Hello, I'm Renee Spencer.

Renee is a New Jersey–based photographer working primarily in black and white and drawn to the medium's raw honesty and grit. Through urban exploration, she seeks out spaces that have been left behind, places where time, memory, and structure intersect in quiet, unexpected ways. Her work focuses on what remains: texture, light, and the subtle evidence of lives once lived, exploring urban decay while honoring the resilience and layered histories embedded within these environments. Her connection to these spaces began in her teenage years after discovering Weird NJ, sparking a fascination with abandoned buildings and local lore. After stepping away from photography for over two decades, Renee returned in her 40s with renewed clarity and purpose. That distance continues to shape her perspective, allowing her to approach each space with curiosity, patience, and respect. Largely self-taught, her practice is guided by instinct and a deep awareness of the environments she enters. She does not simply document these places, she engages with them, recognizing both the visible and unseen stories they hold. Her work exists as both observation and remembrance, preserving fragments of spaces that might otherwise be forgotten. Through Spenceless Photos, Renee shares a growing body of work focused on preservation, memory, and the histories embedded within abandoned and historic locations. An emerging photographer, she has exhibited in local galleries, been featured in print publications, and recently showcased her work at ArtExpo New York.