Baby Ayana's newborn shots.

This is little baby Ayana. So sweet. I took these photos in a pretty dark room. I had the choice to go with a lower ISO with a wider aperture... or higher ISO with a smaller aperture. I should have gone with the higher ISO. I didn't get as much clarity in the photos as I would have liked. BUT, next time. :D It's easier to fix the noise in a photo from a high ISO then and out of focus image.

Which brings me to another thing... I think my nifty 50 lens (50mm 1.4) needs a tune-up. I bought it used on Ebay and I never really got it checked out. I have issues with my auto-focus. It tends to focus close to... but, not on... the spot I want to focus on. Has anyone else had this problem?

I think I'll stop by a local camera shop this weekend and see what they say. If it does need to be fixed: I don't know how I'm going to make it without my 50! I use it everyday. I do have the kit lens... just not the same. :) Happy Friday everyone!

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♡ Chelsey

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Courtney's Baby Shower

Saturday we celebrated the pregnancy of my dear friend Courtney. She's one of my best friends. I'm just so happy and excited for her to join the world of mommy-hood! She's due in May. Can't wait to meet little baby Ayana!

{This photo was taken by Courtney.}

{Two of my friends blog: Roxana and Kelsey}

The following photos are of crazy/silly/funny/terrible twosing Kamilah (Roxana's daughter).

LOVE my friends and their babies.

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❤ Chelsey


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WANTED: Camera lens advice.

Good Monday everyone! So... with my birthday coming up on February first I'm asking my hubby and family just to give me some moolah that I can't put towards a new lens! Yes! I was hoping to get a new lens during Christmas time... but, things didn't quite work out. BUT, that's ok. I'll get that lens somehow!

NOW... here's the deal. I really don't know what kind of lens I want. Or need. I'm no photography pro. I currently have this lens right here: EF-S 18-55mm lens. It's what came with my camera. I've talked to Lindsay, Ashley, and Mandy before when my budget was a bit more limited... but, now that I have saved a bit more and the birthday is coming up... my budget has gone up! Yay!

{Ruari pointing at the doggies that escaped from their backyard.}

SOOOooo... I'm looking for advice everyone! What do you recommend or like? and why? I'd really just love to know what lens is your favorite and why that is. If you have a moment to spare. :D By the way, I have this: Canon Digital Rebel Xsi

And, Ashley lady and Jill have a new photo/photoshop challenge that's starting today. Check out this post for more info and you can join up! Looks like fun!

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