News 2012
11.12.2012
Summer, Christmas, socialising, wine, music, fireworks....it's all busy and good, but I'm craving an end to the madness. Portrait of my friend Nadia, infused with fireworks from our local Carols by Candlelight, coincidently both images photographed at the same sports oval this summer.
I hope you enjoyed my 'news' for 2012, I will be opening a new gallery for 2013. Merry Christmas!
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8.12.2012
Family portrait, Tambourine Bay. I love this sort of shoot, in a natural setting that the family feel a strong connection to. In and out in one hour which suits young kids, animals and shy folk.
© Tess Peni
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A North Ryde bushfire being attended to by firefighters with an Erickson Air Crane helicopter in the Lane Cove National Park, Sydney. The air-crane can suction up 10,000L in 45 seconds, from the Lane Cove River.
© Tess Peni
24.11.2012
Frankie Bennett performs at 'Sydney Swings' outdoor concert to a crowd picnicking on the lawns near the harbour, Lady Macquaries Chair, Sydney.
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17.11.2012
An Irish back yard wedding in Coogee, the bride wore green, photographed with her sisters.
© Tess Peni
7.11.2012
Busy day.. Christmas portraits in the morning, on set as stills photographer in the bush in the afternoon. Actor Grant Cartwright performing his own stunts during the production of 'Test Drive'.
Link to the gallery of official stills:
http://smu.gs/14NpT8L
© Tess Peni / Second Sight Productions
7.11.2012
'Sisters' was taken during a short family portrait session commissioned for Christmas. Always a busy time of year, everyone wants family photos. 2012 was the last year of I'll be doing this at St Mark's historical church in Hunters Hill. Next year I plan to be shooting something different, not sure yet what it'll be, just making the space to see what turns up. I've done 5 years of these wonderful portraits there, all with my darling, octogenarian camera assistant, Joyce.
Gallery showing some model released shots from this series:
http://smu.gs/PPXavy
© Tess PeniAngelschildrenChristmasChristmas AngelsplaygroupportraitsSt Mark's
16.11.2012
'Skyfall' film premiere in Sydney, with Daniel Craig who stars in the latest James Bond film.
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9.11.2012
Friends swing dancing in the city at night to the sound of Kate Cebrano at 'Sydney Swings' opening night.
© Tess Peni
30.10.2012
David Campbell, Australian singer. A publicity shoot for his upcoming concert with Sydney Swings, on Sydney harbour, what better place to be?
© Tess Peni
This is one of my favourite images. When I was a child I collected 1970's Christmas Mary stamps, from mail sent to me by my grandfather. I am an atheist and don't believe in immaculate conception, but there is something so universal and lovely about the myth of Mother Mary loving baby Jesus.
This image is also for sale as a Christmas greeting card on Red Bubble,
http://www.redbubble.com/people/truelovestudios/works/8047743-baby-jesus-and-mary?p=greeting-card
'Christmas Mary and baby Jesus', 2008, St Mark's Anglican Church, Hunters Hill, Sydney, Australia © Tess PeniangelbabybiblicalcandleChristmasChristmas Marychurchfamous womenMarymodel releasedmothermotherhoodreligiousspiritualwomen
20.10.2012
"Man in the Mirror" Paul Rizzo, an Australian Michael Jackson impersonator, will perform next March 8th, 2013 for 'Twilight at Taronga' zoo concert series.
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10.10.2012
Puerto Rican, Academy Award winning actor Benicio del Toro in Sydney to promote his latest film 'Savages', directed by Oliver Stone.
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06.10.12 PROTEST
Ban Live Export of animals rally, Sydney, Australia, part of of a wider national protest attended by thousands also held in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart © Tess Penianimal liberationanimalscrowdiphonelive exportpanoramapoliticsprotestrallytrade
29.9.2012
RED BUBBLE
Apart from buying artworks from this website, you can visit my Aussie store..
http://www.redbubble.com/people/truelovestudios
lots of artworks available and growing.calendarcasinodanceDays of nightlaunchmodelsRalphStar Cityswimwear
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OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS
A wine glass that was a wedding gift, Wyndham Estate in the Hunter Valley, my husband assisting me, sunshine, love, music, wine...and Photoshop notes just to add to the mix. This image still endures in the Good Weekend and their promotions of the event, including this year. © Tess Peni
24.08.2012
SYDNEY SWINGS, a new concert series soon to premiere at Lady Macquarie's Chair, overlooking the harbour. I was commissioned to photograph the beautiful singer Kate Cebrano and jazz trumpeter James Morrison together enjoying the delights of Sydney.
© Tess Peni
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20.07.2012
PIN UP MIRANDA, local songstress and model Miranda Carey, a vision of loveliness descends into my home studio, and transforms the place into a veritable 50's beach scene. Long live the one-piece. © Tess Peni
Nikon D200 50mm f/5 1/100s ISO 500 + SB 600 TTL+ SB 28DX + 500W Lower Quartz Tungsten
07.07.2012
HUMPBACK WHALES migrate north from Antarctica to Queensland, up the east coast of Australia, to give birth or mate. They must pass the jutting tip of rock that forms St Georges Head in the Jevis Bay area, which we migrate to every winter with friends, just to see them pass by. © Tess Peni
Nikon D200, 200mm f/16 1/320s ISO 400
02.07.2012
School holidays always herald a hiatus from the normal work flow, why, because I have kids to look after. I clean a yoga school once a week in exchange for my lessons ('Karma Yoga'). My son, being with me, helped rake the Autumn leaves in the courtyard...very zen. © Tess Peni
iPhone 4s edited with Snapseed and my favourite still secret app....
25.06.2012 School Excursion
4/5KD of Boronia Park Primary School at Sugarloaf Point on the banks of the Lane Cove River during an excursion to see the flora and fauna in their local area, Sydney. © Tess Peni
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20.06.2012 Snow White
Actress Kristen Stewart plays with the cameras on the red carpet at the Australian premiere of 'Snow White and the Huntsman', Sydney 19th June, 2012 © Tess Peni
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29.5.2012 Professional Headshots
Sean, who is also my neighbour and manages my son's soccer team, is photographed at my house, in order to
enhance his online presence. Why not. Give yourself an professional edge. Update your image on Linkdin etc. Reasonable fees. In an out under 30 mins.
Nikon D200 80-200mm + 50mm f/5 1/160 ISO 500 Speedlight SB-600 x 2 + white umbrella
26.05.12 Sparks Gold
A huge bonfire keeps us warm in the autumn on a Wollembi (NSW) property as we celebrated a friend's 30th birthday in the bush. © Tess Peni
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