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Saturday 13 November 2010
Thursday 11 November 2010
Piffle.....what a night!
On Sunday 7th November the TipTop Team went to the Glee Club in Birmingham to be the official photographers for 'Piffle' - a night of Dada inspired cabaret madness.....and what a night it was!
The event organiser, Ditzy Diamond put on the most amazing show - it was never in doubt that the event would be a huge success but I dont think the audience (TipTop included) realised what a great night was going to be had by all.
The night started off as every cabaret show should with the most amazing performance from Mister Joe Black. As always Joe had the audience in fits of laughter and had everyones toes tapping to his tunes. One lucky audience member got close to Joe in a way he wasn't expecting...underneath him!! oh er! Joe later went on to perform his infamous 'minstrel act'....genius pure genius! Joe you rock!
Frayed Knott provided fantastic circus skills with Amelie Soleil eating razor blades whilst drinking red wine and later performing with partner Edd Muir in a dangerous but mesmerising whip act.
Beatrix von Bourbon sang her very catchy 'Milkshake' song - dam you Beatrix, that song is still going round in my head almost a week later...it was fab though! Beatrix later did beat poetry showing she really can think on her feet about the most random subjects and turn them into poetry.... teabag anyone?
Khandie Khisses was completely mad but such a showgirl - two performances that teased the audience, especially the boys on the front row. Khandie is certainly not to be missed if you get the opportunity to see her live.
Live music was played by Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers - to say I didnt stop smiling and singing along is an understatement. I was so pleased when they announced you could by their CD in the half time break - the most random band I've seen but one of the best..... CHEESE!
Heather Sweet sang her little heart out as only a mermaid can....a very naughty mermaid at that. Heather brings a sense of cuteness, comedy and naughtiness to any stage and she certainly didnt disappoint on Sunday night.
Cherry Darling, Drag Queen extraordinaire kicked off the second half with a bang. I've never seen so many sequins and feathers on one stage.....that girl certainly knows how to work the audience and tease n please. Lip Synching to Whitney Houston's Queen of the Night she wowed everyone. Cherry Darling is by far the best Draq Queen I have had the pleasure of seeing. She has a very cheeky smile, she knows what she wants and boy does she go out to get it. Watch out boys....
Twinkel Pink spent all of her time up a pole...dancing. Twinkel was the pre show entertainment and interval entertainment. To look sexy on a pole is tricky enough but to do it for over an hour is just amazing. Dressed in a tiny black number Twinkel showed the audience moves, bumps and grinds leaving them cheering for more.
The whole night was compared by the lovable Decadent Gent - Ditzy's partner in crime. DG held the night together perfectly, he was cheeky, a little blue, entertaining and just overall fan blinkin tastic.
Last but by no means least... the show was stage managed by the wonderful Fey Tish - she really did pull everything together on the stage and made sure the show ran to perfection.
Ditzy Diamond you should be very proud of yourself...... pictures to follow!
The event organiser, Ditzy Diamond put on the most amazing show - it was never in doubt that the event would be a huge success but I dont think the audience (TipTop included) realised what a great night was going to be had by all.
The night started off as every cabaret show should with the most amazing performance from Mister Joe Black. As always Joe had the audience in fits of laughter and had everyones toes tapping to his tunes. One lucky audience member got close to Joe in a way he wasn't expecting...underneath him!! oh er! Joe later went on to perform his infamous 'minstrel act'....genius pure genius! Joe you rock!
Frayed Knott provided fantastic circus skills with Amelie Soleil eating razor blades whilst drinking red wine and later performing with partner Edd Muir in a dangerous but mesmerising whip act.
Beatrix von Bourbon sang her very catchy 'Milkshake' song - dam you Beatrix, that song is still going round in my head almost a week later...it was fab though! Beatrix later did beat poetry showing she really can think on her feet about the most random subjects and turn them into poetry.... teabag anyone?
Khandie Khisses was completely mad but such a showgirl - two performances that teased the audience, especially the boys on the front row. Khandie is certainly not to be missed if you get the opportunity to see her live.
Live music was played by Biscuithead & the Biscuit Badgers - to say I didnt stop smiling and singing along is an understatement. I was so pleased when they announced you could by their CD in the half time break - the most random band I've seen but one of the best..... CHEESE!
Heather Sweet sang her little heart out as only a mermaid can....a very naughty mermaid at that. Heather brings a sense of cuteness, comedy and naughtiness to any stage and she certainly didnt disappoint on Sunday night.
Cherry Darling, Drag Queen extraordinaire kicked off the second half with a bang. I've never seen so many sequins and feathers on one stage.....that girl certainly knows how to work the audience and tease n please. Lip Synching to Whitney Houston's Queen of the Night she wowed everyone. Cherry Darling is by far the best Draq Queen I have had the pleasure of seeing. She has a very cheeky smile, she knows what she wants and boy does she go out to get it. Watch out boys....
