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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Oooh happy day! I am so excited to share this post with you! Mostly because Ashley has been a longtime follower of René Tate Photography and basically comments on every blog post, so now it’s her turn to be featured! I’m so excited to do these for her and her wonderful fiancé, Drew! AND she […]
Until then, a few decorations from our California Christmas. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! John and I spent our week in Dallas with his family where I successfully made my first pumpkin pie and lattice cherry pie! There were some tears and a few batches of dough thrown in the trash, but alas […]
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today we start the second part of Paige & Clayton’s wedding with the entrances to their reception. Some of the best wedding party entrances I’ve seen yet! One even involved glitter! Go girl! I loved this reception because it was half outside (first dance & toasts) and half inside (dinner, cake, […]
Ohmigosh. This post is ridiculous. Both in length and beauty! My first stab at narrowing down Paige & Clayton’s favorites for the blog left me with 304 images. Eek! Way too many. I thought I’d sleep on it and try again the next day; that backfired and I ended up adding more images to the […]
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.
