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.
Ahhh! Hardest. Thing. I’ve. Ever. Had. To. Do. I might not do this again in the future because it was soooo hard to choose a winner. I was going to announce this on Monday, but took an extra few days to sleep and pray on it. All of us on the RTP team wanted to […]
Part II picks up at the Cañon City Abbey where I got a little obsessed with Jenny and Josh’s wedding party. Everyone looked so fantastic. Jesie and I had so much fun photographing them all. You’re definitely getting a double or triple dose of wedding party shots, compared to normal. This first one is possibly […]

A few weeks ago, I posted Jenny and Josh’s engagement session that took place at their high school, which held memories that only high school sweethearts can share. Today, I am posting their first look that took place on Skyline Drive, overlooking their town and their memories. The day was perfect. The clouds couldn’t have […]
Happy Friday, friends! Happy last Friday of July, in fact. Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday I was photographing John’s little nephews playing with sparklers! Things have been so crazy here — I wake up each day, not sure what I did the day before nor what day it actually is. I’ll […]

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.