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As you can see, I’m having lots my iphone these days!  It’s always with me for instant captures, and now the instagram app makes it even easier  to share photos.  Did I mention it’s free?  I’ve heard that instagram is the new ‘flickr’, which may be true since I’m not on flickr as often as I used to be.

Are you on instagram?  You can follow me on instagram at gkphotography – or view my pictures here.  Please find me, I’m not quite sure how to find you!

And wow, is it June already?  Is it just me, or did half the year just slip past without me noticing?

Posted in diptych, iphoneography
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  • Alice - June 1, 2011 - 9:42 am

    that elephant shot is sweet!

    and i can’t believe it’s june either!ReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline - June 2, 2011 - 1:21 am

    See, it’s photos like these that show me how much I need an iphone. An android phone just doesn’t cut it. :( Such lovely pics!ReplyCancel

  • Jan's camera - June 9, 2011 - 2:22 pm

    Hi, these photos are wonderful. I want to get an iPhone just for the camera. I checked out your Webstagram site but I cannot figure out how to make a comment or how to create an account. Do you know how I can do that? Thanks.ReplyCancel

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I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.  I’m still trying to recover on this end – we spent most of our holiday weekend enjoying the weather.  And you know the best thing about a 3 day weekend is a shorter week ahead?

I am enjoying the fresh produce available this time of year.  It seems that our meals are much more colorful in the spring and summertime, and I love that.

Thanks so much for kind and supportive words on my last post!

Posted in film, Food and Drink
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  • Alice - May 31, 2011 - 12:28 pm

    ooh cherries! i haven’t had any this year yet and am looking forward to them!ReplyCancel

  • suzie - May 31, 2011 - 1:56 pm

    Mmmm, beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie - May 31, 2011 - 2:01 pm

    What a stunning combination of simple cherries and pears. Love the colors here.ReplyCancel

  • Shokoofeh - May 31, 2011 - 6:06 pm

    Beautiful photos, dear Azzari, as always!
    Wish you a great day. xoReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400.

I took these captures a while ago, and these peonies have opened up even more.  Their sweet scent has graced my home for the past couple of days and there’s nothing quite like their beauty.   They remind of myself – very closed and hard at the beginning, but when I open up – my heart and soul just seem to pour out.

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There are a few things that are out of my control right now, but weigh very heavily on my heart.  Through it all, I am reminding myself what is important and to enjoy the simple, everyday joys of my life.

I wish you a wonderful Memorial Day weekend~

Posted in film, flora, home is love, my life
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  • Ashley Sisk - May 27, 2011 - 9:56 am

    So beautiful – I love the light!ReplyCancel

  • Alice - May 27, 2011 - 11:22 am

    ahh so gorgeous. love the vase with the handle too.
    have a lovely weekend!ReplyCancel

  • que - May 27, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    I’ve always loved peonies for the very same reason. I have some on my dining table right now. You’re on the right track with handling life’s occurrences. Remember to smile, breathe and take a second to smell the peonies :). Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Diane - May 29, 2011 - 11:54 am

    Thanks for visiting! love your photos and that you still use film!ReplyCancel

  • Marie - May 30, 2011 - 9:32 am

    I love peonies. They are like tiny clouds. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Thank goodness for beautiful flowers and sweet babies to take your mind off of heavy things.ReplyCancel

  • christina - May 31, 2011 - 5:41 pm

    peonies, they are just love. sheer love.

    and yes, remembering what is important, can make such a difference.
    thinking of you and that sweet heart of yours.
    xoxoReplyCancel

  • GayleV - June 7, 2011 - 2:12 pm

    These are lovely. Don’t see these around where I live too much. I think I might be a lot like your peonies, too!ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400

This has be the cutest cupcake shop ever.  I ordered a raspberry cupcake, and not only was it photogenic – it was delicious!

