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More film shots from this day.  Did I mention how much I love film?

Lately, I have been struck by the seemingly mundane things in my life that mean so much to me.  At this point in my life, I am devoting so much time to my family and giving so much of myself.  By the end of most days I am completely exhausted.  I have so many ideas in my head and things that I would like to do.  There just aren’t enough hours in the day!

I embrace this period in my life because I know that my little ones will not always be so little.  I remind myself that if it where not for them, the beauty of the seemingly mundane would not be that important to me.  I love capturing the little things of my day, these that I would forget had I not pointed my camera and pressed the shutter.

I’ll leave you with this link that I found via Elisabelle.  If you have a moment, please visit Days with my father.  I was really touched by the words and images of by Phillip Toledano.  To me, this is the epitome of capturing the seemingly mundane to tell a story about life.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends.

Posted in film, louisiana, my life, yours truly
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  • Elisabelle - January 21, 2011 - 10:22 am

    oh it is important to spend time with your little one and even if my little one is not so little anymore, i am trying to dedicate him most of my free time. every moment i spend with him makes me so happy.
    i love film so much too:)ReplyCancel

  • Alice - January 21, 2011 - 11:10 am

    the color in that last shot is beautiful.

    i’m going through the dayswithmyfather link and it’s so touching ahh. tugging at my heart strings.ReplyCancel

  • Katja - January 21, 2011 - 11:17 am

    Thank you for the link to Days With My Father. How important our family is and how short the time we have together. Your blog today has given much meaning to my Friday!!ReplyCancel

  • Sharon - January 21, 2011 - 1:27 pm

    The mundane can be the best part of the day. Love the bokeh in the top photos!

    Days with my father, such an amazing blog/story. A man who truly appreciated his parents at the end of their lives. It’s so difficult to imagine our parents ever being young, but like us, they were once children too.ReplyCancel

  • Karleen - January 21, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    loving your film pics! where do you get yours developed?ReplyCancel

  • christine - January 22, 2011 - 2:14 pm

    love that you capture the “simplicity” of living with young children… I’m sure some days it’s all you can do to eat, bathe and get dressed… grabbing your camera must feel like “frosting on a cupcake”…ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 23, 2011 - 10:58 am

      Karleen, I get my film developed at my local Walgreens. So far, it has worked out well.ReplyCancel

  • Brandi - January 25, 2011 - 11:13 pm

    Days With My Father made me cry… I’m glad he had time with his dad, but it was heartbreaking to read at the same time.ReplyCancel

  • christina - January 26, 2011 - 11:44 pm

    what a touching post. this is filled with love and hope.
    and film?? yes my friend, yes.
    xoReplyCancel

I just received another roll of film back that I shot a couple of weeks ago and once again, I love the results.  I had to share a few with you here today.  My father has a lemon tree that my daughter just loves.  I’d give anything to be back in this warmer weather!

Honestly, I’m grabbing my film camera more and more these days instead of my dslr!

Posted in film, little ones, louisiana
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  • Meli♥ - January 18, 2011 - 8:39 am

    very delicate :)
    i loved them ♥ReplyCancel

  • Alice - January 18, 2011 - 10:45 am

    wow is that a lemon tree?! so envious of how warm it looks there.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 18, 2011 - 4:11 pm

      Thanks Meli!

      Yes, Alice – my dad has a wonderful lemon tree…..ReplyCancel

  • Kiley - January 18, 2011 - 7:16 pm

    I love the last one the most. I just found your blog (not sure how? Shutter Sisters, maybe?) and love it. The design is beautiful (in addition to great content!).ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 18, 2011 - 9:30 pm

      Welcome, Kiley! So glad that you found me.ReplyCancel

There is something about winter that renews the soul.  That makes us step back in of nature and her beauty.  I could have stayed here for hours just staring at the snow – but cold hands and two little ones where screaming for me to return inside.

I hope this brings some joy to your Monday!

Posted in in my dreams, nature, winter
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  • Karin van D. - January 17, 2011 - 8:07 am

    Beautiful, those soft colours.ReplyCancel

  • Maegan - January 17, 2011 - 8:10 pm

    Seriously gorgeous, Azzari! You have an amazing view of the world!ReplyCancel

  • Whitnee - January 17, 2011 - 11:58 pm

    oh my. these are so wonderful! i love winter…and white. seriously, these photos are speaking to me!ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 18, 2011 - 7:58 am

      Thanks, Karin!

      Maegan – I love your view of the world as well!

      So happy that you like these photos, Whitnee!ReplyCancel

  • Krista - January 18, 2011 - 9:34 pm

    These are so beautiful! Reminds me a little of cotton candy!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - January 21, 2011 - 4:09 am

    beautiful shots. snow seems a bit surreal, especially when it’s so hot here.ReplyCancel

This concludes my week of images from my French Louisiana collection.  I’m not sure if I’m going to include all of the images I’ve posted, but I have enjoyed sharing them here!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Posted in french louisiana, louisiana, photography
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Posted in french louisiana, louisiana, photography
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  • Alice - January 13, 2011 - 9:59 am

    that turquoise (door is it?) is amazing. i’m gonna sound like a broken record but man is this series wonderful!ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 13, 2011 - 6:53 pm

      Thanks, Alice!

      Yes, that’s a turquoise door – the color is what caught me eye.ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - January 18, 2011 - 4:02 am

    lovely the dress photo and the one of the window.ReplyCancel

  • Meli♥ - January 18, 2011 - 8:41 am

    I’m in love with the table and the window. I’d adore to see them for real xD!ReplyCancel

  • Lucent Imagery - January 18, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    This series has been so beautiful to discover. Thank you for sharing a different part of Louisiana that I didn’t get to see on our visit to the state in summer last year. The timing has been especially relevant, as the state, particularly New Orleans has been on my mind a lot as we have had flooding larger than 1 1/2 times the size of Texas here in Australia. The TV coverage takes me back to when Katrina was all over our TVs and to visit that city last year makes the emotional connection to the state stronger.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 18, 2011 - 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind and reflective words, Lucent. I am praying for those in Australia affected by the floods.ReplyCancel

  • Hannah | Farmgirl in Flipflops - January 25, 2011 - 4:51 pm

    I LOVE that first one!!!ReplyCancel

  • Hannah | Farmgirl in Flipflops - January 25, 2011 - 4:52 pm

    I LOVE that first one!!ReplyCancel

  • Hannah | Farmgirl in Flipflops - January 25, 2011 - 4:53 pm

    Ooops, I’m sorry – it posted twice!! =)ReplyCancel

  • Hannah | Farmgirl in Flipflops - January 25, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    Oh, by the way, I’ve heard stories about blue doors. I heard that the slaves back in the 1800s used to paint their doors blue as part of an age-old tradition that said blue kept ghosts out! A lot of that folklore is becoming lost, which is too bad, since it makes awesome stories!!!ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 25, 2011 - 9:48 pm

      Thanks for that bit of information, Hannah! I never knew that.ReplyCancel

Jules and his accordion ~

Posted in louisiana, photography
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  • Samantha - January 12, 2011 - 10:17 am

    these images are too special. really love the image with his han on the accordion.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 12, 2011 - 2:09 pm

      Thanks Samantha!ReplyCancel

  • Line - January 12, 2011 - 10:31 pm

    Lousiana style yes!!!ReplyCancel

  • christine - January 13, 2011 - 12:30 am

    love, love, love this series of photos.

    do you use a filter on your camera lens? still trying to understand how different shots are taken on cameras.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 13, 2011 - 6:54 pm

      Hi Christine, thanks for your kind words!

      No, I don’t use a filter on my camera lens. I don’t even own any filters! I post process my digital images in Photoshop CS4.ReplyCancel

  • christine - January 14, 2011 - 12:41 am

    i soooo appreciate that you take the time to answer questions! some bloggers don’t… it makes visiting your blog a treat each morning.ReplyCancel

  • Meli♥ - January 18, 2011 - 8:40 am

    I can’t explain how much I liked these. Really.ReplyCancel

Part 2 of my French Louisiana, a new collection of images that I am working on.

Posted in louisiana, photography
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  • Alice - January 11, 2011 - 10:07 am

    the subtle details are killing me.
    quite beautiful.ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 11, 2011 - 10:14 pm

      Thanks Alice!ReplyCancel

  • christine - January 13, 2011 - 12:31 am

    this looks like such a peaceful place. did you grow up in this area?ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 13, 2011 - 6:53 pm

      Yes, Christine – I was born and raised in this area.ReplyCancel

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