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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Oh happy Monday! Today I’m so so thrilled to share with you my second shoot that I was blessed enough to do while in Israel a couple of weeks ago! I really feel like the luckiest to have worked with Lu & Ben.  These guys are SO kind, SO fun-loving, SO sweet with one another.  Their […]

Wow, good morning, blog world.  I’ve been home from Paris & Israel for about a week now, trying to process everything my eyes saw! People keep asking me about my favorite part of Israel. Hard to say. Prior to going, Israel was a far off place to me.  Aside from the words “Bible” and “war” coming […]

It is Friday night… and I just finished working on one of my favorite engagement shoots of the year.  And I simply cannot wait until Monday morning to to share it with the world! So tonight, to end your week, is the most pretty fall engagement session you ever did see! Christy & Josh, have just […]

It’s a new week with much to share. This shoot is very near & dear to my heart.  These PEOPLE are near & dear to my heart!  Part of the reason I love this shoot so much is because it takes me back to my original stomping grounds, where René Tate Photography was born: Garden of the Gods […]

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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.

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