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.
Attention all Type A people.. this post could change your life. I’m about to tell you about the coolest thing since sliced bread. And no, it’s not that peanut butter and jelly mixed into one jar. Sorry. First, a quick glimpse at how I used to live my life: Post-Its everywhere reminding me of To-Dos: […]
So I got this e-mail from Pictage’s CEO, Jim Collins. He’s so awesome about e-mailing the 8,000 photographers registered with Pictage with all sorts of motivational bits and pieces. He also rocks at being available and I bet if I was a fly on the wall in the Pictage offices, he’d be the CEO to […]

At RTP, we really try to establish a friendship with our clients. We want you to be SO comfortable around us on the day of your wedding that we’re just some friends with cameras, resulting in true, candid emotions. James and Alicia, are a good example of this case. They’re another set of clients-turned-friends who […]
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a song via Pandora called Twilight Serenade by Jason Myles Goss (never heard of the guy) and FELL. IN. LOVE. with it. It’s still only 99 cents on iTunes and worth every penny. It’s so chill and so beautiful. With that said, I found myself curious this evening […]

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.