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.
I’ll never forget the morning I first laid eyes on him. Five years and three months ago it was. I wore black Nine West pumps, my favorite pair of dark Express Jeans, and a black scoop-neck, three quarter length sleeved sweater. It was our first date. A blind date. We agreed to meet for breakfast […]
Okay, so where did we leave off? Oh yeah, the moment I’d waited 26 years for was about to unfold… :-) Everything about this day was shaping up to be surreal. This day was unlike it’s friends. Unlike the other six days of the week. Because you see, not only was there magic in the […]

It was a Wednesday night. December 18th, I believe. Approximately 9:30pm. I stood pacing the front steps of the Broadmoor, surrounded by twinkle lights and frozen fountains, iPhone to ear, trying to keep my exposure, “Christmas is a week away and I still have no idea what the heck we are doing?! The way you […]
If you’ve been a follower of this blog for long, you’ve likely heard me talk about creating. I love to create. Love it. God is THE ultimate creator. I bet he just had a ball makin’ all the things he did and I believe he wired us to be creators too. Me? I like to create […]

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.