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One of the aspects of film I enjoy the most is the ability to shoot with a different film types and feel like I have a camera.

You would be amazed at how excited I am to get my hands on new-to-me film, load it in my camera, and shoot away happily – simply imagining the goodness that is captured.

As is the case with Fuji Neopan 400 black and white film – I love the grain in these captures.

These images also hold another first for me – they were processed and scanned by Richard’s Photo Lab.  I’ve always used local photography labs to develop my film.  This was the first time that I actually dropped film in the mail.  I must admit that I am amazed at the results.  It has proven to me that where you process your film makes a huge difference.

Posted in 35mm, film, fuji neopan 400, home is love, i love details, my life, nikon f100
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  • Niru - July 25, 2012 - 10:57 pm

    I don’t know much about film photography (I so wish to experience film someday), but the balance of light and shadow in these photos is really something and those grains, that softness somehow makes the moment/mood in them more tangible.
    Jarrette, thank you very much for visiting twinklingmoments and for your encouraging words.ReplyCancel

  • Pink Ronnie - July 26, 2012 - 5:13 am

    I am completely smitten with these images. Wow, you really inspire me to consider film photography one day in the future.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • Vickie - July 26, 2012 - 7:45 am

    these are gorgeous, especially love the succulent by the windowReplyCancel

  • Dottie - July 26, 2012 - 9:42 am

    Beautiful! I have never used Fuji Neopan – such a Kodak girl – but now I’m interested. These are rich and creamy like Tmax (of course, your use of soft light makes a huge difference) while having a tiny more grain like Tri-X.

    For developing, I’ve tried three mail-away and several local labs. Richard Photo is hands down the best; their work is near-perfect and I adjust the scans very little, if at all. The downsides are the cost (less expensive than my local pro lab, but much more expensive than the other mail-aways) and the wait time of up to four weeks. So I save RPL for very important film, such as weddings. I use North Coast Photo for second-level important film, such as vacation photos. Their enhanced scans are very nice, although I have to adjust color a bit. Most everything else goes to the local Ritz camera one-hour lab.

    p.s. Nice to see your F100 come out to play. :)ReplyCancel

  • Milynn - July 30, 2012 - 9:10 pm

    These photos are just stunning! I’m new here and I am so loving your talent!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - August 1, 2012 - 12:27 am

    beautiful shots, the right flower in the diptych is stunning.ReplyCancel

  • sarah - August 2, 2012 - 11:20 am

    i adore all of these. you’ve got me absolutely itching to try some neopan now. and i know exactly that feeling you describe, because new film has so much potential, and you don’t know what’s going to come of it, but that’s pretty damn exhilarating. the tones and softness here are magic. there’s no way digital could ever live up to film, when film is done right.ReplyCancel

  • Justyna - August 26, 2012 - 2:26 pm

    Oh stunning! I love neopan, it used to be my fav film back in the days, must repeat the experience. Thanks.ReplyCancel

Captures from my iPhone, lately.

All of these are included in my instagram feed (@thesweetlight) – which I find addictive, to say the least.   I am continuously amazed and inspired by the images on instagram – it encourages me to push my own limitations with the camera on my phone.

Posted in digital, iphone
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  • Vickie - July 24, 2012 - 8:04 am

    beautiful, love the path & the cherriesReplyCancel

  • Diane - July 24, 2012 - 9:32 am

    so beautiful….I love how you capture the lightReplyCancel

  • Niru - July 24, 2012 - 6:25 pm

    The light in the first two photos is so sweet and evocative, as always!ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - July 25, 2012 - 8:47 am

    Just beautiful. Each one of them.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon Caillier - July 25, 2012 - 1:12 pm

    I just love your Louisiana pictures. Maybe because it’s my home.ReplyCancel

  • Briana Morrison - July 25, 2012 - 7:53 pm

    Such a dreamy camera combo on the bottom left!

    Loving this photo collection. :-)ReplyCancel

  • Relyn - July 28, 2012 - 5:40 pm

    I’m off to find you on Instagram!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - August 1, 2012 - 12:26 am

    these are lovely!ReplyCancel

  • twiggs - August 4, 2012 - 7:21 am

    it’s so interesting because i’m fighting with the doubt of buying an iphone just because of that and all the other functionalities, but of course, instagram would be a major point. it’s harder to carry along my canon 5d markii with me, because it’s huge and i wanted something easier to connect with the world through my pictures, avoiding the usual process of cables, lightroom and publishing! let’s see! :)ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - August 5, 2012 - 8:48 pm

      Twiggs, you *must* get a smartphone. I love the community feel of instagram, and it is much better than lugging around your DSLR.ReplyCancel

  • Christina - August 13, 2012 - 12:48 pm

    glorious!
    xoReplyCancel

These are the last of my captures from Louisiana, all taken with my polaroid land camera.  I hope you have enjoyed these images!

I have been feeling a bit off creative wise.  But I am slowly finding my way back.  I know this is true for everyone who creates, regardless of your medium.  Setting my camera to side for a bit has definitely renewed my spirit.

