The blog is where life’s stories unfold—captured, celebrated, and preserved. From weddings to family moments to newborn milestones, I share insights, tips, and reflections on creating images that endure. Join me here, explore the work, and discover the timeless beauty in every story.
I’m not gonna lie. I’m wrestling with this one. Actually, I’m wrestling with patience, period. I don’t know if it’s the product of a Type-A, “what’s next?” personality, but lately I’m finding myself in a constant state of impatience and eagerness. But also a state of excitement, too. How do you teach yourself to be […]
Hey hey hey! Man I love Labor Day Weekend. It’s so long! Hope it’s been super relaxing and FUN for you. I’m comin’ at you live from the Double Tree Hotel in Colorado Springs where the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon is being hosted. We are in the last hour, right now, collecting donations […]
Good afternoon! For all you Labor Day weekenders who are hangin’ out at home this weekend, here is some amazing eye-candy from Emily and Jake’s wedding. When asked how they would describe their relationship, Emily answered, “Perfection.” And that was a perfect answer, considering everything about their day was perfection. The rain stopped right when […]
Go do something crazy today. Something spontaneous. Drive into the sunset tonight with your windows down and music blaring. Just because you can. Take your lunch to a park and eat outside. Go bowling tonight. Stay up really late, doing something really off the wall, even though you may have to work tomorrow. Take the […]

To be the one who says, “This moment stays,” is one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m René, and I create images that are romantic, timeless, enduring, and authentic. My work is unhurried and intentional, meant to be returned to again and again, like photographs tucked into a grandmother’s cedar chest, preserving your family’s story and legacy. I’m deeply passionate about honoring both the legacy you’re building and the one you’re already part of, and my hope is that the images we create together are cherished for generations to come.