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The stillness of the dark.

The comfort of light.

I love when they come together.

Posted in 35mm, day to day, film, home is love, Kodak Ektar 100, pentax k1000, shadows and light
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  • Pink Ronnie - June 6, 2012 - 5:25 am

    That first photo is both striking and dramatic.
    Shadow and light – perfectly captured by you, as always.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - June 6, 2012 - 12:14 pm

    I love the last one w/the light gleaming off the dark wood. All are good shots – you have perfect light. Well..I guess we all kinda do if we make ourselves see it at the right time, huh? :-)ReplyCancel

  • Diane - June 7, 2012 - 9:55 am

    Zen-like beauty. Love your words too.ReplyCancel

  • Niru - June 11, 2012 - 7:44 am

    The first capture feels like a perfect backdrop to nestle in and dream on… velvety soft and mellow dreams.ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth - June 11, 2012 - 10:56 am

    Oh my goodness, that light is SO beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Carla Coulson - June 12, 2012 - 2:12 am

    Natural light just beautiful pics the 1st one is my favourite!
    CarlaReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - June 12, 2012 - 10:47 pm

    lovely, especially the first half of the first photo. :)ReplyCancel

  • Dottie - June 13, 2012 - 1:54 am

    Beautiful atmosphere you captured.ReplyCancel

  • suzie - June 16, 2012 - 1:42 pm

    these are exquisite! The last one is my fave, how you took that with ektar is incredible!ReplyCancel

  • Llewelyn - July 15, 2012 - 4:06 pm

    The first photograph is stunning – but I also like the last a lot. Great images and great work with light. Btw, I saw your comment abot Fuji 400H and agree – it’s great at box speed but overexposed a little it is super.ReplyCancel

  • day 2, polaroid week » the sweet light - August 14, 2012 - 5:13 am

    […] The same corner on kodak ektar 100 film. […]ReplyCancel

We carved some time for ourselves.  A brunch date.  Just what we needed to catch up.

No husbands, no kids – just us.

And after food and drinks and laughs, our tummies and our smiles were filled to the brim.

I’ll never take that for granted.

Posted in Contax, film, Food and Drink, Kodak Ektar 100
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  • Diane - June 4, 2012 - 10:40 pm

    Good for you. We all need a brunch date with friends. And beautiful photos.ReplyCancel

  • Carla Coulson - June 5, 2012 - 4:59 am

    We all need some special time with our female friends for some “pick me up” relief!! Laughter/food/friends always a winning combination
    Carla xReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - June 5, 2012 - 8:47 am

    Being the loner that I am, I always get rather nostalgic @ thoughts of brunch or anything ‘with the girls.’ But these pix are so lovely, and the food – I’m starving now. Lol. Great shots.ReplyCancel

  • David Pinacho - June 27, 2012 - 1:23 pm

    These photographs are so gosh darn beautiful that they’ve inspired me to go out and have my first brunch with my photo buddies. ^-^ReplyCancel

The magnolia trees are in bloom.

I couldn’t help but grab a couple to bring inside.

Their sweet scent + afternoon light = pure joy.

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, hasselblad, home is love, medium format
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  • Pink Ronnie - June 1, 2012 - 8:10 pm

    Stunning shots, as usual.
    Magnolias are such beautiful creatures.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • Dottie - June 1, 2012 - 8:31 pm

    Beautiful light. I could say that about all of your photographs, but especially this first one.ReplyCancel

  • Janice // twoaftertwenty - June 4, 2012 - 1:21 pm

    I love the afternoon light that you captured :)ReplyCancel

  • sarah - June 4, 2012 - 8:33 pm

    i honestly did a sharp intake of breath when i saw the light in the second one. holy. shiza. that light is heaven. but i also love that you paired it with what looks like dusky/rainy day light….which is a wonderful sort of moody light in its own right.ReplyCancel

I have finally run out of my beloved Polaroid 600 film.  And I’m not having much luck with the impossible project film. . . .

