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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Good morning and Happy June! It’s been a while since I’ve done a good ol fashioned urban engagement shoot.  And I just LOVE them.  So much reflective light and colorful backdrops.  Mandi and Ramsey and I met up for drinks before their shoot at their favorite downtown dig, which happens to mine: Il Vicino.  We […]

Good morning!  Happy Thursday!  Three-day weekends are fun, but the four day workweek can seem long.  Hope your week has been a good one! Very excited to share this shoot with you.  I’m mentoring a talented, young photographer at UCCS and turns out, he’s a wiz behind studio lights.  So we had some fun collaborating […]

Good afternoon and Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and you paused to say thanks to a service member or took a minute to remember those who serve now and in the past. I have a very special treat for you!  I am so so excited to introduce you […]

Expect the unexpected. I woke up one January morning to an email with the subject line, “Pre-wedding Photography in Iceland.”  I thought it was a gimmick. Five months later, I’ve been to Iceland and back. Expect the unexpected. At the conclusion of my Icelandic photo shoot, I received an email from my brother with the […]

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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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