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.
Hey yo! Happy Monday! Today we have a special treat for you. I know I say that a lot. But I feel like every shoot is special. :-) Today begins a string of wedding blog posts that are NOT Colorado. Kind of a breath of fresh air. :-) Last month we had three weekends in […]
Ahhh!!! It’s 10:00pm! It’s about time I announce the winners! I’ve been reading through these entries all day. Then reading through them some more. Then having coffee with Jesie and her husband to review the entries. Then getting John on the line to put in his two cents. Then getting on my knees and praying […]

Hey hey! Happy Friday afternoon! We’ve got a real treat for those of you counting down the hours till the weekend. And I mean REAL TREAT. This is a very different shoot – something you won’t normally see on RTP. However, I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to more of these styled shoots! Hint, hint; wink, […]
Good morning! We pick up Part II of Karen and Steve’s Evergreen Lake House wedding just after the ceremony. I love it when we go straight into the first dance. The toasts were perfect! Then all of the sudden, the bride and groom got the mic and started thanking… someone… I quickly realize that someone […]

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.