Monday, June 22, 2009

Tracy Lawrence, Continued

Hey all you faithful fans!

If you’d like to view more images from the concert and purchase unwatermarked prints of Tracy singing or you and Tracy together, please visit the following link:


You’ll need to create a username and password. But don’t worry, we won’t send you information to anyone. :) If you order prints within the next 29 days, you’ll receive double the print order for free, courtesy of René Tate Photography!

All profits will go to CHOA, the Childhood Hematology Oncology Associates.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

A Newport Beach Shoot

Jesie and I arrived in Orange County yesterday morning in preparation for Mike and Ashley's Cherry Valley wedding. We're so pumped to be here. We feel like a part of Mike and Ashley's family! We know several of the guests from a previous wedding so it's really easy to blend right in.
We had some time to kill yesterday, so with Jesie never before visiting California (I know, right?) I thought I'd take her to one of my favorite places in America: Newport Beach! We had a fun mock photoshoot.. although beware, we were both working on three hours of sleep and had been traveling for most of the morning. Yuck! Then we grabbed some of the best sushi ever on Balboa Island. Jesie was so jazzed to be having California Rolls in California... :)

Time to get ready for the big day. Ciao!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Tracy Lawrence Concert

I hate my job. It's awful. Going back stage at concerts, hanging out on the tour buses of celebrities... it's terrible. haha KIDDING! My job r o c k s! I'm so happy to support Colorado Springs' favorite radio station: Cat Country 95.1. As I'm watching Tracy Lawrence interact with these super duper cute kids on his tour bus, I thought to myself, "Wow, I am so blessed!"

Today, Cat Country 95.1 held a fundraiser for a local Colorado Springs cancer center for kids: Childhood Hematology Oncology Associates (CHOA).

Tracy did a special meet and greet on his tour bus with one lucky family whose son is in remission of leukemia. As the station's official photographer, I was there to catch all the fun. Just a couple of favorites are below.

If you were lucky enough to attend this show or even meet Tracy, check back TOMORROW for a link to view your images and order prints from the show. All proceeds go to CHOA. And also, don't forget to email me with your number for a complimentary digital copy of your meet and greet photo.

Y'all remember Jim West?
Some of the crazy Cat staff! They're the best. :)

Monday, June 15, 2009

BIG Things Coming Up!

Hey Friends!

Just wanted to give you an quick update. If I were you, I'd keep an eye on renetate.com/renetateblog.com this week. Some exciting things up my sleeve for you!

Until then, watch this and s m i l e. This man is my hero.

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Pink Limo

Doesn't your mind go straight to Pepto Bismal? Mine does. Love that stuff. Never leave home without it. ;)

Friday, June 12, 2009

Sneak Peek!

Just a preview of what's to come in the the next few days........ :) :) :)

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Britni and Ryan - She said yes!

It all began on I-15, Interstate 15, that is. I was trucking along on a road trip from Vegas to Malibu, most likely singing my best rendition of Cher's If I Could Turn Back Time when I got the call — Britni's call. 24 Hour Fitness, personal trainer Britni. She heard about me from another bride, LeAnne, and asked if I'd be interested in shooting her and Ryan's Cheyenne Mountain Resort wedding.

Both Ryan and Britni are personal trainers and have some of the most beautiful bodies I've ever seen. Not a soft spot on 'em! Though, I couldn't ignore the irony of how and with what Ryan proposed: ice cream. Yup, after the holiday season, it was their last hooray on sweet food before they started to "eat right." And as you may have guessed, Ryan hid the engagement ring in Britni's ice cream. Unfortunately, things didn't go according to plan:

haha I'm kidding! I couldn't resist, Ryan. :) Actually, everything went perfectly! But if you are curious about that X-Ray, it's a real story! Click here. Britni and Ryan were a hoot to photograph. Kind of slow to warm up, but as soon as I said, "Britni, make Ryan laugh," and she started dancing (see photo 4) it was easy from there. He was CRACKING UP at his cute fiancée. :) Anywho, without further ado... Britni and Ryan: