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Nothing quite better than sun flare + film.

 

Posted in 35mm, film, Kodak Portra 160, nikon f100
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  • Vickie - April 26, 2013 - 8:10 am

    magicalReplyCancel

  • Anne - April 26, 2013 - 11:50 am

    Yes, that is magical! The colors are pretty insane, in a good way.ReplyCancel

  • Relyn - April 27, 2013 - 4:15 pm

    I have missed stopping by for pieces of your beauty.ReplyCancel

  • antonella - April 30, 2013 - 7:23 am

    I love when the flare, as in this case, takes the form of streaks! Outstanding image!ReplyCancel

  • Sam - May 4, 2013 - 9:17 pm

    agreed! as a fellow film lover, it’s just the best.ReplyCancel

We packed up the girls and headed to beautiful Fajardo, Puerto Rico this year for spring break.  We needed this break as a family.

I booked this trip over a month ago, and it was worth every bit of preparation.  Believe me, traveling this far with two little ones is quite a feat.  The weather was beautiful – clear blue skies and temps in the 80’s.  A welcome break from the springtime pollen in Atlanta.

These are my little souvenirs from the trip.

Posted in film, polaroid, polaroid 600 film, polaroid 660, spring, travels
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  • Ash - April 16, 2013 - 2:01 pm

    I love my home, Puerto Rico! So glad you were able to get away for a bitReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - April 20, 2013 - 12:25 am

    Oh, these make me so excited for sunny days at the beach this summer…ReplyCancel

This drawer in my workspace is filled with all of my polaroids, taken with various cameras.  Once I scan them, they end up here.  Which isn’t so bad – it is quite a sight to pull open that drawer and see so much goodness!  But I’ve decided that this has to change, so I have begun a “polaroid wall” – filled with favorites.

I’m using these as adhesives, and they are really working out so far.  I’m not quite finished, but I’m loving the results.  And this wall is definitely proving to be quite the conversation starter.  Looking forward to adding more ~

Posted in 35mm, day to day, film, home is love, Kodak Ektar 100, nikon f100
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  • Vickie - April 10, 2013 - 8:47 am

    wow, what a lot of polaroids! Love the look of them on the wall, what a fun way to enjoy them :)ReplyCancel

  • Angela Giles Klocke - April 10, 2013 - 9:00 am

    I love it! I was sad to discover my Polaroid camera stopped working properly and the film I had finally found all came out bad. Booo…ReplyCancel

  • Milynn - April 10, 2013 - 7:36 pm

    Ah, beautiful! I would love to learn how to take photos with a polaroid! which brand do you use?ReplyCancel

  • Kristina - April 11, 2013 - 5:06 am

    absolutely beautiful, on the wall and in your drawer. love how you captured light in your room and love all your photos.ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - April 12, 2013 - 7:00 pm

    Oh, it looks so lovely. I’m hoping to make one in our next home…ReplyCancel

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I’ve been replacing my morning coffee (temporarily) with warm, lemon water.

Really easy – warming water in the kettle, and squeezing half a lemon into my cup.

Definitely nice to have something warm first thing in the morning~

Posted in 35mm, film, Kodak Ektar 100, nikon f100, on the table
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Thanks so much for your kind words from my previous post~

I’m still loving this black and white film.

Posted in film, fuji fp 3000b, home is love, on the table, polaroid land camera
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  • Vickie - March 28, 2013 - 7:19 am

    beautiful – you do wonderful things with the black & white film :)ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - March 29, 2013 - 10:47 pm

    I’ve recently rekindled my love affair with black and white film too. So, so gorgeous…ReplyCancel

Our family is growing.

We are expecting our third baby this summer.  This is one of the main reasons I have been absent.

The first trimester of this pregnancy has been, by far, my most challenging.  Now that I am well into my second trimester, I am feeling pretty good (tired, always – but good).  My heart has already grown to love three.

I am looking forward to holding this sweet baby in my arms.

Posted in a new little one, black and white, Contax, film, fuji fp 3000b, medium format, my life, yours truly
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  • ana cook - March 15, 2013 - 5:28 am

    My dear,

    I’m so happy for you.
    Hope you have a peacefull pregnancy!ReplyCancel

  • Rachel del grosso - March 15, 2013 - 6:52 am

    i saw your photo on instagram and commented already, but must again. congrats again! love the photos! i’m only just over two weeks from my due date and i can still remember how BAD my first trimester was. actually, it was bad up until 17 weeks!ReplyCancel

  • Vickie - March 15, 2013 - 7:15 am

    congratulations :)ReplyCancel

  • antonella - March 15, 2013 - 8:07 am

    Congrats! You look great! Are you having fun picking a name?ReplyCancel

  • Milynn - March 15, 2013 - 10:22 am

    Congratulations! This is so exciting :)ReplyCancel

  • mary - March 15, 2013 - 10:33 am

    Hooray!! Congrats to you, Azzari! You look totally adorable.ReplyCancel

  • Georgianna - March 15, 2013 - 3:24 pm

    Congratulations, dear friend! So very happy for you! xoxoReplyCancel

  • Noe - March 15, 2013 - 6:58 pm

    How exciting, congrats! :) I am also expecting a little one, this will be my second.ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - March 15, 2013 - 8:20 pm

