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.
You can tell they’re best friends. It was in the way they held hands and ran and jumped towards the camera. The way they had their “bread and butter sides.” You can tell they are best friends when he casually said, “You know what my favorite part about the cold is? It’s how it makes […]
Friends. Teammates. Travel-companions. Concert-goers. Just a few phrases that describe Tracey and Mike. They are on constantly on the go. One day in Vegas, the next at hockey game, the next tooling around Estes Park… which is exactly where this adventure begins. Tracy, Mike, and I met in Estes, one of their favorite places, a […]

I walked into the large conference room and laid eyes not on a podium and a screen, but on chairs. Chairs in a circular formation. “Oh no,” I thought, “we’re going to have to circle up and talk.” Circling up and talking is not one of my favorite activities. Never has been. But, this was […]
At RTP, we really try to establish a friendship with our clients. We want you to be SO comfortable around us on the day of your wedding that we’re just some friends with cameras, resulting in true, candid emotions. James and Alicia, are a good example of this case. They’re another set of clients-turned-friends who […]

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.