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.
Ooo, fall is in the AIR! And I am so excited to share with you this beauty of an engagement session! I pretty much attended all of my K-12 years with Sarah so imagine my smile when she called asking us to photograph her wedding! We weren’t super close, but growing up in a small town, […]
When Nicole & Josh said Steamboat Springs was where they wanted to do their engagement pictures, my heart went pitter pat. I love it when my couples suggest Steamboat. There is just something about this mountain/ski/ranching town that makes my heart sing. Steamboat offers so many great backdrops, but for these two, they picked Fish […]

Lately, there has been a lot of California on this blog! Time for a pure, Colorado wedding at its finest! Hannah & Jarret were wed in Breckenridge, Colorado just as their leaves began to make a transition of their own. It was the perfect wedding to close summer. Favorite parts of this wedding include: 1.) […]
Oh, well hey there! TGIF! I could get used to these California sunsets… I don’t know, there’s just something about not having a 14,000′ mountain blocking your light that does the body good! So stoked about these images of one of our fabulous, faithful RTP couples, Kristi & Brett, and the sweetest little one-year-old around: […]

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.