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.
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I’m counting down the days until June. We have so many amazing wedding coming up, including Michelle and Raudy’s! We did their engagement photos this past fall in the northwest corner of Colorado in Walden. We spent the day fishing, fighting the rain, and shooting clay pigeons – and taking engagement pictures, or course. :-) […]
We are so lucky to have connected with Andrea and Jay. These two had a recent October wedding at the Estes Park Resort. It was the most perfect day, we were really blessed with perfect light and perfect weather. Their engagement was shot in August around their home in Bellingham, Washington – you can see […]
Such a thrill to be blow drying your hair and all of the sudden receive THIS Twitter notification on your iPhone: We are so incredibly honored to be featured, alongside with my amazing clients Mandy and Alex, on Destination I Do‘s blog! I definitely did the happy dance with a round brush still entwined in […]
This is an oldie, but a goodie. Last summer, I had the [incredibly, amazing, surreal] chance to do Mandy and Alex’s pre-wedding photography all around southern Iceland. You can see their images here, here, and here. Dearest René Tate, You are SO AWESOME! We approve!!! Oh gosh, we are so so so thankful we got […]
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.
