You use the time effectively, work quick and take 20-30 shots with each model and after that you let someone else have a turn and move onto a different set. This means that you have to work very effective with the models and try and get a good photo. You cannot change the set and you cannot change the light setup so in terms of creativity this is quite limiting. It came in very handy that I have done some studio photography and have a good understanding of the theory. This means that it was easier for me to work with the variables that I could change, mainly changing my position on the set to get different shadows and lights and then also let the models move closer or further away from the lights to change this. I definitely think that this allowed me to get some pretty unique photos, but I definitely something I need to do more of if I get the chance to do this again. Also, some of the models were professional models and others had done absolutely no modelling before. They all presented different challenges, as the professional models will give you the model poses and looks and it it hard to change this without it being pretty obvious that you only have little experience. The ones with no experience required a lot more guidance and this was where I really struggled and I definitely need some more standard poses that I can pull out for these situations. That said some of the models with no experience did really good and the most of the models were rally good fun to work with.I especially found it really hard to pose with the male models. Another thing is how social media works. The agreement was that you would put your shots into a dropbox folder so that the hair and makeup artists as well as the model could access low resolution files and at the same time get access to your contact details if they would like prints/hires files. I also posted the photos on the groups facebook page and the response was amazing compared to what I normally get on photos. Lots of likes and suddenly everyone wants to be my friend on Facebook (they may be disappointed when they see the stuff I normally post) and most amazing is the response from the models and the hair and makeup artists...a number of them are already using the material to promote themselves (which I am fine with as long as it doesn't go beyond that) and they are leaving comments/shares saying things such as 'this is my favourite photo from the day so far'. Not knowing what gear to bring I brought pretty much everything I terms of lenses and even a couple of flashes and grey cards. I ended up shooting with my 85mm f1.4 pretty much most of the time and occasionally changing to a 50mm f1.4 for full body shots or on the sets where there wasn't much space on the set. What I didn't bring was my 105mm macro lens. I could have used this lens for getting in close for detail type shots and wish I had brought this along. I should also have brought an ND8 filter for shooting natural light at f1.4...even with the Nikon D800 it was next to impossible to not overexpose using that bright light. They have announced that they will be holding another shoot in august which I am planning to participate in and they also have a nude workshop in July that I am trying to convince Kim that I should go to...but we will see.
18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Miyuki 18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetMiyuki is a makeup artist and had never done any modeling before and this was the first time as a moShareMiyuki is a makeup artist and had never done any modeling before and this was the first time as a model. She has a really nice outfit/hair piece and the makeup was done really nicely. The skin in her face is absolutely flawless and virtually no re-touching was required.Photographer: Rene PallesenModel: Miyuki TsudaHair and Makeup: Kabuki Mee DesignsSet/Light: Studio 1A Sydney
18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day Photoshoot - Melanie J Bowers 18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOne of the professional models on the day was Melanie. She knows how to model and give you the looksShareOne of the professional models on the day was Melanie. She knows how to model and give you the looks but it also made it hard to get a unique photo. Even though I did get a lot of great photo I think the one below is the best...it is very magazine like.At one point during my session with her she started talking to some other people down the back and she became all smiley and giggly...the modelling cover totally disappeared. I really kick myself that I didn't keep shooting while this happened.Photographer: Rene PallesenModel: Melanie J Bowers Hair: Cara Leupuscek MUA: Melisa Tomic Studio and lighting : 1A Sydney
18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Pia Prestley 18. April 2014 07:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetPia had a very cool red and white facepaint/makeup. It was a bit strong for the set but I think it iSharePia had a very cool red and white facepaint/makeup. It was a bit strong for the set but I think it is pretty good in black and white with a slight hint of the colours blended back in.Photographer: Rene PallesenModel: Pia Prestley Hair: Cara Leupuscek MUA: Marie Donnell Studio and lighting : 1A Sydney
