Outer Banks Snow Daze

Living on the Outer Banks in the dead of wintertime can be quite the challenge...especially when there's a bunch of crazy snowstorms that keep on pounding the island.  I used to love the snow but lately it's been hard to handle. BUT, that being said, I was fortunate enough to have good friends that had 4 wheel drive and were able to venture out in the cold when the roads were nothing but ice! Here's some photos from the first snowstorm of the season...featuring my old coworker Ben Hitchcock (check out his photography!), Forest Davis, and my neighbor Troy Murphy.

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100. 2 rolls unknown ISO's in color} *The first few photos look differently because it was before I adjusted the exposure*

Bri + Bri Hawaii Trip 2017

Sitting back to write this blog post, I can hardly believe the trip Bri Vuyovich and I won from Billabong's #SummerGivesOn Instagram Contest! With Megan Haynes, Carly and Cindy from Billabong to thank... this was literally the trip of a lifetime! EVERYTHING was amazing.  {Two best friends from the little ol' Outer Banks take on the island of Oahu!} We stayed two nights at the Royal Hawaiian (Pink Hotel) in Waikiki and three nights at Turtle Bay Resort.  Although we were only there for 5 days, we woke up early every single day and packed in as much fun as we could. From the helicopter tour (with doors off!), to surfing in Waikiki with the Billabong girls, the launch of their New Wave Collection (so great)... then exploring the North Shore, eating fresh fruit and poke almost every meal...and having Iggy Pop play at the Billabong house -- we had an insanely cool trip! Here's some film highlights from Bri (Diggs) + Bri (Vuyovich). It's always been a dream of mine and Bri's to travel to Hawaii together... so thank you to Billabong Women's for making dreams come true!

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100. 16 rolls of all different ISO's in color, switching off between me & Bri}

| MELE KALIKIMAKA |

Ocracoke 2017 | Blk + Wht

This day was absolutely amazing. My best friend Gretchen and I finally had a DAY OFF together, so we decided to do it big with a day trip to Ocracoke, NC.  We drove down to the Hatteras Ferry docks early in the day to get down to Ocracoke and the ferry ride was so cool! The workers saw us taking photos around with our cameras and asked if we wanted to meet the captain {who was a photographer} !! So we got to go all the way up to the "Restricted Area" to meet the captain...who then let us DRIVE the ferry! It was soooo cool!!! Once in Ocracoke, we went to Eduardo's Taco Stand....and let me just say, they were the best damn tacos I've ever had!!! We ate them underneath the Ocracoke Lighthouse & drove around the small town... ended up jumping in the ocean {which was freezing} and seeing the ponies too before getting back on the ferry! Then it was round two of hanging out with the captain and crew in the very top of the ferry! SUCH AN AWESOME DAY!!

This day was one for the books, for sure! Here's the black + white film photography from that day... taken by yours truly! | {Cover Photo: Gretchen wearing a suit by Sea + Yarn handmade crochet bikinis! Check out their Etsy shop here.}

xx B Diggs

P.S. Want to book a photoshoot?  Feel free to email me at briannadiggs5@gmail.com !!

{Minolta Maxxum 4 | 1 roll Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 ISO black and white}

{Gretchen even took this last one of me!}

Blk + Wht

Here's a series of photos from my dad's Nikon film camera, on various places on the Outer Banks, NC! I am using a new type of black and white film...so this roll was kindof like a trial + error run! BUT I love how these turned out! Featured friends include: Bri Vuyovich, Riley Young, Katie Harms, Wolfgang Blackwood, Kim Diggs, Jordyn Cane, and Christaan VanVliet. {Give them all a follow on Insta if you'd like!} Hope you enjoy these!

xx B Diggs

P.S. If ever you want to do a photoshoot, feel free to email me at briannadiggs5@gmail.com !!

{Nikon F100 | 1 roll Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 ISO black and white}

Gretchen Hess | Golden Hour

Big thanks to one of my best friends, Gretchen Hess, for always being down to go on some crazy photoshoot with me! The lighting this day was pretty cool, and Jockey's Ridge is a huge local sand dune (technically a state park) that attracts tourists and locals from all over.  It's the largest natural sand dune on the East Coast! It makes for great photos and I'm so happy with how this photo session turned out. Check out Gretchen on Instagram, {@gretchtay_} and enjoy the salty, desert-bohemian look we created.

xx B Diggs

P.S. How the hell is it already AUGUST?! This summer is flying by!!

