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25. December 2014 08:01
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Christmas 2014

25. December 2014 08:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

This year we celebrated Christmas eve with the boys.5 days before Christmas I still hadn't taken our
This year we celebrated Christmas eve with the boys.

5 days before Christmas I still hadn't taken our annual family photo even though I had the concepts loosely worked out in my head.

I knew that I wanted to do one in the kitchen and one evening when Kim decided she wanted to experiment with cooking brownies I decided to set it up and talked her through the concept and what I wanted her and the kids to do.
It worked out better than expected.



Kim also wanted one of us unpacking gifts.

This one was a lot harder to set up as the light was critical.




The last family photo we did was a simple one taken in the morning at Maroubra beach.


24. December 2014 09:01
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Inspirational notes for 2015

24. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

In one of the shops at Eastgardens I found a wall full of these inspirational notes for 2015.
In one of the shops at Eastgardens I found a wall full of these inspirational notes for 2015.


















23. December 2014 09:01
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Playing a storm

23. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

A couple of days ago the kids were playing in the park at Kims dads place while a big storm was appr
A couple of days ago the kids were playing in the park at Kims dads place while a big storm was approaching.

The light was beautiful so I couldn't resist snapping a couple of photos with my phone.











21. December 2014 09:01
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Kim riding a bike

21. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

Kim has never learned to ride a bike. One day at the park she borrowed Kaylas bike and gave it a try
Kim has never learned to ride a bike. One day at the park she borrowed Kaylas bike and gave it a try.

She did pretty good considering that she's never done it before.



20. December 2014 09:01
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Cool art work

20. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

Here is some quick snaps of some public artwork that I find really cool.This artwork I found in the
Here is some quick snaps of some public artwork that I find really cool.

This artwork I found in the Macquarie centre.







It is thousands of plastic balls suspended from the ceiling.

And this grafitti is from Redfern...I wish all grafitti was this well done.


19. December 2014 09:01
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The Tiger who came to tea

19. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

One day we went with the kids to the opera house to experience a play called "The tiger who came to
One day we went with the kids to the opera house to experience a play called "The tiger who came to tea" which is based on a childrens book of the same title.

We had borrowed the book week before and read it to the kids so they were very excited and the play was really good fun and well made.







15. December 2014 09:01
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Lindt Cafe

15. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

One of the sad events of the year was the attack on the Lindt cafe in Sydney where a lone gunman too
One of the sad events of the year was the attack on the Lindt cafe in Sydney where a lone gunman took the patrons as hostages. He was eventually shot by the police after killing two patrons.



All of Sydney laid flowers in front of the cafe as Martins place.








22. November 2014 16:11
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Daydream island

22. November 2014 16:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

A couple of weeks ago we went to Daydream island in the Whitsunday islands at great barrier reef.Thi
A couple of weeks ago we went to Daydream island in the Whitsunday islands at great barrier reef.

This was a great opportunity to check out some of the natural beauties...





...such as Whitehaven beach.











We spent a lot of time playing at the pool and at the beach.





The resort has a massive inland lagoon with lots of stingrays and sharks that the kids loved.






Aiden and Lucas were allowed to touch some of them including this live shark.



and stingrays and star fish.










And on the island there were lots of kangaroos.



A beautiful place.





And I did have time to do a bit of creative shooting.





Eventually it was time to say goodbye to the island with a vulcan salute.





20. November 2014 14:11
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Mini open day photo shoot

20. November 2014 14:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

In early November I did another open studio day. This time a mini day with less models, hair and mak
In early November I did another open studio day. This time a mini day with less models, hair and makeup and studio setups.

As usual it was good practice and fun to work with the various models. I think I did get some great photos and there were a lot of lessons learned that can be done better next time.


Model: Charlotte de Lucey


Model: Jessica Garcia


Model: Tanika de Alwis


Model: Britney Williams


Model: Tanika de Alwis

Compared to the other times I was doing a lot more natural light photography this time and some of it in nasty and not very flattering direct sunlight. I think I still managed to get some very usable results out of it.


Model: Nikki Doan


Model: Nikki Doan


Model: Amy Hill



The hardest thing for me is still the communication with the models and the creation of a vision that is different when you are on a fixed set.


Model: Jessica Garcia


Model: Jessica Garcia

23. October 2014 10:10
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Trip to Manly

23. October 2014 10:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

This Sunday we took the ferry to Manly. It is a beautiful trip past the opera house and the boys wer
This Sunday we took the ferry to Manly.



It is a beautiful trip past the opera house and the boys were very excited being on a boat.














At Manly we went down to the beach. It was a calm day so the boys had a lot of fun at the edge of the water.










After that Kim did some shopping, we had some fish'n'chips and we also had an ice cream.


