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.
Tory and Tom kicked off our first wedding of the year for Jesie and I as a team. These two are both Air Force Academy grads and currently reside in California. Both are pilots (how awesome is that?) — Tory with the Air Force and Tom with the Navy. Neither are from Colorado so it […]
Woo! I can’t think of a better way to end the week than with the rest of Jamie and Ray’s Broadmoor elopement. After the ceremony we did a few portraits and then headed out around the Broadmoor and Garden of the Gods. This was a photographer’s dream as I had a couple of hours, rather […]

We sat in the south tower lobby of the Broadmoor. Ornate decor surrounded us, large couches and chairs that enveloped you. The fireplace was alive and crackling. It was just the two of us. On one of the biggest days of his life. “I just knew,” he told me in reference to this bride-to-be. “I […]
Good evening! We have a treat for you! You’ve seen glimpses of it at the top of this blog or on my Facebook timeline, now see the whole picture… a René Tate Photography Inspired Shoot. A couple of weeks ago, Jesie and I put our heads together to create a styled shoot that just oozed […]

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.