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Last week, we made a quick visit to Louisiana to enjoy some of the warm weather and beautiful, spring colors.  It did not disappoint!  I can’t wait to enjoy some of the same in Pennsylvania.

My favorite of this series is my father holding my baby girl ~

Posted in film, flora, louisiana, the seasons
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  • Lucent Imagery - April 6, 2011 - 4:31 am

    Beautiful! I wish to visit every city I love in each season. I hope you are having a lovely week my friend.ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - April 6, 2011 - 7:08 am

    oh yes i love the photo of your father holding the baby too!!ReplyCancel

  • kristin - April 6, 2011 - 8:13 am

    gosh so much beauty! i love his strong arms and her tiny toes.
    but look at all those blooms and greens!!!!! ack! looks like summer and here i am still staring at snow.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - April 6, 2011 - 8:46 am

    oh so pretty greens and flowers, would be like summer for me :) i love the little feets of your little daughter and all the flowers.ReplyCancel

  • Alice - April 6, 2011 - 12:08 pm

    loving all of these. the ektar is quite nice here.ReplyCancel

  • GayleV - April 7, 2011 - 12:35 am

    So, so pretty. Glad to know it is springtime somewhere!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - April 7, 2011 - 12:45 am

    Beautiful photos. I love the 4th, this is so lovely. :)ReplyCancel

  • kitchu - April 11, 2011 - 8:47 am

    that was my favorite shot too :) they are all beautiful in their own right, but the one of (now that i know) your father and your child is simply put: perfection.ReplyCancel

I’m happy (and honored) to share with you that “express yourself” is featured in 101 Woonideeën‘s April 2011 issue!  I received my copy in the mail from the editors over the weekend, and poured through the pages over breakfast (steel cut oats, sliced almonds, and bananas).  And even though I hardly understood a word since it is written completely in Dutch, it is beautiful!  There is nothing quite like seeing your work in print.  A small interview was also published on their blog (you can translate via a link on the upper right hand corner).  Special thanks to Monique and Willy of 101 Woonideeën!  It was a pleasure to work with both of you.

A few things ~

+ Sign up for the Spring Photo Swap wrapped up on Friday – thanks to all who are participating!  If you signed up, you should have received an e-mail from Gayle, Lucent Imagery, or myself with your partner information.  If you haven’t, please contact me.

+ I’m also working on a newsletter to be published soon.  If you are interested, you can sign up here.

Once again, I’d like to thank you for supporting my work and taking the time to visit me in this little space!

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  • Alice - April 5, 2011 - 9:27 am

    this is awesome! it must be so satisfying seeing your work in print. 😀ReplyCancel

  • Katja - April 5, 2011 - 4:56 pm

    Congratulations! Your work is beautiful!
    I had signed up for the Photo Swap but I have not received an email as yet!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - April 5, 2011 - 5:06 pm

    I have that photo on my wall and I love it!
    Congrats :)ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - April 6, 2011 - 12:37 am

    Oh, sorry, I have not received any information to Spring Photo Swap – my daughter does not.ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - April 6, 2011 - 3:49 am

    Congrats A! That must be such a great feeling. Of course we all know your talent and beauty, already, now it’s being shared in other languages. xxReplyCancel

  • Kristina - April 6, 2011 - 8:46 am

    so nice, congratulations!ReplyCancel

  • christina - April 7, 2011 - 2:19 pm

    congratulations, my friend! i so love your work.
    xoReplyCancel

 

Kodak Ektar 100

I’m so happy to welcome April – I look forward to all  of the springtime goodness that this month has to offer!

I have a few links to share with you today.

+ I love Christina’s list of the signs of spring.

+ Brian’s spin on women’s style with his signature look and feel.

+ Noreli’s black and white film images which remind me that I have try b&w with my pentax!

+ Found this beautiful image on pinterest – I can get lost for hours on that site.

+ Learning that the Impossible Project will have color film available for Polaroid 600 cameras (hopefully by summer).

And finally don’t forget that today is the *last* day to sign up for the Spring Photo Swap!  Registration will close at midnight (EST) tonight.

Have a wonderful weekend, my friends.

