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.
Brace yourself. We’re about to get very real over here… Here’s the thing: we’ve come along way in the last five years. You’re bound to after that long. From yellow photos we thought were beautiful to how-the-heck-did-we-ever-not-white-balance photos. From nasty, contrasty, harsh black and whites with no detail to perfectly even shades of grey. From […]
Good evening! Happy Monday. I awoke this morning in Newport Beach really bumming that I’m headed home to Colorado today, when I checked my cell and saw a Tweet about an interview we did with ModishWed was live. That definitely cheered me up. :-) I’ve been out in SoCal for the past several days recharging […]

Good morning and happy Thursday! Today we pick up with the second half of Tory and Tom’s beautiful USAFA Chapel/Broadmoor wedding. We start with an amazing shot by Jesie of the wedding party and then head straight into the ceremony. :-) Enjoy and have a great weekend! René
Tory and Tom kicked off our first wedding of the year for Jesie and I as a team. These two are both Air Force Academy grads and currently reside in California. Both are pilots (how awesome is that?) — Tory with the Air Force and Tom with the Navy. Neither are from Colorado so it […]

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.