My Blog has moved!
Hi Everyone!
When I originally built this site, it was because my main photography website was flash based, and did not support blogging. WordPress was good, but it did not have the functionality to be my main photography site. So, two sites were formed. Now, thanks to the iphone and ipad, flash is somewhat on the outs. AND, wordpress has caught up somewhat. So, I’ve moved my blog over to my main site (which is now on wordpress) and will eventually be shutting this one down. Come over and visit me at www.timhillimages.com or at my singer site (also newly redesigned) www.bassbari.com.
Vote for Edith!
Edith is having a halloween costume contest!
Here are the rules:
1. To vote, email Edith [at] timhillimages.com the name of your favorite costume (see attached picture)
2. You can vote one time and one time only
3. You have until October 29th to cast your vote.
4. Forward to anyone you think will enjoy.
Edith will wear this year’s winning costume on Halloween. I will take my picture and post it on facebook.
Feel free to follow her on facebook: facebook.com/edithpugsworth
Next year, the winning and the 4th place costume will be discontinued and two new costumes will replace them!
Snorts and Snores from Edith
to you all, and a Happy Halloween!
Song Creation Begins
I am so happy that the Kickstarter campaign was successful. Things are now in full swing. I have met with my composer, Clint Borzoni, and we have selected poetry of Walt Whitman as the basis for our cycle. Also, when we met, we had an interview regarding particulars of my singing, and what kind of journey I wanted to take while singing Clint’s songs. I then sang a few sketches of ideas Clint had with him, to see how they fit my voice. We played around with his ideas. Let me tell you…the kid’s a genius. Everything felt great in my voice. After that, I sang a few of my favorites, and a few “not so favorites” so he would have a better idea of what and how my voice works (and doesn’t).
Also, after our meeting, I took the poems and studied them. Then I recorded them and emailed them to Clint. He says he will use this to help him build his pacing, interpretation of the poems, and get a general sense of my energy with the words. What he will do next is go over my recordings and plan the harmonic goals of the cycle. Once he has made his game plan, and then, he says, the true composing and inspiration begins.
I believe we are going to have a hit here! I will be posting updates here and on Kickstarter as we travel through this journey!
Win a Date with Edith
Edith is supporting a campaign I have going on kickstarter (see right sidebar). I am commissioning 4 songs from a great, young NYC composer: Clint Borzoni. In order to do this project, I need $1,100 pledged by September 15th. As of this posting, I’m at 50% funding. It’s an all or nothing deal.
So, if you want a date with Edith, my baby girl and pug, pledge $150. I will chaperone the date, as she is too young to go on a “car date.” So, it’s a two for one deal!
For a Rainy, Gloomy Sunday
Edith Pugsworth Hill, III and her Daddy
In January, I adopted the most adorable pug (in my humble opinion). Edith has really made my life complete. Recently, I had the fortune to have my photography mentor, Dara Blakeley, visit me in NYC and do some photography of me and my girl in our home.
Dara is a children and wedding photographer based in Raleigh/Cary, NC. She is a great artist, and the best friend I could ever hope to have.
Spring/Summer Discount Returns
I have been noticing the weather turning warmer every day. With that comes thoughts of spring and summer…and summer opera programs…and summer stock theater. I would like to remind you to book your sittings early if you want shots ready for the summer season. Often photographers can get booked up, or backed up with their editing load in the big spring/summer crunch.
This spring and summer, I will continue to offer $200 off of my deluxe package. I also would like you to know custom packages are available. Email me with the details of what you need and I can customize a package to fit.
Busy Fall and Winter Season / Recent Clients
Sinfonica de Yucatan (Mexico) Carmen Production Publicity Photos – Carla Dirlikov, mezzo-soprano
Kirk Dougherty, tenor – Headshots
Kevin Murray, baritone – Headshots
Mary Hughes – Children Portraits
Clare Jacobs, soprano – Headshots
Support the Creation of Song!
