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.
THIS ISN'T CONTENT.
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On this day, 30 years ago, my sweet husband was born into this world! As he enters his fourth decade of life, I keep thinking how lucky am I to get to spend the next four or five or six decades with him. :-) Lord willing! To the funniest, sweetest, quirkiest, and most loving man […]
All of two weeks have passed since I loaded up every square inch of my CR-V and drove halfway across the country to start our adventure of part-time living in Northern California. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, read this. :) Living in NorCal has been quite the experience. The 80 degree weather, though unseasonably […]
As many of you may know, for the past five years I’ve had a long distance relationship with my then boyfriend-turned-fiancé-turned husband, John, as he traveled the nation and globe with the Air Force. We were intentional in dating across the distance and in not marrying within those five years of Air Force active duty, knowing […]
Today, we pick up on the second half of a letter to my [someday] daughter, and also the second half of images from my own wedding day. —– What you just read was mainly about the intent of the “stuff” behind my wedding day. Now I want to share with you the results of some […]
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.