17. April 2014 14:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Sudip Limbu 17. April 2014 14:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAt the photo shoot there was also a couple of male models.I find it a lot harder to pose males than ShareAt the photo shoot there was also a couple of male models.I find it a lot harder to pose males than females...with females I can (kind of) tell what looks good and what doesnt and when I get a goo pose I know it. With males it is a lot harder as I never think about what looks masculine.This day was a really eye opener that before I next time have to shoot a male I will have to do a bit of homework and have some general ideas already mapped out.At the end of the day they were shooting inside this caged lift and I got the this shot. Later I saw another photographers photo using the same setting and it was amazing.It was really cool to see what other people did in the same set and I learned so much just from watching other photographers as well as models.I also did a couple of shots using a projection screen...not a big fan, but I did snap the following that turned out somewhat ok but not entirely happy about it.Model: Sudip Limbu Hair: Cara Leupuscek Makeup: Melinda Lighting & Sets: Studio 1A Sydney
17. April 2014 14:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Valerie Peovska 50's style 17. April 2014 14:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetI did another set/makeup shoot with Valerie in a more 50's style setting.First I had her standing upShareI did another set/makeup shoot with Valerie in a more 50's style setting.First I had her standing up, but just could not get the poses working for me with the makeup and the set...just somehow seemed out of place and it was my second set of the day so I was still trying to get used to the whole idea of giving posing directions.Eventually I had her sit down and managed to get this photo which I think captured the whole 1950's style much better.Model : Valerie Pueovska Hair : Cara Leupuscek MUA : Melisa Tomic Studio/Set: 1A Sydney Photographer : Rene Pallesen
17. April 2014 06:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Valerie Peovska 17. April 2014 06:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetI did a couple of different sets with Valerie. Depending on the makeup she would look totally differShareI did a couple of different sets with Valerie. Depending on the makeup she would look totally different and unrecognisable.I call this my 'Get Lost' photo...bit of attitude.Model: Valerie PeovskaHair: Cara LeupuscekMakeup: Melisa TomicSet: Studio 1A Sydney
16. April 2014 16:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open day photoshoot - Edyta Jedrzejowska 16. April 2014 16:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe last of the girls that I shot at the window set was Edyta.She has got a bit more of a rough lookShareThe last of the girls that I shot at the window set was Edyta.She has got a bit more of a rough look to her...a bit like Geena Davis in 'Long Kiss Goodnight'.Being at the window with soft light everywhere the tough look didn't work for me, but I did manage to get this photo which emotionally is a bit more on the lighter side.Model: Edyta JedrzejowskaHair: Cara LeupuscekMakeup: Melisa TomicSet: Studio 1A Sydney
16. April 2014 08:04 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Open Day photoshoot - Britney Williams 16. April 2014 08:04 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetAnother Natural Light shoot that I did was with a girl called Britney.She has a very photogenic faceShareAnother Natural Light shoot that I did was with a girl called Britney.She has a very photogenic face if done right. I also did a couple of shots in one of the sets but I just couldn't make it work as well as with soft natural light.Again I was shooting with the Samyang but it was a bit later in the day so it was easier to control the light.Photographer: Rene PallesenModel: Britney Williams Hair: Cara Leupuscek Makeup: Melisa Tomic Sets: Studio 1A Sydney
28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More childhood memories 28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years ShareHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years eve where we got a bit silly with the hats. These were taken at a New Years even in Kenya and before my brother got really sick, so probably around 1989/90.And here is Claus.And my mum.I was really good at shooting when I was a kid and won lots of championships. This photo is one of the few things I have from that time.This is Claus and I with our dog.Not sure which ones of these is Claus and which is me.This was taken just christmas day in the back yard of my grandma's (Mormor) house. We got the skis as a christmas present. All the fields behind her house belonged to my mothers brother Flemming.I think this may be my brother. For the first time I've noticed the photo in the background. It looks like this may be a photo of my mum with her two sisters and brother and what could be her dad Raimer in the middle.This would most likely be the new years eve where we were trapped by the snow 1978/79. We were supposed to have celebrated with the family but couldn't even get out of the house. Delicious with a glass of milk and a pie.We didn't have a lawn in the back yard. Instead we had pebbles...lots of fun shoveling them.This I think is a christmas eve dinner at my grandmas (mormor) place. My mum on the left and my uncle Flemming in the middle. Not sure who the person standing up in. It could be my grandmas brother. Possibly from around 1976/77I think it is my great