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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It is with great excitement, peace, and joy that I announce to you the winner of the 2013 Free Wedding Photography Giveway! Congratulations are in order to: Miss Heather Chapman and Tom Nydahl! Cannot wait to share more about this couple and their story! For now, Heather and Tom’s entry: René, You may or may […]
Life’s been a little extra busy the last couple of months with the purchase of a home! My parents and I worked really hard at painting, adding baseboards, cleaning, fixing little odds and ends, trimming doors… the list goes on. One thing that ate away at me was the kitchen. It was a space that […]
Good morning and Happy Thursday! Hope you’ve been enjoying this awesome weather, to include a little May moisture. Today I’m excited to introduce you to Karissa and Trent and their lovable pups: Roger and Tucker. We were originally schedule to shoot in April but rescheduled for May in order to, hopefully, capture a bit of […]
The other night my friend Jason and I were driving home from an engagement shoot. He’d been helping me as a second shooter. We were in this discussion about wine, which, let’s be honest, is where most of our discussions lie. I confessed my problem of having too many special wines (good problem to have, […]
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.
