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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The new René Tate brand, is one built on love, legacy, and adventure. We capture couples in love who love adventure. We are for those who love to lose themselves in a new city, eat food they can’t pronounce, check things like “Paris” and “sky dive” off their bucket lists, and have the kind of […]
Happy Friday! I am pleased to share with you the second half of Julio & Jenny’s adventure shoot in Glacier National Park. Day one found us canoeing across Many Glacier Lake and dancing among the footprints of grizzlies. Day two, we hiked ten miles, round trip, to Iceberg Lake. The day was warm and filled […]
Oh man, am I the luckiest or what?? Kenz & Alex have been married FIVE YEARS this month and celebrated with not only a trip to Hawaii, but an epic anniversary session on the highest paved road in America, where mountain views make your jaw drop. They are one of my absolute favorite RTP couples […]
Sometimes I get SO LUCKY and get to photograph other photographers. It’s such an honor and such a joy as they usually have amazing taste! Katie & Joe are the absolutely sweetest! I’ve gotten to know Katie really well over the last few years as she has been my second photographer on wedding days! Her […]
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.