grandpa (Raimer) in the middle row number two from the left. The title of the photo says that it is Christoffer (??) in the top left corner. Looking at the age of the boys this would have been taken in the 1920's.Claus dancing aeound the christmas tree and my mum and grandma (Bedstemor/Farmor).From left to Right. My grandma (On my dads side/Bedstemor/farmor), Knud Aage (My uncle/dads brother), My mum (in the foreground), My grandad (in the background), Irene (my auntie/dads sister), Grete and I assume the baby is Vinnie which means that it is likely that my mum was pregnant with Claus (born in July).This was taken at my grandparents place and after my brother got sick. He was really suffering at this point.This is one of the happiest family photos I have and the only one I have a print of.Going for a walk at Marielyst with Lott and Willy some of our german friends. Claus in the foreground and my dad on the right. I think you can just spot me in yellow pants in the background.I think this is at Lotte and Willy's summer house.Not sure if this is Claus or myself being babtised. It is my grand mother being god mother.This was taken outside our summer house in Marielyst.My brother number 2 from the top right on his school photo.Claus at daycare number 4 from the top left.Me at day care top left.
27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments My Mum as a young girl and with her siblings 27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if prShareHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if probably one of the oldest. You can tell that the photo was shot in black and white and that the negative was later coloured (badly). It would be my mum in the middle with her two sisters Eli (the oldest on the right) and Yrsa.This is my mum in the middle with what I assume is cousins.I think it is my grandmother (Karen) holding my mum.Here is the same as the first photo, but this time without the colour.My mum and her sisters playing in the courtyard of their farmMy mum with her older sisters.Eli, Yrsa, Sonja and Flemming Kragh.Having her photo taken as a little girl.Upset about having her photo taken?My mum with her younger brother Flemming.As a liitle girlMy mum in school.From left to right...Eli, Yrsa my mum (Sonja) and Flemming.As a young girls/woman...possibly from her Konfirmation.My mum as a girl scout (no 4 from the left).It is Flemming in the middle and my mum on the right.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Birthday 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate wShareEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate with the family.We gave him a new bike for his birthday...he was stunned and didn't know what to think of it, but he loves riding it now.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lego Exhibition 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and ShareLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and walked from there.It was a fairly small exhibition with my favourite being the pirate ship with all the details of the lower decks.There was also some Ninjago and Star wars.And a lot of other pieces.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Walk to Lurline Bay 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a niceShareThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a nice little pleasant walk that is easy for the kids.They loved jumping between the boulders....and exploring the small rock pools.Because of the recent storms the beach was full of Blue bottles, so no playing in the sand this time around.They are nasty little creatures that will sting you badly if you touch them.This surfer was being very careful in his bare feet.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Travelling as a child 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travellingShareWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travelling through Swizerland or Austria ending up in Italy (Either Lido di Jesolo or the Italian Riviera). Underway we would visit old friends of my mum and dad from the time they were working in Italy.Here are some photos from that time.I just noticed the burn scar on my arm on the above photo. I think this is one of the few childhood photos where you can really see it.This was out caravan while travelling.This is our caravan with the tent up in the middle.
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Fathers Day 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morningShareThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morning and then family dinner in the evening (with yummi chocolate cake).This photo is the only family photo I have with the entire Kims family (including little Mia).
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More kids artwork 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest addiShareRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest additions.
7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin 0 Comments Anything Goes - Sydney Opera House 7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.TShareThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.This is a great musical which I believe is based on a book and it was first shown on Broadway all the way back in 1934.I love the old costumes from back...
27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Moment 27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up aShareLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up at daycare.