Twinkel Pink spent all of her time up a pole...dancing. Twinkel was the pre show entertainment and interval entertainment. To look sexy on a pole is tricky enough but to do it for over an hour is just amazing. Dressed in a tiny black number Twinkel showed the audience moves, bumps and grinds leaving them cheering for more.
The whole night was compared by the lovable Decadent Gent - Ditzy's partner in crime. DG held the night together perfectly, he was cheeky, a little blue, entertaining and just overall fan blinkin tastic.
Last but by no means least... the show was stage managed by the wonderful Fey Tish - she really did pull everything together on the stage and made sure the show ran to perfection.
Ditzy Diamond you should be very proud of yourself...... pictures to follow!
Tuesday 9 November 2010
The Gallery is Open!
Steve and I are both really pleased to finally announce that our photography gallery has opened!
We had a VIP launch on Saturday 6th November where over 100 guests viewed the 17 images on display and celebrated with us in style. Images in the current exhibition are from photographers who regularly attend the TipTop Photography Club (www.tiptop-photographyclub.com) - with a theme of Birmingham each photographer submitted images which represented their thoughts of the 2nd city.
The gallery is one of a kind in the Jewellery Quarter - over 1000sq foot it allows artists to display their work in a contemporary environment, with lots of viewing and socialising room in the gallery it really is the most perfect place to show off work.
The gallery is available for artists to hire on a daily, weekly or monthly basis - all images are hung professionally with the option for press/PR/launch nights to be arranged by TipTop Photography.
The gallery can comfortably hold around 100 people, with an on site kitchen facility, food and drinks can be catered for with ease.
Following are a few images taken prior to the launch to showcase the space available.
We had a VIP launch on Saturday 6th November where over 100 guests viewed the 17 images on display and celebrated with us in style. Images in the current exhibition are from photographers who regularly attend the TipTop Photography Club (www.tiptop-photographyclub.com) - with a theme of Birmingham each photographer submitted images which represented their thoughts of the 2nd city.
The gallery is one of a kind in the Jewellery Quarter - over 1000sq foot it allows artists to display their work in a contemporary environment, with lots of viewing and socialising room in the gallery it really is the most perfect place to show off work.
The gallery is available for artists to hire on a daily, weekly or monthly basis - all images are hung professionally with the option for press/PR/launch nights to be arranged by TipTop Photography.
The gallery can comfortably hold around 100 people, with an on site kitchen facility, food and drinks can be catered for with ease.
Following are a few images taken prior to the launch to showcase the space available.
Monday 1 November 2010
First day in the full time job!
Well first day of being an entrepreneur is almost over....i even had dinner ready for when Steveo got home! I'm going to like this way of life!
It feels like I am on holiday! I didn't know what this morning would feel like.... Would I be happy, sad, apprehensive??? I woke up this morning with Steve, it's a case of if I don't get up with him I will still be asleep when he comes home!
After having breakfast tea together I walked upstairs to our large home office, sat down and switched on the pc.
I don't know where the time has gone today! It's flown by. I had an interesting call from a foreign consulant requiring a quote plus booked in some studio hires and also replied to lots of emails.
Tomorrow the fun starts.... Website updating, the start of our marketing plan and preparing press releases for the media for the forthcoming exhibition.
How did I manage to fit a full time job in?????
It feels like I am on holiday! I didn't know what this morning would feel like.... Would I be happy, sad, apprehensive??? I woke up this morning with Steve, it's a case of if I don't get up with him I will still be asleep when he comes home!
After having breakfast tea together I walked upstairs to our large home office, sat down and switched on the pc.
I don't know where the time has gone today! It's flown by. I had an interesting call from a foreign consulant requiring a quote plus booked in some studio hires and also replied to lots of emails.
Tomorrow the fun starts.... Website updating, the start of our marketing plan and preparing press releases for the media for the forthcoming exhibition.
How did I manage to fit a full time job in?????
Sunday 31 October 2010
Our first exhibition
Over the last few months, members of the TipTop Photography Club have been working on putting together our first exhibition of images.
The fantastic array of images are the work of 16 photographers who all regularly attend the photography club meetings held twice a month at the TipTop Photography studios in Birmingham.
Steve and I decided on the theme of the exhibition in seconds.....for our first public display we wanted it to be of the place where the club is based, Birmingham.
There are a wide variety of images on show, I have submitted a piece based on the ongoing issue of Homeless people.....I purposely set out on a Sunday morning to talk to people who lived on the street. It wasn't long before I was talking to 2 lovely guys but clearly despite their happy exteriors they were cold and didn't know where their next meal or warm shower would be coming from.
Steve's images shows off The Mailbox in two very different lights. The first in the day... A very vibrant image with powerful colours, the second is night-time at The Mailbox, gorgeous lighting shows it off to perfection.
