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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March 18th. A day followed by March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day. March 18th is typically a day of recovery for those who partied too hard on the 17th. A day when the streets are littered with trampled green shamrocks. A day when bar employees clean up the remnants of sticky green beer. But for […]
A couple of months ago, my longtime assistant and photo-editor, Michael and I were photographing Nicky Cruz. We were driving to grab a quick Starbucks when he told me a story. And it went something like this: So the other day I was tagging along with my friend who was taking her roommate to the […]
It’s about a 7 hour drive from here. Where he lives, that is. It’s a small town. Not necessarily in its population, but its culture. The kind of town where men, regardless of their age, still hold the door for ladies, tip their hat and say, “Ma’am.” And you know where men tip their hats […]
Hey ya’ll! Good evening; we hope you’ve had a sunny and beautiful weekend. It was great wasn’t it? For the last two days, Jesie and I rocked out our annual RTP business retreat where we go over everything with a fine-toothed comb. We thought we’d end our festivities with a little video update from us. […]
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.