{Nikon F100. 2 rolls Portra 160 ISO color}

Summer 2k17

Is it really this late in June!? This summer has been soooo busy for me! I have been working for a local photographer {Gingersnaps Photography} and it has been so good! I definitely can't wait to pay my dues editing in the office so that I can one day finally get to shoot with her! Check out my updated "About Me" section. And in the meantime... enjoy the photos from my latest roll. Summer is in full swing: complete with cookouts, watermelon, beach days and of course... Mom's Sweet Shop! {www.sweetstuffinside.com} CHEERS!

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100. 1 roll Portra 160 ISO color}

Chelsea and Jason Jordan's Wedding!

Chelsea Jones has been a family friend of ours ever since I was born.  She and her sweet babe, Jason Jordan, got married Saturday May 13, 2017 and it was the perfect wedding.  Her dress was stunning and she looked so beautiful. The wedding party looked great together, and the little ring bearers and flower girls (my nieces and nephews) were so funny. Jesse Hines officiated her and Jason, and it was amazing. Lots of joyful tears and confetti; she wouldn't want it any other way. Here's some photos from my roll of film. I even passed the camera off to Casey McDonald (@cacaocacao on Instagram) so that Wolfi and I could get a few photos together too. Enjoy! ....and CONGRATS TO THE JORDANS!!

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100. 1 roll Portra 160 ISO color}

Carlie Sturtz | Wrightsville Beach, NC

So Carlie is a friend of mine... she did my hair awhile back and with balayage/babylights she made my blonde hair look amazing! She contacted me recently about possibly doing a vintage session and I was so excited to shoot with her.

With three different outfit changes, I took a combination of both digital and film photos.  I love the way film photography looks, but sometimes it is convenient to see the photo right then and there on a digital camera.  With the first dress she wore, Carlie was such a floral beauty! It was super windy and walking down by the water her dress was getting the bottom of it soaked.. but she was so natural and fun to work with. 

After leaving Crystal Pier we headed down to South End and the sunset was beautiful.  Perfect weather too. I am very pleased with all the photos and I hope you will enjoy! Go follow Carlie Sturtz {@carlie_noel on Instagram} and if you ever need your hair cut/colored/fixed, go see her at Head to Toe Salon here in Wrightsville Beach, NC!

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100.  2 rolls Portra 160 ISO color}

If you would like to setup a photoshoot in Wilmington or on the Outer Banks, send me an email or find me on Instagram! {briannadiggs5@gmail.com} {@gypseababe on Insta} I'm open to any and all ideas!

Throwback Thursday

Well I promised myself I wouldn't write a sappy blog post about finishing college and getting my degree...{BUT just wanted to throw it out there} that today was my final last day of college classes...and after my exams, I will obtain my degree in Marketing with a Minor in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. 

I have been so fortunate to have so many amazing professors and being able to join the Cameron Executive Network with my mentor Bob Pious was one of the best things I could have invested in! Huge shout out to Courtney Johnson as well...as my photography professor, Courtney has taught me everything I know about film and has pushed me to even progress with color film photography and start a directed independent study with her. She is such a great human and wonderful photographer and I truly admire her.  UNCW has so much to offer. Take advantage of your time in college because it will go by so fast.

UNCW is truly a beautiful campus and I am definitely going to miss it.  Here are some of my photographs throughout my college career.  Most are taken in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach with a few exceptions. From learning how to use a film camera to progressing with 35mm film and playing with color film photography... I have thoroughly enjoyed the ride and can't wait to see what the future post-grad life has in store for me!

xx B Diggs

{Miscellaneous rolls of film. Color & Black-and-white photographs shot on various film cameras including Nikon's and Minolta's}

If ever you want to set up a photoshoot, have any ideas for a session, or simply just want to say hey... email me at briannadiggs5@gmail.com !!

I am always looking to broaden my horizons with my photography!! xx

Charleston Weekend

This was my second time coming down here. Charleston happens to be the oldest {and best} city in SC! I originally came to Charleston last summer to be a bridesmaid in Aubrey {Butcher} Smith's wedding! Now this time I went for Chelsea Jone's Bachelorette Weekend...or shall I say for future Mrs. Jordan?

We stayed in Folly Beach at the most beautiful house, and would go in and out of Charleston throughout the weekend. The Bachelorette Party was hilarious; too many polaroids, floral kimonos, and sexy dance moves to count. Then, on Sunday, my dear friend {Aubrey Smith} took me all throughout Charleston so I could walk around and see the city. 

Charleston has such a vibrant history and a southern charm to it.  Of course, I brought my film camera with me.  Aubrey took me to candle shops & coffee bars {City Lights Coffee recommended}.  We walked down cobblestone streets, AND there were flowers in bloom on almost every windowsill!  The weather was nice, and the city is beautiful. Here's just a glimpse of what I captured.  

xx B Diggs

{Nikon F100. 1 roll Portra 160 ISO color}