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I hope you had a great Easter weekend.

This year’s Spring weather was simply gorgeous.

A few photography projects that I have inspired me lately…

+ Between Girls, a passage to Womanhood – Photographer Karen Marshall captures the emotional bond between girls from age 16 and their identities as women today in their 40s.

+  The Value of a Dollar – Photographer Jonathan Blaustein captures pictures of real food – at the cost of exactly one dollar.

Posted in Contax, film, Fuji Pro 400H, medium format
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  • Niru - April 9, 2012 - 4:36 am

    Beautiful pictures, as always! Is that your garden?ReplyCancel

  • Magali - April 9, 2012 - 5:50 am

    Dreamy bokeh in the first one. Love the tables too… :)ReplyCancel

  • Diane - April 9, 2012 - 10:39 am

    I love the ethereal quality of these photos…so beautiful and peaceful too. And the links…great finds!ReplyCancel

  • Trina - April 9, 2012 - 6:23 pm

    Lovely photos. I really like the focus in the first image :)ReplyCancel

  • Pink Ronnie - April 12, 2012 - 5:58 am

    I agree, that first photo is lovely. Seriously love all your photos.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

I’m going to take the next couple of days to enjoy with my family.  I’ll be back next week with more to share.

Happy Easter!

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, hasselblad, medium format, on the table, polaroid back
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Sunday brunch is becoming a ritual in my home.

He likes to cook, I like to photograph – the perfect combination.

 

Posted in Contax, fuji fp 100c, home is love, medium format, mornings, on the table, polaroid back
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  • Emma Kozak - April 3, 2012 - 9:15 pm

    Gorgeous photos!ReplyCancel

  • Diane - April 3, 2012 - 11:36 pm

    awesome…the photos and the chef!ReplyCancel

  • Pink Ronnie - April 4, 2012 - 12:01 am

    I’ll say! Love the pops of yellow.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • mary - April 4, 2012 - 8:58 am

    These photos are just stunning. The colors! Fabulous, Azzari!ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - April 4, 2012 - 12:50 pm

    What a lovely spread! The flowers are so cute.ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - April 5, 2012 - 9:44 am

    We have a similar situation with the cooking/photography. However, you have much better light at your table, and I’m jealous. I think the kitchen at our new house will be very light — now I just need to find a table! :)ReplyCancel

  • Magali - April 6, 2012 - 5:18 pm

    Love those kind of situations. I use this film with my Polaroid land camera but the depth with your is sooo much more beautiful.ReplyCancel

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  • elisabelle - May 1, 2012 - 4:41 am

    beautiful tones!ReplyCancel

As much as I love early morning light, there is something about shadows and light that draws me.

I think it’s the mood, really.

Not quite light.

Not quite dark.

Just right.

Posted in 35mm, film, kodak portra 400, nikon f100, shadows and light
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  • Daniella - April 2, 2012 - 11:44 am

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Diane - April 3, 2012 - 11:39 pm

    I love the depth in this photo…how you captured the rich color in the background with the silhouette of the pot in front.ReplyCancel

Welcome to the newest little members of our plant family.  I think they will fit in quite nicely.

These are all taken with 35mm Kodak Portra 400 film, overexposed by one stop – which makes it seem more like the Portra 400nc film that I loved so much, but has been discontinued.

Off to enjoy my weekend!

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Update: These plants are all little succulents.

Posted in 35mm, film, kodak portra 400, nikon f100
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  • Magali - March 31, 2012 - 2:15 pm

    They’re adorable. What kind of plants are they? (I don’t know much).
    Love the earthy look of the shots.ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 31, 2012 - 5:21 pm

    Beautiful as always. I’m going to get succulents sometime soon. Yesterday I got a Burgundy Rubber Plant. Love deep green colours. Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - March 31, 2012 - 8:20 pm

    so sweet! hope you’re having a great weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - March 31, 2012 - 10:17 pm

    So cute, what kind of plants are those?ReplyCancel

  • Vickie - April 1, 2012 - 8:35 am

    they’re gorgeous & I love your photosReplyCancel

A Saturday morning self portrait.

