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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Nine years? Why not wait until the big 1-0? I thought the same thing. But when Elizabeth and Ryan told me a bit about the last several years they’ve endured together, it was cause to celebrate. Because no one ever promised marriage to be easy. We all have stuff… and marriage is sticking by a person […]
It seems like yesterday that I met TJ and Bill. Except it wasn’t. It was 12 years ago. These two have been René Tate Photography clients from the beginning. And while I wasn’t there to see the first half of their marriage, and I have witnessed a good part of the later half. I’ve seen […]
Good morning and Happy Sunday! Five years ago, on a rainy afternoon, overlooking Colorado Springs, these two promised forever. Three homes, one new state, and one new baby later these two are celebrating five years of adventure. Five years of marriage. Five years of taking each other’s hand, stepping into the unknown. As new Arizonans, […]
Oh what a beautiful day it is! I love the month of May! Everything is blossoming, there’s a freshness and newness in the air. The weather is perfect. It’s a hopeful season of bright and beautiful things to come. I am just elated to be living in the Sonoran Desert and getting to do a bit […]
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.