Posted in film, flora
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  • Elisabelle - April 1, 2011 - 6:48 am

    lovely tulips!
    we are going to plant some on our balcony:)ReplyCancel

  • Nori - April 1, 2011 - 7:04 am

    Thanks so much for including me here :)

    And yes, you do have to try black and white film; Im sure you’re going to create BEAUTIFUL images! Can’t wait to see them 😉

    And love those tulips!ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - April 1, 2011 - 5:37 pm

    Happy spring! It’s finally starting to behave a little like autumn here! Have a lovely weekend. I love the photo.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon - April 2, 2011 - 10:12 pm

    Just look at all those beautiful tulips, just waiting to open up and make someone’s week. Just tonight I bought myself a bouquet of them in Orange. There’s nothing like a little color to boost the winter weary spirits.

    SharonReplyCancel

  • Marcie - April 3, 2011 - 8:22 am

    Love this image. So beautifully suggestive of spring!ReplyCancel

undefinedundefinedundefinedIn the kitchen with my mom, and we found ourselves baking walnut brownies.  I have so much to learn, but she is such a wonderful teacher!

Really simple recipe (adapted from here based on what we had):

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

And here is what to do:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan, in our case, a cast iron skillet!
  • Melt the butter over low heat. Pour into large mixing bowl and stir in cocoa powder, sugar, flour, and vanilla. Mix in egg whites and half of the walnuts.
  • Spread evenly into the baking pan (or cast iron skillet).
  • Top the brownies with the 2nd half of walnuts.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan for 30-45 minutes before cutting.

And of course, adjust as you see fit – based on what you have.

Warning: These are so good, we have made them twice in the last three days!

Posted in Food and Drink, louisiana, my life, nikon
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  • design elements - March 31, 2011 - 10:58 am

    delicious and beautiful images!ReplyCancel

  • Meg - March 31, 2011 - 11:59 am

    Oh, I’m usually the type to substitute chocolate chips for nuts (lol I know…) but these look so delicious as is, I may have to try them with the walnuts!! Yuuum!ReplyCancel

  • Txell - March 31, 2011 - 3:30 pm

    mmm, so tempting !!
    I will try it ,ReplyCancel

  • Orchid - April 1, 2011 - 11:23 pm

    Those brownies look ridiculously yummy! Great images!ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - April 6, 2011 - 8:47 am

    looks deliciuos, maybe i should try 😉ReplyCancel

Kodak Portra 400 NC

Enjoyed brunch, complete with mimosas and crab and corn bisque recently.

I promise there’s nothing quite like going to a fancy restaurant and getting to draw directly on the table.  It definitely brings out the artist in everyone!

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P.S. There’s still time to sign up for the Spring Photo Swap!

 

Posted in film, Food and Drink, louisiana
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  • Txell - March 30, 2011 - 7:11 am

    So cool, to entertain the children and not so younger people!ReplyCancel

  • Alice - March 30, 2011 - 9:38 am

    oh how fun! i am really loving your film shots!

    mmm corn bisque 😀ReplyCancel

  • Meg - March 30, 2011 - 11:44 am

    Oh Azzari. I don’t know how I haven’t stumbled across your work and blog before. Your eye is magnificent. I’ve found a new favorite body of work through you. I found you through the spring swap which was recommended to me by O. Joy :) I’m so inspired! And thank you for stopping by my little place in cyber space!

    xox
    megReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 30, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    Was this another ladies only brunch? I haven’t come across a restaurant for a while with the paper cloth and crayons. I do have fond memories of going to a couple of fancy restaurants with this set up as a teenager. Great fun! I’d imagine it would be a good first date ice breaker too.ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - March 31, 2011 - 2:25 am

    I love restaurants where you can paint on the “tablecloth”. Especially when one has kids here, that’s a good experience.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - March 31, 2011 - 3:26 am

    looks so good. i like also crayons for kids, very nice to have something to keep them occupied. uh, i do not think i’ve been to a pretty restaurant for some time, and now i am thinking to take my camera (and be brave to take some pics) next time.
    beautiful tones and feelings in your photos.ReplyCancel

 

Weekends are for …

+ spending way to much time in bed

+ playing with Mommy’s camera strap

+ messy baby hair

+ missing socks

I hope you had an equally relaxing weekend ♥

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Thanks so much to all who signed up for the Spring Photo Swap!  If you’d like to participate, the deadline is Friday, April 1.

