Bio

René is a lifelong visual and tactile learner, experiencing the world through perceptual awareness of sights and tangible perception. Her academic background in English Literature and Professional Writing + Rhetoric from San Francisco State University, alongside a degree in Digital Photography from City College of San Francisco, deeply influences how she interprets and engages with her environment. Photography and literature have been longstanding passions, guiding her explorations of the Bay Area and beyond—often with a camera and an engaging book in hand—fueled by ongoing curiosity. René's professional work includes brand photography, commercial headshots, portraiture, event photography, book reviews, content creation, and copywriting. In addition to her continued work in landscape and portrait photography, her forthcoming objective is to collaborate with local artists to develop multi-voiced visual innovations.

ARTIST STATEMENT

René, a multi-genre photographer based in San Francisco, engages with meaningful moments to create visual stories that evoke emotion, awaken the senses, and inspire reflection or memory. Her images feature deliberate composition, careful attention to detail, and a harmonious balance of light and shadow. Through her lens, René explores the subtle and deep connections between people and the natural world, fostering a shared sensory awareness across urban, rural, and wild landscapes that encourages viewers to feel a meaningful connection. With a genuine wanderlust, she aims to experience and share captivating perspectives through her photography, producing images that are both deep and authentic.