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.
Today marks the end of the first week that René Tate Photography dons a new hat. The rebrand is complete, the website is live, and new business cards have been ordered. What exactly does that mean for you? We are still passionate about weddings. We are still passionate about photographing couples. We are just expanding our market a […]
Good morning! HAPPY Monday! What a weekend! We officially launched, not only this fancy new blog & web site that you’re looking at right now, but more importantly, we launched a NEW BRAND. And in the coming days, we’ll be blogging what exactly the means! But for now I am soooo thrilled to initiate this new […]

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by.” —Robert Frost Today is the day! The all new René Tate Photography is living and breathing, and I am elated to share this piece of me with you—you, who have supported me over the last 10 years; you, who are maybe […]
Ah, to be young and in love again! I envy these two, fresh out of college and newly engaged, the world at their finger tips! Mikayla & Ethan, and the way they look at each other, make me think of that emoji with the heart eyes. You know which one I’m talking about. These two wanted a […]

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.