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 was about this time of year that I met Shannon. This time of year, seven years ago. Wow. Writing that looks more baffling that it sounded in my head. Yes, seven years ago. She gave me a phone interview. I was an applicant for a leadership program at the University of Colorado. We hit […]
There’s something so intriguing about them. They’re the sweetest couple and they make it so easy to be around them. She’s beautiful and he smiles a lot. Well, they both do really. It’s contagious. Honestly, my face was sore from smiling so much with them. They’re the kind of people who you really could sit […]
Hey hey! Happy weekend! Hope your Saturday is off to a great start. We have our maternity and family shootout today, but I wanted to take a minute and share the second half of Pearlly and Huson’s engagement session with you! These two are absolutely wonderful people. I am so blessed to have had the […]
There are two things I’ve learned to accept as a photographer. Number one: I will always have a fear of the unknown — which is probably a blog post for later. And number two: expect the unexpected. You never know what kind of cards you’ll be dealt. You’ll never know the stories you’ll get to […]
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.