Posted in film, fuji fp 3000b, hasselblad, polaroid back, yours truly
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  • Ronnie - March 28, 2012 - 1:21 am

    Hello there! It’s nice to see you. :)
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • mary - March 28, 2012 - 9:42 am

    I love this! You are a beauty! :)ReplyCancel

  • Diane - March 28, 2012 - 9:51 am

    What ronnie and mary said. Lovely!ReplyCancel

  • lorena - March 28, 2012 - 11:46 am

    hi beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Magali - March 31, 2012 - 9:08 am

    Hey there. Nice to see a picture of you here. :)ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - March 31, 2012 - 8:15 pm

    lovely to see you!
    and by the way, I think your hair is amazing.ReplyCancel

Captures from my weekend – I love when my husband comes home with wine and fresh flowers.  He cooked a wonderful dinner on Friday.  It’s funny how we have reached the point where we prefer to stay in and enjoy a meal in our home.

Did I mention I’m loving this black and white film?  I’m learning the quirks of peel apart film, the results capture a little bit of “realness” for me.

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A few links:

– A little interview if you are interested.

– Love the red in Isabelle’s images

– Love the soft focus of Kristina’s photos

– Tara’s spring images make me yearn for more color in my home – I should head outside.

Posted in black and white, film, fuji fp 3000b, on the table, polaroid land camera
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  • Vickie - March 26, 2012 - 7:31 am

    gorgeous, I love black & whiteReplyCancel

  • cara - March 26, 2012 - 9:32 am

    thanks for the link to Tara’s stuff…love it.
    and you’ve totally inspired me to pick up some B&W instant film for my polaback!ReplyCancel

  • Daniella - March 26, 2012 - 12:26 pm

    Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Pink Ronnie - March 27, 2012 - 7:36 am

    That’s so lovely of your husband to bring you fresh flowers! What a romantic! Thanks for the links – it’s always lovely to discover more beautiful photography.
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • Trina - March 30, 2012 - 5:55 pm

    Lovely images. Are you using the fuji peel apart b&w? I have a couple of packs that am waiting to shoot. Thanks for sharing. BTW I adore your blog :)ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - March 31, 2012 - 11:05 am

      Hi Trina,

      Yes, this is fuji fp 3000b, black and white peel apart film – love this one.ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - March 31, 2012 - 8:16 pm

    lovely, makes me want to load one of our rollei with b&wReplyCancel

Spring has sprung. Some captures from the last few days on Fuji peel apart film and an old polaroid land camera.  Her name is Natasha.

 

Happy Spring!

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, fuji fp 3000b, polaroid, polaroid land camera
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  • Pink Ronnie - March 22, 2012 - 7:00 am

    My gosh, those blossoms!!!!
    And that last shot is just incredible.
    Happy spring Gabrielle…
    Ronnie xoReplyCancel

  • Line - March 22, 2012 - 9:18 am

    so beautiful and soft!ReplyCancel

  • Janice - March 22, 2012 - 11:03 pm

    The second last one is my absolute fav.ReplyCancel

  • Trina - March 23, 2012 - 2:24 pm

    Lovely images. You have inspired me to get out my Land Camera and take some shots. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Trina Baker - March 23, 2012 - 2:24 pm

    Lovely images. You have inspired me to get out my Land Camera and take some shots. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • melody - March 30, 2012 - 1:36 pm

    Oh I’m so jealous of that camera! Which model is it? I’ve been wondering if it’s hard to shoot with the color film since it’s such a slow speed?ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - March 31, 2012 - 11:06 am

      Hi Melody,

      Natasha is a Polaroid 250 Land Camera – love!ReplyCancel

Such a good weekend.

So much to share.

Not enough time.  Isn’t that always the case?

But for now, a capture of my girls from this weekend – warm enough for spring dresses.

More soon….

Posted in film, my life, polaroid, polaroid 600 film, polaroid 660
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