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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There are two things I’ve learned to accept as a photographer. Number one: I will always have a fear of the unknown — which is probably a blog post for later. And number two: expect the unexpected. You never know what kind of cards you’ll be dealt.  You’ll never know the stories you’ll get to […]

Photographers do it every year. They go through hundreds of thousands of images from the year and try to narrow it down to the top 10 or the top 20 or even top 40 for those real indecisive photogs.  I can’t remember ever really doing it.  I sort of knew my faves in the back […]

Good afternoon!  Happy Thursday – the weekend is almost here!  I hope you stay warm this evening, maybe curl up on a couch, and catch up on the latest episode of Grey’s Anatomy or Modern Family with a cup of coffee made by your Keurig. :-) That’s what I’d be doing anyway… This cold weather […]

“So, Mike, how did you know you were ready to marry this girl?” I asked with a soft smile looking up at his tall, six-foot-something frame. He looked down at me with the biggest grin as a chuckle escaped his mouth.  With a sure nod of his head and a shrug of his shoulders, he […]

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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.

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