Are we crazy?.... New fun stuff = awesome

Rene and I have both come to love photography and we both have very different styles. So when we go out for a shoot or vacation we constantly ask each other for the camera (back and forth, back and forth, it actually gets quite comical).

So, after fighting over our Canon 20D for over a year Rene and I finally broke down and decided to buy another camera. Now if you know Rene, this involves A LOT of research. He was constantly online searching and consulting our amazing photographer friend (Shelley) what would be best for our next step.

Of course at first Rene wanted the newest camera out on the market (Canon 7D) but decided a used Canon 5D would be best! We found a good deal on Craigslist and now after breaking the bank just a little, we are now the proud owner of 2 Canons. This is beginning to be where all of our money is going these days so I am thinking we are going a little crazy ... but it is FUN!

AND WE LOVE THE 5D! It takes great pics and now we both have a camera to use when we are out.

But now the question is....... WHO gets to use the 5D???? :-)

the BEST photographer ever!!!

If you have never heard me say this before, Michelle Warren (DeBilzan) is the best photographer EVER! AMAZING and I cannot say it enough!  She also just happens to be one of my best friends and my oldest friend (we have know each other since 2nd grade).  I love her.  Her and her hubby, Ben, have been so great to Rene and I and have become such dear friends of ours. 

Now Shelley (ah, I mean Michelle.... I cannot call her Michelle, it will always be Shelley), photographed my sister's wedding 3 years ago and they were beautiful.  You MUST go visit her website RIGHT NOW if you haven't already.... go on, do it!!!! I'll wait.

So, now you know what I mean, SHE IS THE BEST!  She travels so if you want the best please use her for portraits and weddings. I feel so lucky to have her as a friend AND to have her photograph our wedding.

She has already taken our engagement photos over New Years.  It was so fun and they are just perfect!  Now you would already know this if you have thoroughly searched her website and seen us under "gina & rene" in the engagement section.  (I think you got the point) :-)