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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Greetings from beautiful Las Vegas! Well, I don’t know about beautiful… let’s say steamy.  Hot and steamy.  Like 100 degrees hot and steamy. Almost as hot as these images you’re about to see. Karen, Steve, and I met up in Karen’s hometown of Steamboat Springs over Memorial Day weekend.  Our original plan was to shoot […]

It is engagement season over here!  Well, not here at my house, but you know what I mean… Lots of engagement photo experiences are goin’ down.  :-) Last week I had the chance to shoot in Fort Collins in some of the most beautiful country in Colorado, the next day I got to go hiking […]

Good morning!  And happy Thursday!  Holla!  The weekend is almost here and I can hardly wait!  Today is kind of a special day. :-) Not only are we so excited to show you more pictures of my crazy brother and his sweet fiancée, but this is Jesie’s inaugural post!  She’ll eventually have her own blog, […]

Alicia and Scott… where do I begin? I had barely returned home from their engagement experience and I had a thank you card waiting in my mailbox.  Listen to their hearts: “René: I don’t know where to even start… [I know the feeling!] Thank you SO much for all that you – coming to Fort […]

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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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