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.
Happy Valentines Day! I’m back home from beautiful Hawaii and have less than a week here in beautiful Colorado Springs, then it’s off to Las Vegas for WPPI. More on both of those topics later. Just as soon as I returned a couple of days ago, I jumped into reality headfirst with two incredible shoots. […]
Happy Friday! You know, my friends like to call me spontaneous. I think it was Stephanie who listed on MySpace, “being spontaneous with René” as one of her favorite activities. What can I say… I get it from my dad. He is the king of spontaneity. This is the guy who called me up precisely […]

I mean this story in the least offensive way possible. That can’t be a good way to start a post on a wedding blog. Really. But you all know what I’m talking about. You’ve all met one of those really skinny girls who they’re their fat. You kind of hate them, just a little. Especially […]
Martin Luther King Jr. weekend and the week succeeding it finds me in a time of life where my heart is open, my dreams are big, and my energy to persevere and flourish is unmatched. I keep saying 2011 feels like a big year. A year of change. A year of growth. A year 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.