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, and beyond. 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!!!
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!
✓ Do you want to show up to your session with
confidence, purpose, and a plan?
✓ Do you want more for your family photos
than them getting lost on your phone or hard drive?
✓ Do you want all of this
without adding to your to-do list?
✓ Would you like to have an expert working with you
who truly cares, wants to serve you,
and will be with you every step of the way?
I will help you make decisions
when you need it
and keep you in mind
when capturing these
priceless moments.
I listen well!
Client Review:
Love working with Dianne! She makes us feel so comfortable and like her goal is to capture what we want to capture—plus throw in a few creative ideas of her own. She is so good at what she does, with a joyful spirit to accompany her excellent skills. She aims to please and has a great online gallery (password protected) that she makes it easy to review images on. We definitely recommend her for baby and family photos!
~Jenny
Caring. Creative. Customized.
In a world of automation and AI,
I strive to provide creative
and customized services
with a personal and caring touch.
A quick introduction... 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 that life can be unpredictable and that things happen. As a mom of neurodiverse children, I love and appreciate them as they are. I am comfortable adjusting in the moment to support each person individually. Every individual is unique, but I want you to know I am very familiar with ADD, ADHD, anxiety, and autism. My kids have taught me many wonderful things, including the importance of enjoying life and celebrating even small victories. I have also learned to be patient and more understanding with all ages, including those with developmental and behavioral differences. I get it! We all can have tough moments, and you will never have to explain or apologize since there is no reason for it. There is no judgment here, just love! I love to capture life as it is. I have learned that moments that seem chaotic can also be beautiful. I want to create these beautifully inspired memories with you, no matter what season you are in. I will always strive to provide an enjoyable and customized experience for all my clients.
Genuine expressions and interactions
are great additions to standard posed portraits.
This precious family's bond 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 between the two. I understand that photography is definitely an investment that increases in value over time. 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 + Unique Experience!
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, hands off, or somewhere in between. You can rest assured that you have someone you can hand over your experience to who has very skillful hands. I am always here to help support you every step of the way!
Every good session
begins with a plan!
Client Review:
Sweet, patient and caring when trying to do pictures with my littles. She even brought a treat for them at the end! Absolutely recommend!
~Teri
Preparation
QUICK CONSULTATION
First, we will start with a quick 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.
PLANNING MEETING
I HIGHLY recommend that we schedule a planning session 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.
OUTFIT CONSULTATION
We can also include an optional outfit consultation, which includes 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!
Session
During the session, I try to set a warm, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere that promotes a fun experience. 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.
Ordering
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! From the very first consultation call, you will have an idea of what to expect with an estimate. No surprises here!!!
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 available so that you can decide what is 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?!?!
Displaying
My services don't stop with ordering. You get full service the whole way through, from inquiry to finished products. I personally deliver your items to local clients free of charge. If you want, I will also hang your wall art meticulously, also free of charge. I am serious when I say I want to serve you every step of the way!
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-to-plan option that is scheduled on specific days with a single theme and 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 crucial. I will not be able to extend sessions unless you book two or more consecutive 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 due to time constraints and the nature of the session, but you will receive a selection of the very best images. Each mini session is unique, so please review the details carefully.
I am currently scheduling one date per month at most. If you aren't already subscribed, please email me to request the Mini Session newsletter.
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