Posted in film, impossible project, polaroid, polaroid 660
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  • antonella - May 30, 2012 - 4:25 am

    Those light and shadows on the curtain are fantastic!
    I used the same camera and the same film last year. I was quite disappointed with the results as well but I’m going to give it another try… soon, very soon!ReplyCancel

  • Sweet Harvest Moon - May 31, 2012 - 7:17 am

    I’m out of too, so sad :(ReplyCancel

  • Dottie - June 1, 2012 - 8:30 pm

    Their film is, indeed, impossible. *ba dum dum*

    This is a lovely use of the light with the film, though. Very nice.ReplyCancel

  • amber - June 1, 2012 - 11:59 pm

    me too, not much luck with IP film. yet.
    i do however, have 2 packs of polaroid 600 that i’m hoarding. better use it sooner rather than later.ReplyCancel

  • Amanda - June 6, 2012 - 6:05 pm

    it takes time but it’s worth persisting with. ive had some successes and some big failures with it.
    what film was this one?
    the light is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • day 1, polaroid week » the sweet light - August 13, 2012 - 5:01 am

    […] I’ll share a polaroid a day with you this week – all taken on beloved Polaroid 600 film that I purchased on ebay.  I haven’t had much luck with impossible film. […]ReplyCancel

  • twiggs - August 13, 2012 - 6:42 pm

    i’ve been fighting with myself to find and purchase a polaroid. i want one specific model, but yet the whole polaroid mood makes me dream about having any model in my hands! i also think that it needs practice and learning and time… but i know that it’ll be a bit frustrating perhaps!ReplyCancel

As you probably imagine, there is a story that goes along with each of these images.

But what I love about film is the ability to for each of these images to stand on their own.  To tell a story of their own.  About the time and place, what was going on, and what I was feeling when I clicked the shutter.  I strive to capture that essence every time I pick up my camera.

And in case you are wondering – that’s my grandfather in the framed picture in the last photo.  I’m finally setting up my office/studio space and getting to surround myself with the things that I love (a tour coming soon).

Posted in black and white, film, fuji fp 3000b, home is love, polaroid land camera
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  • Dottie - May 28, 2012 - 11:21 pm

    Yes, that is a good and succinct description of what makes film so special. Mindful picture-taking combined with the inherent beauty of film. You say you strive to capture the essence every time you pick up the camera – you certainly succeed.

    I look forward to seeing the tour!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel - May 30, 2012 - 12:06 am

    Oh these are just lovely!!ReplyCancel

  • Magali - May 30, 2012 - 6:43 am

    I completely agree A! Sometimes I do want to write a lengthy backstory with each photo, but if the photo is good enough if speaks for itself. These are so lovely. Love your little succulents too.ReplyCancel

A few images from today….

I’m learning that the best way to decorate is simply with plants.

The last day of the school year is tomorrow.  On Friday, I will have a 1st grader.  The days are long, but the years are short.

I just found this inspiring set on flickr.  This one is my favorite.

The “official” start of summer is this weekend, and I can’t wait.

Posted in Contax, film, fuji fp 100c, polaroid back
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  • Lucent Imagery - May 24, 2012 - 12:43 am

    I agree, decorating with plants has become a preferred way for me too. We’re heading towards winter here! Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • Carla Coulson - May 24, 2012 - 4:17 am

    Simple flowers are enough to make you happy :)
    Carla xReplyCancel

  • Dottie - May 24, 2012 - 11:18 pm

    I’ve been attracted to green colors lately, so I love seeing the green in your photos here. The depth of field of medium format plus the softness of instant film is such a gorgeous combo, especially with your magical light.