 

Posted in film, little ones, my life, simplicity, yours truly
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  • Elisabelle - March 28, 2011 - 11:31 am

    it looks like a perfect weekend!ReplyCancel

  • Nori - March 28, 2011 - 5:45 pm

    Love this series :)ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - March 31, 2011 - 3:28 am

    looks so cozy, preciuos famli moments. beautful light. do seem very relaxed environment, where one can enjoy a moment and does not need to bother about missing items.ReplyCancel

 

Spring is here, my friends ~

The Winter Photo Swap was enjoyed by many, and I have received a number of requests to host a Spring Photo Swap.  With the beautiful colors of this season, I know that this swap will truly be beautiful!  Would you like to give and receive a beautiful image of Spring?

The process remains the same; however, the theme is spring.  You can interpret in any way you like.  Please remember, you don’t have to be a professional photographer.  You simply have to love photography.

Even if Spring hasn’t quite arrived where you are, your image can be one that you’ve already taken, or a photo you will take inspired by the theme – your choice.  You will be paired with a swap partner, and you will exchange  a 4×6 image of spring.  You are welcome to join, wherever in the world you live!

Sound like fun? Would you like to participate?

Once again, here is how it will work:

  1. Sign up for the Spring Photo Swap using this form.  The deadline is Friday, April 1.  Don’t forget to denote if you are willing to ship internationally, as shipping costs may be a bit more than domestic shipping.
  2. Spread the word – the more participants we have, the better!
  3. On or shortly after April 1, you will receive an e-mail with your swap partner.  *Please note that your mailing address will only be shared with your swap partner.
  4. Interpret the theme “spring” as you wish – your spring garden, your spring table, the many blooms of the season! Please only share an image that you would like to receive.  Have your image printed in 4×6 size.  Securely package and postmark your photo by Friday, April 15.
  5. By the end of April, you should have received your photo from your swap partner from any part of the world!
  6. If you’d like to share, I will create a page where you will be able to upload your image from your partner.

Sign up and let me know if you have any questions.

I’d like to thank Gayle and Lucent who have agreed to help out with this swap!

Happy Spring ♥

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Update: Thanks to all who have signed up!  Registration is now closed.

Posted in spring photo swap
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undefinedundefinedundefinedSpring showers will *hopefully* bring many spring flowers!

Waiting patiently for our spring weather….. it’s not quite here yet.

In the meantime, please check back tomorrow for a special Spring announcement ~

Posted in film, little ones
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  • Felicia - March 24, 2011 - 8:04 am

    Hope spring comes for you soon! love the hello kitty umbrella. :)ReplyCancel

  • Sharon - March 24, 2011 - 8:32 pm

    The girl is definitely ready for Spring! So adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Kristin - March 25, 2011 - 2:23 am

    The Umbrella and your girl make the spring colorful. So cute.ReplyCancel

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Lorena is one of my favorite film photographers.  A couple of weeks ago, I was so excited to receive her new book, the art of imperfection, including film images of her day to day life.  It is truly gorgeous!

My favorite images are above – I feel as though I am right there with her in that space.

You can preview the book here.

Posted in film, Inspiration
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  • Lucent Imagery - March 23, 2011 - 5:26 am

    I love your photos of this! And the page you’ve chosen to share is exquisite. (Do you ever run out of adjectives in blog world with so much beauty to admire??!! I do!)ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - March 23, 2011 - 5:27 am

    Just had a look at the site… oh my!ReplyCancel

  • Katyha - March 23, 2011 - 5:43 am

    this is gorgeous and the way you shown them are perfectReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - March 23, 2011 - 6:49 am

    I love her work too!
    I have got to get that book!ReplyCancel

  • Elisabelle - March 23, 2011 - 6:50 am

    I love her work too!
    I have got to get that book!ReplyCancel

  • El arte de la imperfeccion - March 23, 2011 - 7:13 am

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  • Alice - March 23, 2011 - 9:27 am

    her work is what inspired me to shoot film originally. LOVE everything she does.ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - March 25, 2011 - 9:34 am

    I love her photos. there is something extraordinary how she manages to capture simple everyday life things.ReplyCancel

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