Posted in film, Food and Drink
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  • Kristin - May 25, 2011 - 6:34 am

    I love this series. Wonderful photos.ReplyCancel

  • Alice - May 25, 2011 - 9:22 am

    super cute! especially love the props they’ve got going on there. and the springy color scheme.ReplyCancel

  • Susan - May 25, 2011 - 9:48 am

    Your blog is beautiful. Thank you for letting me borrow a cup of beauty to share with my readers.

    http://mysliveroflife.blogspot.com/2011/05/cracks.htmlReplyCancel

  • molly - May 26, 2011 - 8:40 am

    Hi A! This is my fav spot in PGH! Maybe we’ll have to go again together after coffee in June! :)ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - May 26, 2011 - 8:59 am

      Definitely Molly! Can’t wait~ReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline - May 26, 2011 - 10:41 am

    yum! i don’t think i’ve ever had a raspberry ones. very cute.ReplyCancel

  • Shokoofeh - May 28, 2011 - 6:50 am

    Beautiful photos! Love all the pinkish peaces in them. :)ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - May 29, 2011 - 6:01 am

    sweetness 😀ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - June 4, 2011 - 3:03 am

    loving your pictures from this cute cupcake shot. what a sweet lovely place!ReplyCancel

  • Relyn - June 9, 2011 - 2:10 pm

    DYING to visit this shop!ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400

We enjoyed having family in town recently – taking them to our favorite breakfast and lunch spots.  Good food and good times.  I loved how in the midst of all of our food, the sippy cup stood out to me the most!

Also, on a slightly technical note, this was my first time using the new Kodak Portra, and I love the grain.  I definitely see the difference between the Portra 400 nc (more “creaminess”) – but the new Portra definitely has a style and feel of its own.  I think that it will grow on me.

More soon.

Posted in film, Food and Drink, my life
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  • Elisabelle - May 24, 2011 - 5:17 am

    such a lovely set!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - May 24, 2011 - 10:01 am

    a wonderful seriesReplyCancel

  • Marie - May 24, 2011 - 2:40 pm

    I tried the new portra a few weeks ago too and know exactly what you mean by the comparative creaminess of the nc. I feel like the new stuff is a little harder? Harder edges, if that makes sense? Or maybe how I’m shooting it makes it seem more contrasty? Anyway, those crepes look divine. I’ve been reading your blog for a while and I love it. You have such a great eye!ReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline - May 25, 2011 - 12:19 am

    I have been dying to try out the new portra. It looks lovely here — and is supposed to be so versatile in its speed.ReplyCancel

  • Nidhi - May 25, 2011 - 5:51 am

    This is such a delicious post! Yum!ReplyCancel

  • Sandra - May 25, 2011 - 9:13 am

    Gorgeous!
    I haven’t tried the new Portra yet. I love the creaminess of NC that you mentioned, but these shots are just as beautiful.ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Portra 400nc.

I think this is the best way to start the weekend – fresh peonies and chocolate walnut cookies!

Expecting warmer weather here this weekend, so I’m thinking lots of outdoor time.  Have a wonderful weekend, friends ~

Posted in film, Food and Drink, my life
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  • Karin van D. - May 20, 2011 - 5:32 am

    I love peonies. And cookies too actually :) Beautiful photograps. A lovely weekend to you too.ReplyCancel

  • Jacqueline - May 20, 2011 - 10:25 am

    Oh yum… chocolate walnut cookies are one of my favorite cookies. Cookies, flowers, and warmer weather — pretty much a perfect start to your weekend. :)ReplyCancel

  • Georgianna - May 20, 2011 - 7:33 pm

    Beautiful! And what a wonderful combination. Wishing you warm weather and a lovely weekend. xoxo – gReplyCancel

  • Karen - May 21, 2011 - 1:17 am

    Oh such beautiful shots..ReplyCancel

  • leila - May 23, 2011 - 7:28 am

    that really does sound like the perfect way to start a weekend. peonies are my favorite flower : )

    beautiful photos.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - May 24, 2011 - 3:45 am

    I love peonies, my favorite flowers! So this was definitely a nice start in the weekend :)ReplyCancel

Film. Kodak Ektar 100

A recent capture of all the ingredients for my favorite breakfast – steel cut oatmeal.  Strawberries, sliced almonts, blueberries, raisins, and a pinch of sugar.

I’ve been spending more and more time in the kitchen, and loving every minute of it!

Posted in day to day, film, Food and Drink, my life
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  • Alice - May 19, 2011 - 9:58 am

    oh this looks wonderful. i wish i wasn’t so rushed in the morning and got up early enough to make real breakfasts like this!ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - May 19, 2011 - 10:00 am

    oh i understand this! i love cooking!
    the colors of this photo are beautiful:)ReplyCancel

  • Nori - May 19, 2011 - 10:58 am

    Inspirational for two reasons: Im trying to eat healthier, and this looks great; and two, I haven’t played with my film camera in a few weeks, and I just love this shot :)ReplyCancel

In the middle of a recent spring photo walk with my daughters, I finished a roll of Kodak Ektar film.  The only other roll of film at the bottom of my bag was Ilford black and white, so I decided to take some of the same shots for comparison.  As I mentioned previously, this is my first roll of black and white film, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results!  I also love the pop in color from the Kodak Ektar film – I think the colors are gorgeous.

