Colorado Springs: Lauren & Justin

If you think these faces look familiar, you’re right.  Lauren, Justin, and I shot their first set of engagement pictures in Seattle, Washington in October.  Both of them have family in Colorado, so over Thanksgiving we met up for round two, Colorado-style! We started at Shove Chapel on the Colorado College campus – the very chapel where her parents were married.  From there we headed to Garden of the Gods to get something completely different from Seattle’s ocean.  You’re going to see a lot more film grain and vintage effects (and image sizes!) on these as the shoot progresses.  We wanted to give these images a completely different look and feel compared to their Seattle images, which you can view here.

After a hard morning, I went into this shoot feeling a certain kind of calm and security that only comes from Above.  That serenity definitely laced the shoot and is evident in the Shove Chapel images.

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed shooting and editing them. :-)

With love,
René



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

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