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.

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Oh happy day!  Hanja & Rich are engaged! What I LOVE about these two, and I think it’s going to be their secret sauce to longevity of their marriage, is how they have fun.  You’ll see in these images that these two know how to laugh together, but from that comes an element to ease […]

Tasmania. Before visiting, I immediately thought “wild,” and  “isolated.”  Tasmania felt as far away as one American could possibly travel — the furthest corner of the earth. Images of thick vegetation covering the island cycled through mind. Tasmanian devils running wild. Never did I dream this place of unkown and mystique would be in my travel plans. As […]

During the first week of the launch of the NEW René Tate Photography brand, we did a series of giveaways.  Our new brand is for couples who have an unquenchable thirst for adventure and an insatiable desire to explore every inch of this beautiful world. They love to lose themselves in a new city, eat food they […]

Oh friends!  Greetings from New Zealand! I cannot wait to share with you all my experiences in Australia and New Zealand.  But first, this couple. Patricia & Philip are two of the kindest, most gentle souls one will ever meet.  These are what hearts of gold look like.  I am privileged to have had the […]

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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.

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