Throwing perfection, expectations, and fear out the window
TO capture those moments of Misty-eyes, tangly-hair, unreserved laughter.
Hi, I'm Renee
A wedding and elopement photographer, but really, I’m an artist and I wanna be your friend. I get asked a lot about what kind of photography I do, I never know how to answer that. I do the kind of photography that puts my couples and my seniors in the center of the story I am telling. My work is inspired by you, your story, and your hearts. I tell stories. My stories have brought me from my hometown in Texas, to the cliffs of Northern California, to the Rocky Mountains. When I’m not following you around with my camera, you can find me drinking half coke/half blue-raspberry ICEEs watching a movie or the sunset, with my dog, or nerding out about economics.
My Approach
I’m not interested in manufacturing perfection. I’m here to capture your love story with integrity and honesty for who you are. Today we are surrounded by the most perfect moments of peoples day, filtered and edited to look insta-worthy. It can feel like you’re not being “authentic” because your guest list is too big, or too small, or you don’t want to climb a mountain on your wedding day, or you do want to climb a mountain. I understand, and I am here to tell you that your day can and should be whatever the hell you want it to be. Whatever you decide, I am here to make a piece of art you can hold onto forever, because I believe perfection lies in the ugly cries, the small details, the tipsy dances, and all those other moments you love.
"We don't want the tan, filtered look..."
No desaturated, moody filters here. I am committed to combining my love for film-inspired photos with a true-to-life color profile. So, your photos show all of the beautiful colors of your day, and will look good in 5, 10, 15, and 50 years.
"we are really awkward..."
Me too. We don’t do awkward smiles and forced posing here. My posing philosophy is based on building a relationship with you (so you feel comfy in front of my camera) and directing actions you do everyday (kisses, giggles, holding hands, all that good stuff).
"Are you lgbtq+ friendly?"
Yes yes yes yes! I serve all couples in love. There’s no judgement here (unless you think pineapple is an acceptable pizza topping), and I want to be a safe and welcoming place for all couples. We don’t stand for bias and hatred here.
