Lately | adventures in Instagram

A few snaps of the last few months through Instagram.

the Best Date I've Ever Had

Two weeks ago, I packed up my car and drove the nine hundred ninety-nine miles to my mom's house in Statesboro, Georgia.  It was the first time in months that I'd had enough days between shoots to take the trip, and I don't like being away from her for so long.  I stayed long enough to hang out, celebrate an early Thanksgiving, get her completely addicted to Friday Night Lights and spend a Saturday afternoon with my two favorite munchkins.

I asked Jax and Celina if they'd like to spend a few hours with me - just the three of us - on Saturday afternoon.  "Yes!" they shouted excitedly.

"Great!" I said. "It's a date!"

At the word date, Jax scrunched up his nose and slapped his forehead, groaning with disgust.  He is very against that word and anything that goes along with it, which is why I always make sure to ask him if he has a girlfriend.

We went to BlissBerry and topped our frozen yogurt with way too much candy, took silly pictures and threw coins into the fountain outside (we said our wishes out loud and they all came true, fyi).  Then we piled back in the car and drove to the movie theater to see Wreck It Ralph in 3D.  Celina and I were practically comatose halfway through it, so she climbed over and snuggled up on my lap.  Jax held my hand to warm it up as he giggled through all the silly scenes.  Two of the characters kissed toward the end, and Jax was audibly disgusted, causing some laughter from some of the adult guys in the back.

I'm constantly amazed by how intelligent, eloquent and sweet my niece and nephew are.  They are exceptional kids and I feel so lucky to know them.  I wish I could see them every day, but I think we're pretty fortunate to have these little dates; their infrequency makes us appreciate them even more.

all photos from my instagram

Lately

...through my phone.

Here's what I've been up to since July (in no particular order)....

• Napped with Susie on my lawn.
• Made (continue to make) pumpkin everything.  I think I have a problem.
• NYC Fashion's Night Out, which is good for free booze and not realizing you bumped into Ryan Lochte.  Also, really cool vintage camera display at DKNY.  Good job, DKNY.
• Finally went to DIA: Beacon.  Richard Sera and Sol LeWitt's exhibits made me smile really big. SO awesome.  Go see.
• Finally hung stuff on my walls.  Very randomly.
• Coffee dates with Felicia where I stop mid sentence and say things like "HOLD STILL, there are AWESOME things going on with your sunglasses right now."
• Appreciated local drives.  It's so pretty in the Hudson Valley.
• Shamelessly took way too many pictures of my dogs.
• Went to the Hamptons.  Unintentionally coordinated bright yellow outfits with my best friend (what are the odds?).  Shared a pool with a giant purple inflatable dragon.
• Enjoying the beautiful weather we've been having.
• My cousin's baby shower in Jersey!  I love when awesome people breed.
• Flew to Georgia and spent a week working from there and hanging with my family.  We're a little ridiculous sometimes.
• ATTENDED a wedding.  AS A GUEST (whatttt!).  It was beautiful.
• Hiked with Rocco every chance we got.
• Rocked the ClickBox.  Just wait until you see photos from the last one we did.
• And that last picture is from when I spent a solid ten minutes freaking out (which, for me, means just walking around a lot, making weird faces and saying "hmmmm" a lot) because I couldn't find my bag.  And then I found it.  On my arm.

And here's the photographic evidence...

the past month (through instagram)

Route 218

Cornwall, New York

My last instagram post left me just arriving home from Europe.  With everything that's been going on since, I feel like that was a year ago (which means it's time to go back, right?).  Here's what I've been up to....

the last few weeks (through Instagram)

I'm home from Europe and, after the last two days of catching up (complete with jet lag), I'm ready for another vacation.  Fortunately, this weekend will be full of fun, sun and friends in the city - just what I need!

I'll be posting some of the thousands (I'm not kidding) of photos I took over the next week or two (or six), and what better place to start than instagram?

Lately. And why this week is so great.

morningscapes // rainy daze
the studio got a serious cleaning yesterday // being one with the turf at Dietz Stadium

Lately

 (via my iPhone)

• Last night, this beautiful lady called me at 9:30 from the Florida Keys with some very exciting news.  For someone who deals with engagements quite a bit more than the average individual, you'd think I would be a little more collected and less like a thirteen year old girl.  I can't help it though.  I'm so, so happy for my friends - it's hard not to jump up and down with excitement!
• I spent last weekend with my Mom and the rest of my Georgia family.  My niece had her fourth birthday party (photos to come) and I spent all of Friday night and Saturday covering things in glitter, hanging crepe paper and icing cupcakes.  Then, on Mother's Day, I parked myself right next to my Mama and stayed there until it was time to go to the airport.
• I checked in for my flight on my phone en route to Savannah and found that I had somehow ended up in first class on BOTH legs of my trip home.  I'm not really sure how it happened, but I certainly wasn't complaining.
• This week is the last week of the 2012 lacrosse season.  It's hard to believe I'm wrapping up my fourth year of coaching - my very first freshmen girls are graduating this year!  How did that happen?!  As much as I'm sad to see them go, I couldn't be prouder of them.
• My favorite San Franciscan magazine editor is heading into New York this week and I fully intend to monopolize a few hours of her time on the East Coast.
• And as if this week wasn't already awesome, I'll be wrapping it up on a plane, on my way to see my best friend, some of my favorite clients and a lot of wine and croissants.

Glitter wine bottles inspired by Bijou // photos of Paris from an old album of my grandmother's.
Yogi tea & croissants // little feet in sparkly shoes

hydrangeas at my Mama's // airplane essentials
delicious Poppy's burger // surprise visit from my favorite Germans

sleepy puppy // fueling my recent Paul Newman obsession
MacCarren Park with one of my fav photog friends // concoctions in the kitchen

pretty city // Tito's in Beacon is delicious
Behind the scenes at a Bijou shoot // Bannerman's print - a gift for my papa.

