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.
There are just too many favorites! A two-part series is definitely in order for Nicole & Josh’s wintery, Christmastime wedding! These two were wed just shortly after Christmas at one of my favorites hidden gems of a wedding venue: Villa Parker in Parker, Colorado. Tucked away on a hill, surrounded by pretty pine trees, this […]
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today we start the second part of Paige & Clayton’s wedding with the entrances to their reception. Some of the best wedding party entrances I’ve seen yet! One even involved glitter! Go girl! I loved this reception because it was half outside (first dance & toasts) and half inside (dinner, cake, […]

Ohmigosh. This post is ridiculous. Both in length and beauty! My first stab at narrowing down Paige & Clayton’s favorites for the blog left me with 304 images. Eek! Way too many. I thought I’d sleep on it and try again the next day; that backfired and I ended up adding more images to the […]
Things I love: 1.) Grooms who dance uninhibitedly, who look you in the eyes with care and intention, who love their brides loudly, publicly, and unabashedly. 2.) Brides who can’t stop smiling: who are genuine, eternally optimistic, and who, despite having sometimes difficult adult jobs can find and express childlike joy. 3.) Couples who put the marriage first […]

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.