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.
The second half of Russ & Angie’s wedding picks up with the ceremony line-up and all those excited, jittery emotions! Immediately after the ceremony, I followed Angie & Russ out to the front of the church, we had our 10 Minute Rule (10 minutes of quiet, calm, and time to soak in what just happened)! […]
Y’all, I have THE best job in world. Hands down. It’s been a year since I last shot a wedding. Almost 365 days to the day. After a beautiful pregnancy, the birth of our first baby in May, and taking the last 7 months to get adjusted to our new normal, I’m back in the […]

I was in the midst of editing the bride & groom shots on the balcony of the castle when someone behind me came up and said, “Wow! Is that Disney World? That looks like a Disney princess!” Not sure if that was the look Michelle was going for or not, but I have to admit, […]
Oh be still my heart… The best part of this job is making clients-turned-friends. I just love Amanda & Dave and am SO grateful to call them friends. Their wedding, also my last of the year, was on a brisk late-October day. These two tied the knot in Bailey, Colorado at the gorgeous Deer Creek […]
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.