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.
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Friends, The Colorado Springs Independent is accepting votes now for their 16th Annual Best Of edition. It’s two enormous editions of our favorite paper that includes the BEST of everything in this little metropolis we call Colorado Springs. Low and behold, “photographer” is one of the categories! RTP hasn’t been quite big enough to compete […]
The night before a recent wedding: Jesie: What time do you want to leave tomorrow? René: Well, (long pause) by the time you’re late and we get Starbucks we’ll be on the road by 9:00. 8:30? Here’s to my best friend, confidant, second shooter, and wine-lover, Jesie, who is on her way home from her […]
After the bridge, we headed right into downtown San Fran and shot these fun images walkin’ around the incredible neighborhoods! One of my favorites! He loves her. Another favorite! Must be nice to have a garage like that. So many great colors! Due to all the hills and tall houses, we had a hard time […]
*sigh* Oh my goodness. Do you ever have one of those moments where life just seems too good to be true? You know, where you think, “This can’t be happening to me.” Sometimes we get lucky and things really are so good that they’re surprisingly true. Julie and Robert’s destination engagement shoot was one of […]
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.
