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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Ooooh, it’s here. Engagement season is upon us! The off-season is behind us! I am so excited to get back to doing what I love and shooting a bunch! (Not that web site updates, and admin stuff wasn’t fun…) And there is nothing like getting back to the heart of Colorado and shooting these two beloved […]
Ah!! I am SO in love with the images you are about to see! Ashley is a longtime René Tate Photography fan! She’s been a follower for years and one day we bumped into each other in yoga studio’s locker room and she introduced herself. You can read more about that unexpected encounter here. After getting to […]
Last night, as I lay in bed in our little California apartment, I observed the stillness of the room. The house was quiet, the lights were dim. The calmness was framed only by the outside noise – birds chirping and sirens racing, and inside, the clicking and clacking of John on his keyboard in the […]
Ah, today is the day! It’s finally Friday; it’s the first day of Spring, AND it’s the day I’ve been waiting for to show you the last half of Michelle & Ajax’s destination elopement on Oahu’s North Shore! After their amazing, emotional ceremony on Ke Ike Beach, we shot some of my all time favorite […]
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.
