Formerly known as Inspired Photography by Dianne
I am a true-color photographer who primarily serves Greene and Albemarle counties in Virginia, particularly around Charlottesville and Ruckersville. My primary goal is to create a fun and professional customized experience for each client based on your needs and desires... not mine! My heart is to serve you well!!!
In a world of automation and AI,
I strive to provide creative
and customized services
with a personal and caring touch.
I offer sessions outdoors and in my studio, or I can come to your home and other locations! Let's schedule a quick consultation so that we can create a meaningful experience and beautiful memories together to remember and treasure for a lifetime!
A quick introductions... Hi! My name is Dianne Greene, and I am the owner and lead photographer of Remembering Stones Photography. I have been capturing beautiful memories professionally since 2019, previously as Inspired Photography by Dianne. I have been pursuing my passion for photography as a hobby since 1999.
Caring
| My mission is to serve you well!
If you want to work with someone who is understanding and compassionate, that is me! I know life happens and can be unpredictable; that is even more so as a mom of neurodiverse children. I am very familiar with ADD, ADHD, anxiety, and autism. My kids have taught me so many wonderful things, including seeing and celebrating the small victories. I have also learned to be patient and more understanding of all ages, including those with different developmental and behavioral challenges. I get it! With me, you don't have to apologize or explain. There is no judgment here, just love! I love to capture life as it is. Moments that seem like chaos can be beautiful, too.
Life is full of all kinds of seasons, both the good and the hard. No matter the season, learning and growing from them all is essential. You can remember where you have been by capturing moments of where you are now. I want to create these beautifully inspired memories with you, no matter what season you are in. I will always strive for ways to provide an enjoyable and customized experience for all of my clients!
Genuine expression and interaction
are a great addition
to the standard posed portrait.
This precious family's love is evident!
Creative
| Finding your style together!
I am a true color photographer who creates a personalized experience just for you! I use light to create whatever your aesthetic goals may be, whether it is a pastel "light and airy," a vibrant "bold and beautiful," or an eye-catching "dark and dramatic." I like to use my knowledge, as well as lighting, location, and posing choices, to create memories that you will treasure for years to come. I would love for this to be a collaborative experience, but I can absolutely take the lead as your Creative Director... or we can find a beautiful balance of the two! I understand that photography is definitely an investment that increases in value as time moves on... you can't get this time back! I want to help you remember.
I offer sessions outdoors, in the studio, and in your home. I make all of the arrangements, including any venues, locations, permits, or other services needed for your session. We will discuss what location type you are looking for, or specific ones, and you can rest knowing all of the details are handled! I always do light studies before every session because the light of a location changes throughout the year. We will find the right time and location that works with your schedule and the look you are going for! If I have not been there in person before, I will preview the location at no cost to you to further ensure that you will have beautiful images.
My passion is to capture your family's unique moments, expressions, and personalities. When you look at your images, I want you to walk away with images that make you want to say, "THAT'S THEM!"
I care about you!
What are your interests?
What is important to your family?
We can create a customized experience tailored to you and your family.
Customized
| A fun and unique experience is my goal every time!
It is essential to know that there is never any pressure from me in any way! My heart is always to listen, help, and fulfill your desires as best I can. I want you to enjoy these memories without requiring another item on your to-do list. You can be fully involved or hand over your experience to my very capable hands. I am always here to help support you every step of the way!
Every good session
begins with a plan!
Preparation.
First, we will start with a consultation, preferably via Zoom/FaceTime/Google Meet, so we can talk about what you want and I can answer any questions you may have. This is intended to be a quick call because I value your time.
I HIGHLY recommend that we schedule a planning meeting to discuss your style, preferences, and vision for your session further and how you want to use the memories we capture together. I use that knowledge to create a personalized session plan for time, location(s), lighting, posing, and styling.
We can also include an optional outfit consultation and hair and makeup options to help you achieve the look you want. You hire me and my professional eye to see if an outfit will be flattering and if the overall look is cohesive with your aesthetic. I want to help!
The Session Experience.
During the session, I try to set a warm, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere that promotes fun. I have been known to do crazy things like walked in ponds and set up scavenger hunts to help anxious littles relax. As you can see, I customize the experience to the individuals participating. I like to capture the spontaneous moments between posed shots, too. I will often give directed candid posing in addition to traditional posing. My ultimate goal is to capture genuine fun, individual personalities, and the bonds of relationships. I encourage parents of littles to secretly bring rewards for a job well done to assist with cooperation. Let me know and I can hint that a surprise is coming! Children do not have the logic side of their brain developed yet, they are still in training, and I understand that. I also want you to know that I can capture many great moments in a short amount time.
After the Session.
We also work together to determine your images' end goals, from editing and retouching preferences to creating artwork ready for you to display in your home!
If you need help narrowing down or choosing your pictures, I can help with that, too, free of charge! You will receive a social-media-ready digital image of all purchased images.
We will use my professional lab services to purchase beautiful archival-quality fine art prints, wall art, canvases, albums, and more. I calibrate my computer to my preferred professional lab so that I can control and ensure the best quality for you. I have tested over thirty labs to ensure quality. I will educate you about the different choices are available so that you can decide what is best for you to create images that are heirloom quality so that they are much more likely to still be around to be handed down one day. I also offer to hang any wall art purchased through me free of charge. No more boxes sitting around for months, or even years! Who has time for that?!?!
I want your experience to be fun.
I prompted them to get Grandpa.
You can see their bond
and the boys' love for him.
You can't tell kids to do this.
I let them have the opportunity
to be themselves with gentle guidance.
Upcoming Mini Sessions
This is a great budget-friendly and easy-planning option that is scheduled on specific days with one theme and one location. There is little option for customization, an experience I prefer for clients. But I understand the desire for this service!
Sessions are back-to-back, so being on time is very important, and I will not be able to extend sessions unless you book two or more slots. They come with a specific number of images with the option to purchase additional photos, prints, wall art, albums, and more. The preview galleries are not as extensive as regular sessions because of time constraints and the nature of the session, but you will receive a variety of the best images. Each mini session is unique, so be sure to check the details.
I am currently scheduling one date per month at most, so if you aren't subscribed already, be sure to email me and ask to receive the Mini Session newsletter.
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Scheduled At This Time...
Do you have any questions?
Please contact me... I am happy to serve!
Thank you! I will be in touch!