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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Ah, today is the day! It’s finally Friday; it’s the first day of Spring, AND it’s the day I’ve been waiting for to show you the last half of Michelle & Ajax’s destination elopement on Oahu’s North Shore! After their amazing, emotional ceremony on Ke Ike Beach, we shot some of my all time favorite […]
There’s just something about an elopement… It’s romantic. It’s adventurous. It’s intimate. What I love about an elopement is the focus becomes purely on the commitment. Not the color of the napkins, or what color of eyeshadow the bridesmaids should wear, or how the best man forgot his tie, or how the flower girl […]
TGIF! I hope you guys are gearing up for a beautiful, snowy weekend in Colorado! I’m so thrilled to share Jamie and Rob’s wedding with you this afternoon. These two celebrated their marriage at the big, red barn at the Highland Meadows Golf Course in Windsor, Colorado. It was a day filled with SO much […]
The hardest part of my job is this blog. Choosing less than 100 images out of 2,000 to tell the story of someone’s best day is no easy task. That was definitely the case with Samantha and Joel’s Pinery at the Hill wedding. I must’ve favorited 300 images for this blog post! These guys mean […]
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.
