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.
A couple weeks ago I was listening to a live interview with Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and Tribes, and photographer Dane Sanders, and was challenged, yet affirmed in my own thinking by Seth. This is something that’s been on my heart for the last several months, so I gotta share his advice. What […]
Boy, do I have a treat for you! A treat that’s even better than this sunshine I’m soaking up on my back porch as I blog this. :-) Yay for almost spring time! Last weekend, Jesie and I had the opportunity to work with Lana and Alex at Lana’s parents’ home in Sheridan Lake, […]

I may or may not surprise our couples with a gift of a few of my favorite things. Never has the gesture been returned, nor is it expected. The other day I came home to a package. A package addressed to me from an unfamiliar address. Lo and behold it was a gift from our […]
Good morning! And happy Monday! I’ve got a great session to kick off your week. This was a styled shoot in sunny Las Vegas, a part of Mike Colón’s Seven Workshop. It was a full twelve hour day of education and a little bit of shooting. So wonderful to have a small, intimate group to […]

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.