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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You may recognize these two from their incredible engagement and wedding in Turks and Caicos this past March.  After their wedding, Megan and Mike and I met up for a portrait session to document their newlywed relationship around the beautiful Garden of the Gods.  They know, being from Colorado, they’d definitely appreciate Colorado portraits! I’m […]

Good morning and happy Monday! I have such a long-awaited treat for you!  I’ve been posting a few sneak peeks of Shannon and Bart’s wedding on our Facebook page and I know it’s been killing fans to wait for the whole post. :-) Finally, what you’ve all been waiting for!  It was so hard to narrow […]

Today, we pick up on the second half of a letter to my [someday] daughter, and also the second half of images from my own wedding day. —– What you just read was mainly about the intent of the “stuff” behind my wedding day.  Now I want to share with you the results of some […]

To my sweet [someday] daughter. As I write this, your father and I have only been married for just over a month. I wanted to write to you while things were fresh on my mind. Because someday, you will ask me about our wedding. Perhaps as you plan yours. Perhaps many years prior to your […]

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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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