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.
Cherie and Jason were married on a gorgeous day in January. A day where the sun shone its bright face all day long and it was okay to go sleeveless. Yes, I’m a little behind on wedding blogs, but not for long. Jesie, Michael, and I are working hard to blog weddings within the week […]
If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook, you’ll notice that I’ve been traveling a lot. Like so much that, as my friend Monty says, all the airplanes and changes in pressure have “broken the mold on me” if ya know what I mean. And with that said, it’s easy to see that life […]

There are things you do because you have to. There are things you do because you want to. And then there are the things you do for love. These are the things you do when you’ve been challenged to step outside of your needs and desires. The things that sometimes challenge us to take a […]
Remember in The Landscapes post how I said I had a “moment” in the chapel of the Iona Abbey? It was just shortly after this photo was taken that I sat down along the isle’s right side, on a chair closest to the bottom of the photo above. During the tourist season, this abbey would’ve […]

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.