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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This is not a post I want to rush through. Because the moment I am about to describe is sacred.  It’s a moment that I hope to hold fresh in my mind until he returns home to me. Because you see, it was our last moment together.  Our last moment together before I boarded a […]

Good morning and happy Thursday!  The weekend is allllmost here and we have a fantastic engagement session to help pass the time. Melissa and Chuckie are our 2012 Free Wedding Giveaway winners!  We met up this past weekend for what was the coldest day of May, at least so far!  I think it was in […]

My dad was an engineer for the railroad. He worked long hours and was gone from home a lot.  As a little girl, I remember having to play outside often during the day cause dad was sleeping.  He got called to work at all hours of the night. All across Colorado he transported coal.  And […]

Jesie always says, “Tater, you’re the luckiest girl I know.  Things always just work out for you.” Now, I don’t know if I necessarily agree with the “always” part, but more often than not, through the grace of God, things eventually seem to fall into place. One really neat opportunity that He provided was 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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