Victoria's Secret (Not the Store).

See this beauty?


This is "straight out of the camera." I did not photoshop one single thing on this photo. I promise. This is Belle sitting in my room waiting for a treat. I took it on my canon rebel tonight with my new lens. It's a 50 mm f/1.8 and the aperture allows me to shoot even in my dark room without a flash.

That 50 mm lens is my secret weapon.

All of my favorite photos of food were taken with Rachel's 50 mm lens. We have been sharing her lens since August. A lot of my favorite photos of people were taken with it too. It allows us to do amazing things without a flash. That lovely blurred background happens naturally, and we call it "bokeh." Say it like this - "boca."

I've got big trips coming up and needed my own 50 mm lens. I was delighted when it came in the mail and ready to share the secret with you. I will pack an extra lens and shoot on both this weekend in Alabama because it is the right thing to do. I love life without a flash.