about the AUTHOR, Coach, & photographer

HI! I’m Renee

I’m a lover of words, gardens, and glitter, Jesus, my husband, and our miracle rainbow baby girl.

Since 2014, I’ve taken pictures at over 50+ gardens nationwide from Hawaii to London. And to think…it all started after I visited the New York Botanical Garden when I saw, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them” (Henry Matisse).

I’m a Midwest storytelling family photographer who specializes in families, maternity, and newborns.

I’ll always be on the lookout for gardens, but now it will be to recommend these locations to my beautiful clients and their families! Vibrant, candid, families are my jam!

I love helping others tell their story.

I am a published author of 15 books. My first book was published in 2010, and my last book was published in 2021 entitled Soul Gardening: Finding God in Every Season. You can purchase it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

If each picture is worth a thousand words and each photoshoot has 40-60 photos, that’s enough words for a visual book! How inspiring is that? I can’t wait to capture your story to help you shine your light.

I’m a coach. As a Dream Defender, I’m so proud of many of my clients who have gone on to become small business owners, published authors, and more! Your story matters! If you have a story to tell and need help with the creative, visual, or written aspect—I would love to be your life coach.

I’m a dog rescuer. We rescued Starfish from the Escondido Humane Society in 2012. He crossed the rainbow bridge in 2023. We rescued Vi from the Henry County Humane Society in Geneseo in 2024. Because both dogs were a pit bull mix, we learned how to advocate for them—and for us as a family wherever we went.

I started Good Vibes Rescue shortly after we adopted Vi. She was in the Humane Society for 525 days, and it is my honor to help dogs in the Quad Cities get rescued through awareness, advocacy, and…good vibes.

I live in the Quad Cities, but am willing to travel anywhere for a photoshoot! You can see the map here of all the places I’ve taken pictures. As of 2024, I’ve traveled to 50 gardens in 15 states and 2 countries.



READ MY NEW BOOK

Seasons change, and so have we. Introducing…Soul Gardening by author and Dream Defender, Renee Fisher.

what I believe/Manifesto

001.

I am a storyteller because I believe your story matters. Let me help you tell your story.

002.

I believe in coming in close to evoke emotion in motion, which brings your authentic and best expressions to life!!

003.

I believe you will feel seen, encouraged, and confident during our session.

These are a few of my favorite things
Botanical Gardens, Confetti, Dreaming BIG, Taking Photos, Reading, Smiling