    Beautiful you. Such thrilling news! My heart is so happy for you and your family…ReplyCancel

  • twiggs - March 15, 2013 - 8:41 pm

    wow, congratulations those are amazing news!! can’t wait to see more about that belly captured in film!ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - March 15, 2013 - 11:28 pm

    congrats! how exciting. :)ReplyCancel

  • lucent imagery - March 17, 2013 - 8:13 pm

    Oh wow, congratulations beautiful lady! xReplyCancel

  • Diane - March 19, 2013 - 12:08 am

    congratulations. these are beautiful photos of you.ReplyCancel

  • jenny - March 20, 2013 - 11:57 pm

    aww…you look great! congratulations and can’t wait to see more updates on the new baby. :)ReplyCancel

  • Klo - March 22, 2013 - 1:36 am

    Awww, look at that gorgeous belly.
    Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • Lindsay - March 22, 2013 - 1:15 pm

    Congratulations!!! You look great, lady! I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better. (Sorry I didn’t see this sooner.)ReplyCancel

  • Kirstin - April 9, 2013 - 2:35 pm

    Woohoo! I am so thrilled for you all!
    Big congrats.
    xoxReplyCancel

  • lots of green in the garden this year » the sweet light - May 28, 2014 - 1:30 pm

    […] being outside and getting my hands dirty.  I didn’t plant anything last year because I was pregnant.  I didn’t have the energy to tend to plants daily, as I like to do.  I have to admit that […]ReplyCancel

It’s almost Spring – and I don’t think I’ve ever taken a break for this long!  And it was needed, my friends.  Sometimes it feels to good to take a step back, disconnect from the internet and really be present in the lives of those who mean the most to me.

I’ll ease back in slowly, please bear with me – as I have much to share.  And going forward, you’ll probably see more images, less words.

Also, Birgitte Brøndsted a fellow photographer in Florence, Italy –  is hosting a giveaway for a copy of On the Table, on her blog.  Head over and leave a comment for a chance to win!

Posted in black and white, Contax, film, flora, fuji fp 3000b, medium format, polaroid back
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  • Patricia - March 12, 2013 - 10:49 am

    Happy you are posting again. I can understand your need for a break, but I missed your beautiful photos. Will look forward to your new images as you “ease back”.ReplyCancel

  • Anne - March 12, 2013 - 11:55 am

    I’m glad you enjoyed that time away from the internet. I’m sure it helped not to think about what to post for a while, and to shoot just to shoot. Still, I’m glad you’re back to share more photos.ReplyCancel

  • Milynn - March 12, 2013 - 3:52 pm

    Breaks are indeed necessary! So glad you are back though! :)ReplyCancel

  • Kirstin - March 13, 2013 - 2:37 am

    Taking a break is essential for the creative process, don’t you think?
    And wow, what an image to return with. Stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Klo - March 14, 2013 - 3:59 pm

    Breaks are good and necessary. Hope you are feeling like sharing now. I’ve missed the updates on this blog.ReplyCancel

  • Kathryn - March 15, 2013 - 1:33 am

    welcome back! I’m looking forward to (hopefully) seeing your lovely posts on my dashboard again.ReplyCancel

Sometimes evening light is just as beautiful as morning light.

Posted in film, fuji fp 100c, hasselblad, medium format, polaroid back
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  • Vickie - January 28, 2013 - 6:38 am

    beautiful :)ReplyCancel

  • Birgitte - January 28, 2013 - 6:40 am

    Lovely as always! I just ordered your book this weekend. Can’t wait to see it!ReplyCancel

    • A. Jarrett - January 28, 2013 - 8:22 am

      Birgitte – many thanks! I am shipping your book today.ReplyCancel

  • Milynn - January 28, 2013 - 8:55 am

    Beautiful! I agree, two chances during the day to see beautiful golden light, in case we missed one. I just posted about morning sunlight :)ReplyCancel

  • Anne - January 28, 2013 - 10:25 am

    Agreed! It looks terrific dancing on your wall.ReplyCancel

  • Anne - January 28, 2013 - 10:25 am

    Agreed! It looks terrific dancing on your wall.ReplyCancel

  • Anne - January 28, 2013 - 10:25 am

    Agreed! It looks terrific dancing on your wall.ReplyCancel

  • Jade Sheldon - January 28, 2013 - 10:46 pm

    So much beauty…ReplyCancel

  • Noelani - January 29, 2013 - 4:38 pm

    What a beautiful photo. Got to love natural light :)ReplyCancel

  • Christine - January 31, 2013 - 1:47 pm

    Ooh so lovely and calming.. your photos are just magic!ReplyCancel

  • Norelis - February 3, 2013 - 12:04 pm

    Aaah, your photographs are like a ray of sunshine. Great image!ReplyCancel

  • Twiggs - February 3, 2013 - 9:06 pm

    for sure… truly beautiful and soft!ReplyCancel

  • sarah - February 13, 2013 - 10:51 am

    oh my good lord. this is like a painting.ReplyCancel

  • vee - February 18, 2013 - 11:01 pm

    Beautiful dreamy photo!ReplyCancel

  • Alexandra - March 5, 2013 - 12:33 am

    New fan from Washington! Love your site and your work:)ReplyCancel

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