Palo Alto, California Engagement: Kalila & David

Happy Thursday, friends!

I am SO happy to be back in Colorado for the summer for our TENTH season of weddings!  The Rockies are to die for, but I sure do miss the California light!

Below is a sweet little mini-session (with all that great Cali light!) that I did with Kalila & David in one of their neighborhood parks in Palo Alto.  These two wanted some simple engagement images they could use for announcements.  I’m so glad they gave me some extra time to delve into their personalities and relationship in effort to capture that through my lens.  We had a blast and by the end of the shoot none of us could stop smiling!  So fun to watch these two blossom in front of my camera!

Enjoy a little eye candy today!

Kalila & David, thank you SO much for letting me be the one to do this for you.  You two are GEMS and I look forward to getting to know you both better!

With love,
René

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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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