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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G’Day Mates! After having just done an hour flight + 8 hour layover + 15-hour plane ride + a 3-hour layover + a 2-hour connecting flight + a 4-hour drive to my final destination, I thought I’d take some time to show you how I pack my carry-on personal item, for not only a long flight, […]
Hey hey! We are establishing something NEW around here on the Journal. It’s time for a TUESDAY TIP! We’ve been getting a lot of new questions with the new brand, how we travel, the person behind the camera, entrepreneurship, etc. It’s time to start doing more than just posting pretty shoots… You deserve to not […]
About 4-6 weeks prior to your wedding, we require a couple hours of your time to sit down and talk about your wedding. We call it our Logistics Meeting. It’s absolutely essential, in our opinion, to being fully prepared for your wedding day. We easily could e-mail you sheet to fill out with important information, but […]
So John and I had professional pictures taken last week in the San Francisco area with the Christian vineyard and estate photographer, Mike Larson. I’ve been in this business for over seven years, five of which we’ve been together, and we’ve never had an official couple’s session. Sure, we’ve had snapshots here and there and […]
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.
