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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Good morning!  Happy Wednesday!  Fall is in the air here! The air is crisp and the birds are chirping.  It’s a beautiful morning and I am SO excited to share the last half of Sammie & Cooper’s wedding with you. Just after the ceremony, these two headed down the fairway for some privacy where they […]

There’s those days you just wish you could relive again and again. Sammie & Cooper’s wedding day was one of those. Sammie, Cooper, and I grew up in the same town, with the same people, and went to the same high school.  I also photographed her sister’s and brother’s weddings, so needless to say, their […]

“How’d you know this was the person you were going to marry?” I asked them over cocktails at the Broadmoor. Immediately, Aida smiled a big smile and said, “He was easy to love.”  :-) With a mischievous grin, Patrick proceeded to tell me about this love affair with sardines, and how he eats a can of […]

Oh happy Monday!!  We kick off the week with the second part of Ashley & Jim’s whimsical Spruce Mountain Ranch wedding with their reception in Albert’s Lodge. Click here to view the first part. Special thanks to the amazing vendor team that put on such a great party! Venue: Spruce Mountain Ranch Blooms: Amber Mustain […]

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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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