    Your beautiful Fuji pack film work has inspired me to pull my polaroid back out for the first time in almost a year AND to finally snap up a Land Camera 250 on ebay. I’ve been so super annoyed by Impossible film that I must have been taking it out on all instant photography. :)ReplyCancel

  • A. Jarrett - May 25, 2012 - 8:40 am

    @Dottie, check your email!ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - May 25, 2012 - 9:19 am

    Wow! Your tomatoes are HUGE, already??? When did you start? Your posts always make me feel warmed & welcome. I’m so glad you share your lives with us. Have a great, long weekend – make sure you share any pix you take! :-)ReplyCancel

  • leslie - May 27, 2012 - 11:08 am

    beautiful! have a great weekend!ReplyCancel

  • amber - June 2, 2012 - 12:00 am

    these are all just so lovely.ReplyCancel

  • fresh flowers » the sweet light - September 22, 2012 - 10:50 am

    […] A weekly indulgence for me are fresh flowers around my home.  I have mentioned before how I have learned to decorate with plants. […]ReplyCancel

My days have been so full.  Not nearly enough time.

End of the school year parties, dinners with friends, impromptu gatherings, finally being able to put the finishing touches on my office, trying to work on my portfolio, the list goes on…

And changes are most definitely coming.  It will be good for us.

But it’s nice to come home, sit down, and share a meal.

It feels good to be loved.

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, hasselblad, home is love, mornings, on the table
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  • Diane - May 20, 2012 - 11:29 pm

    and your images are always so lovely….whenever life permits you to postReplyCancel

  • Sweet Harvest Moon - May 21, 2012 - 7:35 pm

    Looks like a wonderful moment, enjoying breakfastReplyCancel

  • Sharon - May 21, 2012 - 7:46 pm

    It sounds like the best of things to be busy with. Life was made to be lived. Wonderful morning image!ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - May 22, 2012 - 10:45 am

    The days do fill up so fast! This is a beautiful shot. Feels “homey”!ReplyCancel

  • Birgitte - May 22, 2012 - 4:46 pm

    This photo is amazing. I love the steam and the soft tones.ReplyCancel

  • Line - May 22, 2012 - 7:49 pm

    mine too beautiful pictures as always!ReplyCancel

  • tracey k in ohio - May 23, 2012 - 3:21 pm

    Looks beautiful & relaxing.ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - May 24, 2012 - 4:02 am

    your days sound full and so is this picture and it’s just so lovely.ReplyCancel

Details captured on black and white film.

More soon, so busy these days.

Posted in 35mm, kodak portra 400, on the table, pentax k1000, polaroid, polaroid land camera, yours truly
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  • Vickie - May 14, 2012 - 8:01 am

    beautiful, love the picture of the pictures :)ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - May 14, 2012 - 9:19 am

    You seem to have the focusing issues with that camera worked out! That’s the one thing I wish was easier with it. I just need more time to practice. Really beautiful post, as usual. :)ReplyCancel

  • Diane - May 14, 2012 - 11:34 am

    So beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Anne - May 14, 2012 - 1:35 pm

    I always love seeing your detail shots. You have such a distinctive style.
    I saw a Land Camera at a thrift store yesterday and it took all the strength I had not to buy it.ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - May 14, 2012 - 3:42 pm

    Gosh, I need to get myself a working land camera STAT! Gorgeous shots!ReplyCancel

  • Noelani - May 14, 2012 - 6:22 pm

    What lovely photos. Especially the bottom two :)ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - May 15, 2012 - 4:45 am

    lovely :)ReplyCancel

  • Dottie - May 16, 2012 - 12:17 am

    These B&W instant shots are exquisite. I love how you capture the soft light.ReplyCancel

  • Patricia - May 18, 2012 - 10:31 am

    I like these unique compositions. I also love your “home is love” series – such quiet grace and beauty. Thank you for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • A. Jarrett - May 20, 2012 - 10:27 pm

    Thanks so much for all of your kind words!ReplyCancel

  • Line - May 22, 2012 - 7:50 pm

    wonderful pics and that camera sure looks amazing!ReplyCancel

This year, we planted tomatoes, bell peppers, cayenne peppers, strawberries, parsley, and green onions.

We also luckily inherited an apple tree with our home (top two photos) – and I can see the first few apple buds already.

Hopefully, more pictures of our harvest will follow!

Posted in 35mm, film, kodak portra 400, nikon f100, spring
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