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wedding Portfolio

the rené tate wedding experience

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Kind words

Rachel,
fall mini session
2x family client and bride

Wow!! You always nail it. Thank you so much for this beautiful gallery!! It's amazing all that you were able to capture in that time. It was hard for me to choose. You got all the kids' personalities just right. 

JALEA,
IMMEDIATE FAMILY PORTRAITS
1x client

René, thank you so much for your time & talent capturing my family in pictures.  You have always radiated love, kindness, and calm.  I felt so healing to my soul to be in your presence.  God radiates through you.  I am grateful for the blessing of knowing you and working with you. 

hannah,
extended family portraits
5x returning client

René, you made it feel easy. You put everyone at ease, including my camera shy mother-in-law, and made it fun. I was impressed with how many beautiful photos came out of what felt like an effortless session. Now I see them as freezing a point in time, a season of our life which passed too quickly. You captured a lot of healing between my husband and his mom.

favorite venues

Garden of the Gods Club

spruce mountain ranch

crooked willow farms

the broadmoor hotel

villa parker

Next step

On this page you will discover my services. If you would like to book a shoot or hire me as your wedding photographer, please contact me through the contact form and provide as much info as possible!

01. Make an inquiry

Next step

We will schedule an introductory meeting to get to know each other a little better and discuss your expectations. For shoots I ask for a $75 retainer, for weddings I ask for a 50% retainer to secure your date.

02. Booking & payment

Next step

About three weeks before the wedding or our session, you will receive a comprehensive guide from me in your mailbox. In this guide you will find all kinds of tips and tricks to make our photo session go smoothly.

03. Tips & advice for the big day

Next step

The day has arrived and everyone is super excited including me! I will not only be your photographer, I'll also be your personal cheerleader. Any initial nerves will quickly disappear - I promise! 

04. The big day is here!

Next step

I edit all images very carefully. Within 3 to 4 weeks from the session date or wedding, you will receive a password protected online gallery where you can see and download the images. For weddings you will receive a preview in your online gallery within 5 days.

05. Editing & delivery

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If you simply can't choose favorite images, you can always upgrade your package to more images. Please get in touch for the rates of the upgrade packages!

06. Upgrade your package

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Various engagement photos.

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Various engagement photos.

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wedding details and portraits; despite being camera aware, i am always looking for those moments in between moments. 

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This June wedding took place on a hot, sunny day at the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs. At the couple’s request, we completed the first look, wedding party, and family portraits before the ceremony so they could fully enjoy their cocktail hour, despite challenging midday conditions with no cloud cover or shaded areas. Through intentional posing and thoughtful use of light, we created beautiful, polished portraits even in less-than-ideal lighting.

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With a chance of rain in the forecast, Sarah and Mikey held their Tuscan-themed ceremony indoors at Spruce Mountain Ranch. From Italian-inspired food to Italian rosemary tucked in her hair, their day was intimate, joyful, and full of personal touches and Air Force traditions throughout the day.

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Pueblo Country Club

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Downtown Denver Church wedding, Magnolia hotel reception 

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Aspen elopement

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September rainy Spruce Mountain Ranch Wedding

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Downtown Denver Church wedding, Magnolia hotel reception 

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Aspen elopement

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Post ceremony rain was emminant. Had only 10 minutes of bride & groom portraits -- to include a huge horse. and full wedding party 

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Turtle Bay Resort, only me and officiant signed marriage license, I had to be second witness to sign marriage license

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I want this too!

Turtle Bay Resort, only me and officiant signed marriage license, I had to be second witness to sign marriage license

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