Garden of the Gods: Debbie & Tom

Oh,  I am so excited to share this shoot with you!

Good afternoon!  Happy Tuesday. :-)

I hate it when I get to photograph awesome people and they already have a wedding photographer booked.  Debbie and Tom are one of those couples.  They’re getting married at Villa Parker, but Debbie’s mom gifted them a wedding photographer already (from Europe, none the less!).  But I’m so fortunate to have at least had the chance to do their engagement pictures.

These two are just adorbs.  (I’ve never said that before, but I kind of like it.. :-)  They just love life and live for adventure and travel.  I envy them at making the most of every opportunity!  They live life and love each other to the full.  And wait till you see the way Tom grins at Debbie.  Adorbs. ;-)

Debbie and Tom, THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for giving me this great honor to photograph you.  I cannot wait to see you two as a bride and groom!  I’ll be watching and waiting. :-)

So much love and joy to you both,
René

See that?  That shot on the left?  That’s the look of a girl who is LOVED.

Tom got Debbie a ROCK.  It’s stunning.

Debbie flaunted this sweet whale tail of a necklace.  Keep your eyes peeled for it.  I want it!

That!  That grin right there!

LOVE

Ahhh the light peeked through for a second!

L O V E

So Debbie is super artsy.  And crafty.  She made this super awesome frame of their wedding date.  The maps are of Northern California and Pacifica where Tom popped the question.  And the letters are covered in SAND from the beach where they got engaged.  *sigh*

Stunning.

With 20 years of experience, I bring a calm, steady presence to your most meaningful days. I specialize in documenting relationships over time—from weddings and anniversaries to babies and families—with a love for black-and-white imagery, honest moments, and photographs that belong in albums, not just on a feed. There are no forced poses or “pretend to” prompts here, only space for what’s real. I’m not just here for the highlight; I’m here for the history you’re creating.

And I can't wait to capture your story

Hi! i'm rené, your
photog & legacy keeper

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