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.
It is impossible to fit in this little white box the power of this past weekend. Seriously. Saturday and Sunday marked our first semi-annual René Tate Photography retreat weekend. Jesie, Michael, myself, and a longtime RTP visionary and marketing guru, Shawn, joined together for a weekend that held more than we ever could have expected […]
If you follow me at all, you’ve probably heard about this elusive Michael person once or twice. Maybe in passing. Maybe in a Tweet. Maybe on the blog. Maybe you’ve received an email from him. Perhaps you’ve heard of him referred to as Miguel, as he often is, and were extra confused. Because you see, […]

Goooood evening! If you’re just joining the blog for the first time, we’re doing a bit of reflecting here. We’re looking at what worked well for René Tate Photography in 2010, what didn’t, and what is next for 2011. Here are a few of our goals for this new year. To catch up on what […]
If you missed the intro to this 2010 Recap series, we’re covering what worked well last year in René Tate Photography, what didn’t work well, and what we’re going to do in 2011. Today, here are just a few of my thoughts as to what did not work well in 2010. To catch up on […]
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.