Founder club member Trev The Fish has submitted a night scape of The Jewellery Quarter with stunning light trails from passing cars. Andrew York who was one of the first TipTop club members is exhibiting a retro image of Birmingham focusing on old style telephone boxes just a short walk from The Town Hall, Eden Place off Colemore Row.
Other images featured include Gas Street Basin by John, an abstract office block from Karl, a misty view of the canal locks by Ken plus many many more stunning pieces.
The exhibition opens it's doors on Saturday 6th November at 11:30am.
Images to follow!
All welcome!
The fantastic array of images are the work of 16 photographers who all regularly attend the photography club meetings held twice a month at the TipTop Photography studios in Birmingham.
Steve and I decided on the theme of the exhibition in seconds.....for our first public display we wanted it to be of the place where the club is based, Birmingham.
There are a wide variety of images on show, I have submitted a piece based on the ongoing issue of Homeless people.....I purposely set out on a Sunday morning to talk to people who lived on the street. It wasn't long before I was talking to 2 lovely guys but clearly despite their happy exteriors they were cold and didn't know where their next meal or warm shower would be coming from.
Steve's images shows off The Mailbox in two very different lights. The first in the day... A very vibrant image with powerful colours, the second is night-time at The Mailbox, gorgeous lighting shows it off to perfection.
Founder club member Trev The Fish has submitted a night scape of The Jewellery Quarter with stunning light trails from passing cars. Andrew York who was one of the first TipTop club members is exhibiting a retro image of Birmingham focusing on old style telephone boxes just a short walk from The Town Hall, Eden Place off Colemore Row.
Other images featured include Gas Street Basin by John, an abstract office block from Karl, a misty view of the canal locks by Ken plus many many more stunning pieces.
The exhibition opens it's doors on Saturday 6th November at 11:30am.
Images to follow!
All welcome!
Saturday 30 October 2010
A full time career? Yes please!
I woke up this morning to a new FULL TIME career! That's right....me, Deb is managing the studio and corporate events on a full time capacity.
I'm a strong believer that things happen for a reason...there has recently been an opportunity presented to Steven and I which has meant that we are able to follow our dreams and turn TioTop into something special.
The past 12 months have seen our business grow from strength to strength with us getting to the point where we had to turn down work on a regulate basis! Of course,no one wants to turn work away......so we find ourselves in a position where we can really live the dream!
The next few weeks will see some exciting changes at both the studio and the services we can offer our clients.
Steve and I are very excited.....we hope you keep following our little blog and keeping track of what's on offer!
Not bad for two photographers who started out in a little back street mouldy studio knowing nothing about business! We are clearly doing something right! :-)
I'm a strong believer that things happen for a reason...there has recently been an opportunity presented to Steven and I which has meant that we are able to follow our dreams and turn TioTop into something special.
The past 12 months have seen our business grow from strength to strength with us getting to the point where we had to turn down work on a regulate basis! Of course,no one wants to turn work away......so we find ourselves in a position where we can really live the dream!
The next few weeks will see some exciting changes at both the studio and the services we can offer our clients.
Steve and I are very excited.....we hope you keep following our little blog and keeping track of what's on offer!
Not bad for two photographers who started out in a little back street mouldy studio knowing nothing about business! We are clearly doing something right! :-)
Sunday 24 October 2010
Things set to change at TipTop Towers
Watch this space for some interesting and important news...... that's all I'm saying at the moment!
So, whats been happening with us?
During the last week we have photographed http://www.amway.co.uk/ . We were asked to capture a grand reward and recognition event & gala evening.
Amway is the largest direct selling company selling health, beauty and home care products. We had a great time and so did the http://www.amway.co.uk/ business owners.
BBC1 Apprentice Runner Up Claire Young also attended the event http://www.claireyoung.co.uk/ now working alongside Amway.
Later on in the week we photographed the opening of a new store in Bearwood, Birmingham called Cash Generator http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/ The Mayor of Sandwell Pauline Hinton opened the store with the business owner.
We have also been meeting with wedding clients - 2011 is not far away - this week we have taken bookings for 3 weddings. I adore photographing weddings, for me they are so full of excitement....love them.
So, whats been happening with us?
During the last week we have photographed http://www.amway.co.uk/ . We were asked to capture a grand reward and recognition event & gala evening.
Amway is the largest direct selling company selling health, beauty and home care products. We had a great time and so did the http://www.amway.co.uk/ business owners.
BBC1 Apprentice Runner Up Claire Young also attended the event http://www.claireyoung.co.uk/ now working alongside Amway.
Later on in the week we photographed the opening of a new store in Bearwood, Birmingham called Cash Generator http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/ The Mayor of Sandwell Pauline Hinton opened the store with the business owner.
We have also been meeting with wedding clients - 2011 is not far away - this week we have taken bookings for 3 weddings. I adore photographing weddings, for me they are so full of excitement....love them.
The TipTop Photography club has also submitted work to be featured in Decembers edition of DSLR magazine.... exciting times.
For now.... over and out.
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