Diggzy: 5 Things About Photographer Behind Rihanna’s Pregnancy Announcement Photos
02.02.2022 - 00:01
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Rihanna, 33, and A$AP Rocky, 33, are expecting their first child. The power couple announced the big news on Jan. 31 in a photoshoot that was shot by celebrity photographer Miles Diggs, better known as Diggzy. The gorgeous photos show Ri flaunting her baby bump underneath a pink coat, while A$AP rocked a blue jacket. The couple’s mismatched colors have left fans questioning if their baby is a boy or a girl.
Ri and A$AP’s pregnancy pics have been praised while making their way around the internet. Miles deserves all the credit for snapping such incredible images. But who is Miles, a.k.a Diggzy? Here’s what to know about the man behind one of Hollywood’s most memorable pregnancy reveals ever.
1. He’s from New Jersey. Miles hails from the Garden State. He grew up playing basketball and found a passion for photography when he started selling photos of the players to their parents. “I just had that entrepreneurial spirit, but I assumed my path would take me into sports photography,” he told Vogue in a wide-ranging interview published in June 2021. Miles said that he would head into New York City to snap photos, which led to his life-changing encounter with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz in 2012.
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“I came across them in SoHo, but I didn’t have anything for them to sign,” he said to Vogue. “I thought, okay, let me try and take their photo, which caught them off guard a little because I didn’t know what I was doing. Alicia was just so dope about everything. She said, ‘Alright, but just let me fix my hair first!’ So I waited and it turned out great.” From there, Miles pursued his career with paparazzi photography.
2. He has a big social media following. Miles shares his celebrity photos on Instagram, where he
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