the sweet light » Film photography and natural light.

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Usually I wait for the morning light or evening light to take photographs.  But as I was walking around the house tonight, I noticed how beautifully the candle light danced on the walls.  Simply had to share.

I hope that you had a good weekend.

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  • Vickie - October 24, 2011 - 7:18 am

    gorgeous, love the third photoReplyCancel

  • Rachel Del Grosso - October 24, 2011 - 9:58 am

    I love simple shots like this that represent little pieces of people’s lives. Love that first photo. Beautiful, keep it up!!ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Ektar 100.

One thing that I’ve learned in 8 years of marriage is that is important essential, to reconnect.  You have to work even harder to do that if you have children.  The “business” of marriage takes such a toll.  Taking care of finances, insurance, bills, etc.  You can really get caught up in the small stuff.  And that’s all that I consider it to be – “the small stuff”.

Which is why nights like these are my favorite.  Don’t get me wrong – It’s so hard to find the time, to plan, find a babysitter – so much effort just to get away for a couple of hours.  But in the end, it’s worth it.  Concentrating on what is important.  Us.

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In other news, I’m still working on updating this space and I’m loving this new way to display my archives.  Such a great way to see a collage of photos I’ve posted here.

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  • Juste - October 20, 2011 - 6:16 am

    You are so right by saying “to reconnect”! it is so easy to forget about it in daily routine!

    love the photos, especialy the first one, simply elegant!ReplyCancel

  • Diane - October 20, 2011 - 10:38 pm

    awesome photo and message…thanksReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - October 21, 2011 - 12:26 am

    beautiful way to present your archives and beautiful header.ReplyCancel

  • Rachel Del Grosso - October 24, 2011 - 5:21 pm

    Film photos of wine. Perfection.ReplyCancel

  • Paula - October 28, 2011 - 5:10 am

    I love this post! Don’t want to admit how long it’s been since date night but we both know it’s waaayyy overdue. At least a year!! Thing is, when you’ve got kids, you can happily ‘dine out’ on date night for several months..remember when we went to..etc.

    xxReplyCancel

Around here, lately.  The colors are rich this fall – I’m loving that.

Film images coming soon – I’m still in the middle of a roll but I plan to finish up soon!

Thanks for bearing with me while I update this space ~

 

 

Posted in digital, fall, home is love
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  • Nycce Alves - October 19, 2011 - 7:54 am

    Hi, long time ago that I don’t come here. But I’m still really enjoying your photos and comments. Will we one day I’ll be able to draw good pictures, at least similar to yours? Hugs and good morning.ReplyCancel

  • Maegan - October 19, 2011 - 8:52 am

    These are all gorgeous, Azzari! I adore the light in all of them! I hope you have been well…loving the new look of your blog! xoReplyCancel

  • Line - October 19, 2011 - 9:21 am

    this light is so wonderful and the banner picture is too!ReplyCancel

  • Alice - October 19, 2011 - 9:41 am

    these images are so cozy! and i love your header image. so perfect.ReplyCancel

  • amanda {the habit of being} - October 19, 2011 - 10:24 am

    gorgeous. love how you captured the light on those green tomatoes.ReplyCancel

  • Diane - October 19, 2011 - 11:36 am

    loving your new look…and your photos, as always…so beautifulReplyCancel

  • Marisa - October 19, 2011 - 12:05 pm

    Beautiful photos!!ReplyCancel

  • carla coulson - October 23, 2011 - 2:14 pm

    Love your use of light.. Such wonderful images. CarlaReplyCancel

  • Mark - Plymouth Wedding Photographer - December 2, 2011 - 1:30 pm

    They are all cool but really loving the 2nd one with the window light :)ReplyCancel

I visited an apple orchard for the very first time this past weekend.

One of my girls did not want to walk.  The other did not want to carry her apples.  So this mama carried a toddler, a basket of apples, and heavy dslr around an orchard all morning.  Exhausting!  I’m amazed that I was even able to capture these shots.

Any tasty apple recipes?  Suggestions welcome.

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*Please excuse the blog over the next couple of days.  I’m updating – cleaning things up a bit…..

