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.
Part II picks up at the Cañon City Abbey where I got a little obsessed with Jenny and Josh’s wedding party. Everyone looked so fantastic. Jesie and I had so much fun photographing them all. You’re definitely getting a double or triple dose of wedding party shots, compared to normal. This first one is possibly […]
A few weeks ago, I posted Jenny and Josh’s engagement session that took place at their high school, which held memories that only high school sweethearts can share. Today, I am posting their first look that took place on Skyline Drive, overlooking their town and their memories. The day was perfect. The clouds couldn’t have […]

The phone rang and rang and rang… My heart was beating quickly. The early morning air on my face was calm and cool, but the back of my neck felt like it was on fire. It was hot to the touch. The smell of propane filled my nose with each breath. My hands shook a […]
Love is scary. Not only is it a choice, but it’s also a risk. It’s a gamble. It’s hard enough to know you who are and hang on to who you are when, as LeAnn Rimes says, all you want to do is lose yourself in someone else. But sometimes we’re surprised. Sometimes we learn […]
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.