Updates

Things on the ol' blog have seemed a bit sparse as of late, eh?  Contrary to how it appears, I assure you, I have not been hibernating.  Here's a little recap of my last few months...

Suze after snooze // graffiti from the Move On MS event at American Trash // the studio all dressed up for Boudoir sessions

a casual Friday evening serenade // Easter hair // 'tis the season - I've been spending my afternoons outside with my favorite teenagers.

Blueberry Pie // homesweethome: my father's advice on raising daughters //  a Hemingway cat!

letter books from Katrina // Rocco! // the Click crew being British

street art in NYC // big brew selection at the Hop in Beacon // sampler tray from the Hop

Brooklyn Bridge // doggy pile // street view from High Line Park

super cute mini-Jen! // #ladieswhobrunch // pretty flowers for a birthday girl

puppies!! // NYC from the air // Saint Patrick's Day with friends

jumping Bean // hugs from my favorites // silly faces with Celina

Snoop dee-oh-double-gee // photos of the munchkins on mom's vanity // a Classy Cowboy

silly Jax // pages salvaged from the hurricane flooding // munchkins in Georgia

lovely note from my very sweet friend, whom I miss dearly // flying dog // magazine cover

view from the top // Bank Square is so cozy // prized possessions

coffee in a jar // my neighbor's horse // red jeans

a mug I love // East River // Mexican Style Corn

stickers // Cafe Habana, SoHo // Benny Marchant

train station // Susie is part parrot // hike

Grand Central // batman birthday // Donte in Richmond on my birthday

Granny's locket // we won best of! // envelope love from Miss Betsi

Detroit airport (such an epic tunnel!) // Sahara Smoke trade show // Las Vegas

fuel // Peter Lik's gallery // layovers

layovers // Zuri in New Paltz // Meg's furbaby

Kyle <3's 'merica // Poppy's burger! // Poppy's wisdom

first Bijou meeting: January 13, 2012 at Le Bouchon // the Violet's Green Monster // Dallas from the Sky - last flight of 2011

Updates:

• There are so many exciting opportunities that have come the Click way recently and it is going to be a very hectic year (in the best way possible).  I just mapped out my calendar and it looks like there won't be much downtime until December (ahh!).  Hint: there are going to be a lot more airport Instagrams coming your way ;)
• Bijou is taking off.  Jen & I have put together a team of individuals that are creative, talented, smart, funny and so wonderful to work with - we couldn't be more excited about the first issue, launching on April 30th.  In the mean time, we've been posting a ton of content on the Bijou Blog (like this swoonworthy proposal video!)
• I've recently become more involved with the ALSA, greater NY chapter, and have met such incredible families who are going through the same struggles as my own.  I'm in the process of developing a project that will raise awareness about Lou Gherig's disease and I am really, really excited about it, so keep an eye out!
• While the ALS is progressing, Mom is doing well.  She taught me how to crochet during my last visit, spent this morning putting together Easter baskets for the munchkins and she was able to join in on the last ALS meeting from a thousand miles away via Skype!  Aside from my hand covering the computer's microphone during a portion of the meeting, it worked very well :)  Your continued support means the world to us - thank you so much for all of your kind words and sweet thoughts!

I hope you're all having a wonderful Easter!

Thanks for reading :)

xxJac

Vacation Photos via Instagram

 

l-r, t-b: sunset on the PCH, stop sign in Brentwood, Katrina & red phone booth outside of McCabe's, one of so. many. pool tables., somewhere over the southwest, AMAZING pizza from Mozza, Dole whip float from the Magic Kingdom, Kaya and Madison, tea, Katrina & I after attending the Price is Right - I didn't win a boat (airs 12/21), Madison acted as a stand in for Rocco & Susie, airport essentials (peanut m&ms and 18,345 bottles of water not featured), Wizard pride in Disneyland!, a ridiculous pumpkin-pecan-brandy frozen dessert from Mozza, Mickey ferris wheel!, Villa Blanca (RHoBH) - we went, but no sign of Mrs. Vanderpump.

Notable sights that you may or may not see on this blog (or tumblr) (or facebook): two live shows by the Neighbors, burgers at Father's Office, seeing this movie at Third Street Promenade (which is actually where they filmed a scene or two - weird!), drinks at Bigfoot West and a 1920's themed place that I can't, for the life of me, remember the name of, an engagement session in Abbot Kinney and Venice, an impromptu photo shoot at Amoeba Records, seeing swarms of paparazzi who could have, possibly, been following Seal, attaining a really nice couch loveseat (or at least part of one) for Kat&Kaya's place, good food/drinks/serenading at Don Antonio's, a jam session at Neptune's Net, a little mini hike in Malibu... the list goes on and on.

You can follow me on Instagram, too.  You know, if you want to.

My vacation was really awesome.  As you can tell, I did a lot, and in true JacPfef form, managed to fit some work in there too (coming soon!).  The last few days were a little rough after hearing some sad news from back home, but fortunately, my people in LA are very good at keeping a smile on my face.  I was back for less than a week, shooting nearly every day and then had to race down to Georgia to be with my family for a few days.

Alas, I have returned.  And I'm staying put!
For a few weeks at least ;)

Hipstamatic

I'm sure if you have an iPhone or Facebook, you've heard of the Hipstamatic photo app.  As a fan of toy cameras like the Holga, Diana and FujiInstax - I love it.  I've decided to do something a little different and share some of my Hipstamatic photos, because I think they came out really cool - and hey, why not?

So yes, this is me sharing my week via cell phone pictures on my professional photography blog.  Enjoy.