 

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, louisiana, polaroid land camera
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  • Dottie - July 24, 2012 - 12:43 am

    Gorgeous! This film and camera combination is great for the location. (The first photo is especially magical looking.) I assume it was a bright, sunny day and I like how Fuji FP 100 mutes the light and makes the result much less contrasty than it would be on, for example, Ektar 100 or Portra 160.

    I’m glad to hear you are slowly finding your way back to your creativity. Sometimes laying down the camera for a while until you feel inspired is a great way to recharge.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - July 25, 2012 - 12:24 pm

      @Dottie – you are so right – it was a bright, sunny day and the fuji fp 100c mutes the light perfectly.ReplyCancel

A few more Louisiana details.

These images remind me so much of my childhood, spent sitting on chairs like these on my grandmother’s porch.  She didn’t have air conditioning, and the porch was actually cooler than the house……

 

Posted in Contax, film, Kodak Ektar 100, louisiana, medium format
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I’m just getting my film back from my trip home to Louisiana.  I made a point to capture the windows that spoke to me.  Windows dressed so simply, yet so profound.

I’ve been taking my time, lately.  Documenting here and there with my camera, but mostly living in the moment.  Experiencing without the need to click a shutter.  Surprisingly, I am enjoying that.

More, soon.

Posted in Contax, film, Fuji Pro 400H, Kodak Ektar 100, louisiana, medium format
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Spending some time in Louisiana (more images to come once film is developed + scanned).

And of course, coffee is first on my list of places to visit while I am home.

Imagine my surprise when I walked in and saw all of those cameras – heaven!   And the other nice touch – the owner’s photography is displayed on all of the walls.  Nothing like talking cameras over coffee, I could probably do that all day.

Loved this place, I’ll definitely be back.

On a side note, I’m really loving Fuji Pro 400H film these days.  I’ve overexposing by one stop, and I’m finding that makes a world of difference.

Posted in 35mm, coffee, film, Fuji Pro 400H, louisiana, nikon f100
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  • suzie - July 3, 2012 - 1:59 am

    what a find! I’ve never tried Fuji Pro 400H (have they discontinued it?), but I do exactly the same with their Superia 400, and it’s so much better that way…trying to do the same with Kodak seems to just muck up the colours, I’ve found.ReplyCancel

  • Belinda - July 3, 2012 - 5:21 am

    I stumbled across your divine blog today. I made a cup of tea and soaked in all the beauty.
    Love BelindaReplyCancel

  • sarah abraham - July 4, 2012 - 9:10 pm

    i love all of these. i was discussing with someone today the menu i would have if i ever owned a coffee shop, and in the back of my mind i was also laying out plans for hanging my work, and other people’s work on the walls; how the windows would be perfect for optimal light; the coffee cups & china as photogenic as possible, the tables made out of some kind of rustic wood. it was a fun little daydream :) props to this owner for making it a reality.ReplyCancel

  • A. Jarrett - July 4, 2012 - 11:04 pm

    @ suzie, glad to see I’m not the only one overexposing with Fuji film! And yes, Fuji still makes this film.

    @belinda – thank you!

    @sarah – I think I have had that same dream as well! The pride and joy of this owner was so evident in every detail of his coffee shop….ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - July 5, 2012 - 1:32 pm

    I never tire of coffee and cameras… :)ReplyCancel

This is where the magic happens.

Where prints are scanned.

Where negatives are stored.

Where blog posts are written.

Where little steps toward big dreams are taken each day.

Posted in film, fuji fp 3000b, home is love, polaroid, polaroid land camera
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  • traceykinohio - June 19, 2012 - 11:46 pm

    You have the perfect inspirational light going on. Wow – I feel like I could really get busy in a space like this. It would be more messy than this (lol!), but what a great spot! :-)ReplyCancel

  • Dottie - June 20, 2012 - 12:19 am

    Beautiful! A reminder that I need to organize my space, which is definitely not ready for prime time. Step one is to buy archival binders for my negatives. What is your storage method?ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - June 20, 2012 - 2:08 pm

    I want to come visit. Scratch that — I want you to come here and help me decorate!ReplyCancel

  • rachel del grosso - June 20, 2012 - 6:02 pm

    Beautiful. just beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - June 27, 2012 - 11:11 pm

    beautiful! looks like a lovely space.ReplyCancel

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We’ve been easing into summer.

More soon….

Posted in 35mm, day to day, film, home is love, Kodak Ektar 100, pentax k1000
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  • Pink Ronnie - June 14, 2012 - 1:00 am

    What a treat for sore eyes…
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • Niru - June 14, 2012 - 1:44 am

    Love the capture of your potted plants… beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Sweet Harvest Moon - June 14, 2012 - 6:35 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - June 14, 2012 - 11:50 am

    Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Paula - June 15, 2012 - 7:26 am

    …and every time I think, ‘the light really is sweet here’.

    xReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - June 16, 2012 - 10:22 am

    I was wondering where you disappeared to. These are so nice! Happy summer!ReplyCancel

  • traceykinohio - June 16, 2012 - 10:38 am

    It’s always nice “visiting” you home. Such simple, yet beautiful visions. I agree with Paula – you really DO have the “sweet light.” :-)ReplyCancel

  • maica - June 16, 2012 - 12:08 pm

    whew! Are those starfish real? I could almost feel the texture of their surface :)ReplyCancel

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