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.
Ooo, do we have a fun treat for you this week! As most of our work is in Colorado, it’s always a treat when we get to share something a little different! This time, my new friends Natalise & Shane at one of San Francisco’s treasures: the Palace of Fine Arts. These two were rockin’ […]
Oooh, these THREE! Baylee & Jordan are a longtime RTP couple. And I ADORE them, their new son, and both their families! I first met Jordan & Baylee at Tianna & Casey’s wedding in Puerto Rico in 2009. A couple of years later, these two were wed at Mile High Station in Denver in what was the most eloquently […]

Ooooo! I am so so excited to share this beautiful RTP couple with you! These two are a 2009 RTP Couple, and as of New Years Eve, have been married SIX years! Theirs was a wedding/NYE celebration not quickly forgotten. It feels like just yesterday we photographed these two in South Carolina… This should is […]
Oooh, so this is one of my favorite shoots this year! Kelsey and Tori were married 5 years ago! I was lucky enough to shoot their wedding, engagement, and maternity photos when they were expecting baby girl Gemma. I was SO thrilled when Kelsey contacted me to do their 5 year anniversary portraits. So. Thrilled. But […]

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.