New friends...

Today was our 2nd club meeting at 'The Loft' the Jewellery Quarter Centre of Photography.

There was 17 photographers and 3 models using the 2000sq ft studio space - the photographers split into 3 groups and in turn worked with all models.

Images were being posted on the net within a couple of hours of the shoot - everyone has been exceptionally positive about the club saying how much they are enjoying it and how refreshing it is not to be bound by stuffy club rules.

The photographers in the club range in ability - there is no judging of people, no 'i have a better camera than you' mentality - everyone helps each other out - it really is fantastic

Here are a couple of images from today taken by Steve and myself...Keep checking the blog for more updates from TipTop Towers :-)

Busy busy busy

What a busy week its been. I cant believe its Friday already.

The studio has been buzzing all week with new models, photographers hiring the studio, the first Photoshop Course lesson and much more.

Steve held a very successful first Photoshop lesson on Tuesday - feedback from participants has been great, Steve came back from the evening buzzing with excitement looking forward and planning for the following week.

There is lots of planning going on at the moment in preparation for the opening of the adjoining studio.

There will be 3 fixed sets; a boudoir set, perfect for both glamour and vintage; a lounge area, kitchen/diner plus an interchangeable colour area.

We will have a prop database for photographers/models to view and use when hiring the studio - we are always on the hunt for a bargain - in fact last Sunday we purchased a 2ND PEACOCK CHAIR!! Its a standing joke between Steve and I that someone once said peacock chairs and white backgrounds were old school.....if it is old school its still looking good!!

We have a whole weekend in the studio (its a good job we have a fantastic house & dog sitter!!) we have two Burlesque workshops tomorrow featuring the amazing and talented Leigh Mon Meringue, Lola Pops, Suzie Sequin & Pixie Parasol.

Sunday we meet for the 2ND club meeting - we have arranged for 2 models to attend so the group will have the first club shoot!

Phew...on Monday it starts all over again!

Its all go...

Its been a very busy week for us...arranging workshops, courses, tutorials and much more.

The club is up and running with the 2nd meeting only a week away - its all good.

There are plenty of workshops planned for the remainder of the year so get in touch if you would like some more info.

Thats it for now...back to editing.
Over and Out

TopTop goes clubbing

Thursday night was the first night of the TipTop Photography club.

We were hoping for approx 5 people to show - 17 people arrived on time and made their way up to the studio - Steve and I were so excited!

It was lovely to put faces to names! Thank you to everyone who came.

The night was spent chatting, showing favorite images and generally getting to know eachother.

We have a really good range of abilities and interests in the club - there is something for everyone - its going to be good!

Our next meeting is going to be an actual shoot in our studio - watch out for a few pics in the near future.