Posted in digital, places i've been, the seasons
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  • The F Girl - October 17, 2011 - 6:27 am

    THose apples look delicious!I’d go for a simple yet delicious apple crumble. Yumm.ReplyCancel

  • Mary - October 18, 2011 - 12:21 am

    you know I have never been to an orchard, either! I wished I had gone this year but the time has slipped away! :) I would say try simple Baked Apples. As I remember from when I was a child, you just have to stick the apple in a small bowl (you can core it first or not), sprinkle a pat of butter and cinnamon on the top, and microwave for like a minute or until warm & soft. YUM! it tastes like apple pie filling, but more wholesome. Enjoy!ReplyCancel

  • traceykinohio - October 18, 2011 - 7:02 am

    When I was growing up, we went to the orchard every Fall for apples & cider. Such fun. When i have an abundance of apples, I make ‘stewed apples.’ just peel then, cut in chunks, boil low with cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg & butter. Let them boil down till apples get sort of soft, then let them cool – my son loves it – better than applesauce! Enjoy :-)ReplyCancel

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Film. Kodak Ektar 100. (From the archives)

I’m not quite sure why I haven’t shared these before – but these are captures from my favorite French bakery back in Pittsburgh – Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery, to be exact.  I made weekly stops here, picking up macarons and apple tarts.  I miss this little place…..

A few links for you today~

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  • Lucent Imagery - October 11, 2011 - 8:36 pm

    Beautiful images. Love the turquoise door!ReplyCancel

  • traceykinohio - October 11, 2011 - 10:53 pm

    Oh, I couldn’t live close to that cute little place!!! They would have to put me out! Also loving the light @ ‘the blue hour’ – his shots are always amazing! :-)ReplyCancel

  • suzie - October 12, 2011 - 3:12 am

    these are beautiful……are they taken with your Pentax?ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - October 14, 2011 - 9:51 pm

      Suzie – yes, these were all taken with my Pentax.ReplyCancel

  • Bobby Pfeiffer - October 13, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    Your blog is very attractive and pleasant to go through! :)ReplyCancel

  • Tina - October 16, 2011 - 4:26 pm

    I wish we had a really good french bakery here…but maybe it’s a good thing. I’m a huge bread + pastry addict. your photos are beautiful. it’s like I can almost taste those confections through your images.ReplyCancel

I’m not that good at handling change.

It takes me a while.  I like to hold on to what I know, what is familiar, what feels right.  But the only thing that is constant, guaranteed even – is change. But I adapt, I bend, I make it work.  I have to – there are two little girls  that depend on me!  And they make it worth it.

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  • Sharon - October 10, 2011 - 6:24 am

    I’m with you on that one. Change can be very difficult, but the kids never seem to stop changing. And our rolls in life never seem to stop changing. All we can do is pull our selves along and try to keep up. Something I’ve been doing for years.ReplyCancel

  • Rachel Del Grosso - October 10, 2011 - 11:48 am

    You know, I’m funny when it comes to change; I can’t handle too much of it, but if nothing ever changes I get antsy… This coming from the woman who – this past January – picked up and moved from Ontario, Canada to Las Vegas to be with her fiance, got married, went through the immigration process to become a permanent U.S. resident, and just got her first U.S. job which starts on Monday…

    I’d say that would be categorized under a lot of change :) BUT, I’m still standing.

    These photos are beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - October 10, 2011 - 12:52 pm

    I am awful at handling change, too, which I learned the hard way through our move. Hang in there! It’ll all come together (eventually). :)ReplyCancel

  • molly - October 10, 2011 - 11:53 pm

    Hello sweet friend! I have been thinking about you and wondering how things are going on your end. As always seems to be the case for us – I can tell after reading your entry we’re on a similar wavelength. Our transition has been harder than usual this time and the ‘change’ aspect of this journey that I’ve usually been so good at has been a little overwhelming this time. Seems like you’re in the same place. I’d love to catch up soon. Until then – I miss you and have you in my thoughts! XOReplyCancel

  • traceykinohio - October 11, 2011 - 10:40 pm

    Change forces growth; like your tomato, huh? Beautiful shots.ReplyCancel

This baby girl is ready to get outside~

What you don’t hear are the earth-shattering screams that go along with  pulling at the door!

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends.

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  • A Box of Chocolates - September 24, 2011 - 10:31 pm

    I can hear the screams he he!!! My 1 year old granddaughter is exactly the same.ReplyCancel

  • Paula - September 28, 2011 - 2:11 am

    Adorable! Yes, I was tricked into thinking this was a “quiet exploration” moment. But as a parent of an active toddler, I should know better. Gorgeous images here xReplyCancel

  • tracey - September 29, 2011 - 12:05 am

    Precious! The pictures don’t look ‘loud’ at all :-) Amazing how much she has grown!ReplyCancel

  • chasity - September 30, 2011 - 9:50 am

    soooo sweet!

    love that 2nd one~ the moment those two are sharing…
    priceless!ReplyCancel

  • Krista - October 8, 2011 - 10:13 pm

    So lovely. I miss my kids being that little.ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Ektar 100

It felt really good to visit an old school record shop in these days of iTunes and instant downloads.  Browsing, coffee in hand, spending time with my nephews, finding artists I haven’t heard of before – good times~

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