04.18.13

on pause this week

Feeling sooo lucky to have one of my oldest, dearest friends visiting me this week!  You see, she lives in a small, very hard to reach place in Alaska, and I haven’t seen her in nearly 3 years.  We’ve been through a lot of times together (A LOT), and since I’ve last seen her she’s had a daughter – so I’m seeing my friend as a mom for the first time – and she’s been doing it for a year already!

It turns out, having a quickly moving 1-year-old in my small living space means a lot of watching – and intercepting (I’ve never seen a child this small climb so well).    But more than that, I’m trying to take advantage of this week with them by doing as much as possible – the things they can’t do in Alaska.  Today we did a 1-year-photo shoot at Atlanta’s biggest park – her first trip to a park, first time in a swing!  Haven’t gotten to those yet, but here are a few of other firsts – first walk in warm weather, first nap outside, and first trip to a donut shop.  (Ok, that one was more about mommy’s friends’ needs.)

I have a few sessions I need to finish up, and those will be coming soon!  Just thought I’d show a peak of what’s keeping me busy this week…

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04.12.13

W, 10 days old

Yet another baby boy!  Baby boys seem to be very popular this spring…

I photographed big sister when she was a newborn – actually, I also photographed her (kind-of), when she was still a bump.  Honored to be back with this family to meet the new member!

We had both sets of grandparents here this day to gather around the 10-day-old.  He’s going to get lots of love.

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04.08.13

find me on facebook!

I’ve finally gotten around to something that’s been on my to-do list since “the holidays”, and created a Facebook page.

Yes, I’ve given to the Facebook craze at last.  And now that I have, I’m asking you to, also!  Head on over here and like the page!  Please.  🙂

And then suggest it to friends who may be interested.  When I get enough “likes” I’ll use it for some give-aways.

Thanks!

And now please enjoy this photo of a rooster tending bar.  Because this is what you find in Key West.

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04.06.13

baby H, 14 days old

I’ve had a spike in newborn requests this spring, and while capturing them and their family in their every day routine is something I know, I’ve found that the concept of taking the newborn and positioning them on their own always makes me hesitate a bit.  It’s not that I’m uncomfortable with the babies themselves, it’s more that in real life, you don’t just go around putting your hands all over a stranger’s child, much less say, “You know, I’d really rather his head be turned this way”, and then crank that guy around.

So after some good friends welcomed their first child recently, I said something like, “Hey, I know you’re not really “baby in a basket” kind of people, but can I come over and make your baby a model in whatever ways I want to, just for the sake of more experience taking over somebody else’s tiny baby?”

And because they are fantastic people, they said “Sure!”

And with that, the hesitation was gone, and it was so much fun to play with this little one.  We were battling some end-of-day dying light, and I crowded him into a corner where his dad was trying to work, so we didn’t go into too much variety, but we did get some tiny smiles.

I’ve known his parents for a long time now, and have been so excited to meet H!  Here he is, in a basket that usually hold’s his mama’s handbags.  🙂

 

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3 months as 3 » J. K. Riggs PhotographyJuly 10, 2013 - 9:55 am

[…] H is 3 months old!  And my, how he has grown. You can see him here at only 2 weeks.  Since then he has eaten, slept, and eaten.  I think he’s storing up for all the energy […]

04.05.13

spring break, home style

My sister and nieces are on spring break this week (even the not-quite 2-year-old has spring break, it seems), and I was fortunate enough to get to spend some time with them this year.

While they didn’t get to go anywhere, they did get to come to downtown Atlanta, and Sara Beth even got to bring a friend for slumber party at Mimi’s house.  We went to see the Broadway tour of Mary Poppins, and I can tell you that it is not so short and sweet as the movie.  For two first graders, a play that started at 8 p.m. was a bit difficult for them to get through.   And then we had to be up bright and early the next morning for a trip to the Aquarium so we could make the dolphin show (which was terrifying to the toddler).

We were like sardines at the Aquarium; it felt like all of Georgia was there for spring break.  But just before we were about to leave there was a request for the jelly fish, I think she really liked them…

 

Of course, it’s not always convenient to lug a camera around.  Especially when you have a toddler that wants to be carried – except for when she wants to be darting through the crowd, running away with something plucked from a shelf at the gift store.  And I didn’t want to take my camera with me to the play, and have to hold it in my lap.  Besides, sometimes you just want to enjoy the moment.  So I wanted to mention that there’s nothing wrong with relying on your phone for some photos these days!  It’s small and always with you.  And the apps can make it fun.  I like Hipstamatic.  Has the look of an old camera and gives you some lens and film options.

So I had just a little something to remember the girls at Mary Poppins by.  When they were hyped up before the show.  Quite in contrast to being limp and asleep in the back of my car afterwards…

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