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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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 […]
Woman. Goddess. Beauty. Just a few words Xochitl (Mayan name, pronounced Sochi) used to describe the outcome of her maternity pictures with her husband Mark. She’s followed our work for the last few years; I was so honored when she emailed me about photographing her & Mark’s love for one another and their new babe […]
Sometimes dreams really do come true! Mine in particular. Bear with me here. :-) After Jennifer & Matthew’s wedding last summer, I remember thinking, “I would give anything to shoot that wedding again! I just LOVE them and love photographing them! It was the best day ever!” And lo and behold, I got my wish! […]
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 […]
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.