I don’t have a comparison photo in black and white, but I have share this last shot because it is just so darn pretty!

Film. Color – Kodak Ektar 100. Black and white – Ilford Delta 400.

Posted in black and white, film, flora, spring
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  • GayleV - May 17, 2011 - 10:39 am

    Super fun to see the comparison shots! Those flowers make for such a pretty post!ReplyCancel

  • Karen - May 18, 2011 - 8:01 am

    Lovely captures and I am just drawn to that last shot with the pink flowers, perfect lighting!ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - May 18, 2011 - 10:51 am

    wow, the last shot just killed me! so beautiful!
    for flower / garden shots, I think i personally prefer colour over b/w – the colous are simply to amazing to hide :)
    Great work!! as always :)ReplyCancel

  • Karin van D. - May 18, 2011 - 3:47 pm

    Beautiful. That last shot is stunning indeed. THe colours seem to fly of the screen towards me. Wow.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - May 18, 2011 - 4:10 pm

    very interesting to see compared the pictures. i love the colorfuls more. i tend generally to prefer color to bw, except for some (well, quite many) portraits. i love the magnolias shots, then both colorful and bw are so so pretty. and the last one just takes my breath away, wonderful blossoms and gorgeous elegan white building in the background.ReplyCancel

  • Shokoofeh - May 19, 2011 - 5:10 am

    So beautiful, the colors of Ektar are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - May 23, 2011 - 6:57 am

    Spring! Beautiful photos of a wonderful season. I really liked the houses.ReplyCancel

  • .nevara - July 9, 2011 - 5:12 pm

    The last photo is the best! Those colours, oh!
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Film. Ilford Delta 400

It’s amazing how attached I am to this little space.  I’ve been away for a week, and it seems like eternity because I am so used to blogging in my daily routine.  We are preparing for a family move, and as stressful as that may be,  I know that I can always return here for my love of photography.

I’m excited to share photos from my first roll of black and white film.  I find that I compose entirely differently when I know a roll of black and white film is loaded in my camera.  Just knowing that the absence of color can make a striking image!  I especially love the first image – from the beginning of the roll, overexposed, but I love the effect.  It’s as though I took a pencil and erased the entire left hand side.

I have a few more to share with you this week ~

Posted in black and white, film, little ones, my life, yours truly
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  • suzie - May 16, 2011 - 11:58 am

    these are lovely! I’m going through a massive b&w love phase right now…..I agree about the absence of colour. You have to think differently when you look through the viewfinder, try to remove distractions and look for the light and shadows much harder. A wonderful discipline!
    Personally, I have trouble with developing Ilford films :( I have just discovered Agfa APX and I love it.
    Love those little feet!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - May 16, 2011 - 12:20 pm

    How lovely photos! I especially love the last one.ReplyCancel

  • Fran - May 16, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    I agree, that first one is beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • Karin van D. - May 16, 2011 - 12:43 pm

    Beautiful. Those little toes are adorable :)ReplyCancel

  • Line - May 16, 2011 - 3:29 pm

    Hello welcome back…I’m preparing a small exhibition and I would love if you could vote for your favorite pictures, thank you for caring!ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - May 16, 2011 - 7:27 pm

    Wishing you all the best dear A for the move. I just adore the “erased” image. That border is just perfection. Always love seeing your posts. I keep thinking how much you seem to love your new direction in blogging here on The Sweet Light.ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - May 17, 2011 - 1:20 am

    these are lovely. i love b&w and i agree you compose differently!ReplyCancel

  • comparison » gabrielle kai photography: the sweet light - May 17, 2011 - 8:04 am

    […] black and white, so I decided to take some of the same shots for comparison.  As I mentioned previously, this is my first roll of black and white film, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results!  I […]ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - May 18, 2011 - 10:52 am

    The relection is perfection! What a wonderful shot!!ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - May 18, 2011 - 4:14 pm

    the last one is my favorite here. wishing you good uck with moving.ReplyCancel

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