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    13. September 2014 17:09
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    Open Studio Day - Taylia Lopez

    13. September 2014 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Model: Taylia Jordan HMUA: Donna Kalasho Lighting and Sets: Studio 1A Sydney Photo: Rene PallesenHar
    Model: Taylia Jordan
    HMUA: Donna Kalasho
    Lighting and Sets: Studio 1A Sydney
    Photo: Rene Pallesen




    Hard to believe that this is the same girl/model who during the last shoot was in this extravagant hair and makeup. I almost didn't recognise her.

    13. September 2014 14:09
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    Open day photo shoot - Michaela

    13. September 2014 14:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    First of many from the photoshoot I did two weeks ago. Model: Michaela Baranov HMUA: Roxanne Cahill
    First of many from the photoshoot I did two weeks ago.

    Model: Michaela Baranov
    HMUA: Roxanne Cahill
    Lighting and Sets: Studio 1A Sydney
    Photo: Rene Pallesen




    21. July 2014 14:07
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    Golf after 5 years

    21. July 2014 14:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Kim and I found a couple of hours to play 9 holes of golf on a short (mostly) par 3 course.It was ni
    Kim and I found a couple of hours to play 9 holes of golf on a short (mostly) par 3 course after not playing for 5 years.

    It was nice getting out again after that long time even though it was very windy and freezing.

    20. July 2014 14:07
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    Cabramatta

    20. July 2014 14:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Last weekend we went to Cabramatta to have my car services and also make a bit of a day trip out of
    Last weekend we went to Cabramatta to have my car services and also make a bit of a day trip out of it.

    Kim had a haircut while the boys has ice cream.



    She also went past the show shop where they sell boots in her size.




    Aiden got a new Lightning Mcqueen pyjamas that he was very excited about.




    Lots of street food about to make you hungry.










    So Lunch we had...





    All very tiring.


    19. July 2014 14:07
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    Aiden recovering

    19. July 2014 14:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    One of the last days when the kids were still a bit sick we though we'd get them out of the house an
    One of the last days when the kids were still a bit sick we though we'd get them out of the house and go to Darling Harbour.

    Aiden wanted to go on the tea-cups even though he was still suffering a bit.


    18. July 2014 13:07
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    Hospital again

    18. July 2014 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    A few weeks ago I was in Melbourne for work.On the way back Kim called and said that Aiden had a rea
    A few weeks ago I was in Melbourne for work.

    On the way back Kim called and said that Aiden had a really high fever (41+ degrees) and that she was going to get him to the hospital because she was afraid that he'd collapse like he did last time.

    I jumped on an earlier flight and went straight to the hospital and spent the night with him. He was really miserable and it took 5 days (fortunately not in the hospital) before we got the fever under control.



    After that Lucas got sick and then Kim as well....what a week!!

    17. July 2014 13:07
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    Various play photos

    17. July 2014 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Here is some photos that I have taken from various places including work.They don't really belong an
    Here is some photos that I have taken from various places including work.

    They don't really belong anywhere but it is a pity to not share them.

    One day walking from the train station I walked past this pair of sandals under a tree. I don't know the story behind them or the reason why one was taped up.

    Did the owner climb the tree and then vanish? Did he (I assume it was a male) walk away bare feet? Where did he come from (Bata is a big brand in Africa and India)?



    This next one was taken on the train. I was bored and notices this girl with a small swallow tattoo.




    One day I was at Warriewood for a work meeting a dropped past Narrabeen beach (where I used to live). It was a beautiful day to have a play with the panorama function on the iphone.



    Here is another panorama. This time from Town hall in Sydney.

    We had our annual conference there and couldn't resist getting some photos of the beautiful architecture with my phone.





    A couple of weeks ago I went to Melbourne for work. On the way we flew over the Snowy Mountains and I could see the snow there.




    Here is another one from work that I took ages ago. When we all moved to the Campus from the city we were invited to hand our own avatar on this wall (mine is hanging somewhere in the top left hand corner).




    Here is a photo from the campus itself. It is a cool place to work. Just a pity it is so far from the city.


    16. July 2014 13:07
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    Aiden Painting

    16. July 2014 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    It is not often that I see Aiden engaged in painting at daycare (he used to be reluctant to get dirt
    It is not often that I see Aiden engaged in painting at daycare (he used to be reluctant to get dirty, but now he loves it).

    Here he is working on one of his masterpieces.


    16. July 2014 13:07
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    Lucas Reading

    16. July 2014 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    Lucas loves reading books...he can sit and look at books for hours if he is allowed.One day at dayca
    Lucas loves reading books...he can sit and look at books for hours if he is allowed.

    One day at daycare all the other kids were playing loudly in another room and I found him in a separate room sitting quietly sitting in a small cardboard box reading by himself.

    16. July 2014 13:07
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    Anything Thomas

    16. July 2014 13:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments

    The kids are really excited whenever they get something with Thomas (the tank engine) on it.Latest i
    The kids are really excited whenever they get something with Thomas (the tank engine) on it.

    Latest is Aiden's new Bath rope. He was so excited that he asked me to take a photo.