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.
What do you get when you cross a classy bride and a super sweet groom with Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, a sailboat marina, and everyone I went to high school with? Oh yeah. You get Kristi and Brett’s insanely awesome and beautiful wedding day. Tim Tebow’s biceps and all. I mean, ahem, Tim Tebow […]
What’s a better way to finish off this November than with Peri and Paul’s gorgeous fall engagement session here in Colorado Springs? These two… we clicked instantly. I could tell in our first phone conversations between myself and Peri. They are one of the sweetest couples… you know, one of those couples who laugh all […]

Part II picks up just after the ceremony with this triumphant exit. All time fave. The reception at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum was outrageously beautiful! Tari and Mariah of Simply Regal Event Planning did a phenomenal job with the entire event! A&A had the best entrance! The advantage of having two photographers. […]
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Cinderella and her glass slippers and horse and carriage. Jasmine and her magic carpets. Belle and her big poofy dress. Sometimes fairy tales are just, well, fairy tales. They’re nothing more than a dream. A child-like, unrealistic, butterflies and rainbows dream. But in a little place called Austin, Texas, […]

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.