Sound familiar?
You Know These Moments Matter. Finding the Time for Family Photography Is Another Story.
Between everyone’s schedules, what to wear, and hoping the kids cooperate, family photos can feel like one more thing on an already long list. Maybe it’s been years since your last one. Maybe you’re always the one holding the camera.
Whatever’s kept you from it, I’d love to make this the easiest thing on your list this year.
This is for Busy Families who:
Treasure ordinary moments.
Believe family is life’s greatest legacy.
Want photographs to be seen, not forgotten.
Value genuine connection over perfect poses.
Appreciate a calm, guided experience from start to finish.
Classic + Candid
Beautifully Guided Portraits, With Plenty of Room for Real Life.
I love a classic family portrait, everyone together and beautifully lit. But oh, how I love the candid moments. That little smirk on your son’s face, with just the corner of his mouth lifted, the one you’d recognize anywhere.
Those tiny details are what make your family yours, and they’re exactly what I’m watching for.
Before your session, we’ll pick your look together, rich True Color or soft Light and Airy, so I can plan the best light, location, and clothing for your family.
Why I Do This
True Story! I Took the Photographs. But Were We Enjoying Them?
One evening, my daughter and I sat down to find a baby picture for her senior yearbook. We scrolled through years of her childhood, laughing and remembering, and then she said something that has stayed with me ever since.
“Mom, I don’t think I’ve ever seen many of these. I actually had a pretty good childhood.”
She was right. So many of those moments had spent years tucked away in digital folders. I want your children to grow up surrounded by reminders of how deeply they’re loved.
And Moms, That Includes You.
Looking back, I noticed something else. I was missing from so many of those memories myself.
You’re part of your family’s story too, and you deserve to be in the pictures.
The Experience
Your Family Doesn't Have to Fit a Mold.
Some kids jump right in. Others need time to warm up, room to move, or a little extra reassurance. And let’s be honest, plenty of grown-ups aren’t so sure about the camera either!
I am not looking for perfect. I am looking for them.
My children are teens and young adults now, but I will always be a mom of neurodivergent kids. One of mine still does best when he knows exactly what’s coming before it happens. I know that world because I live in it.
Whether your child is autistic, has ADHD or anxiety, or has sensory needs, my sessions are child led, within reason. I watch for the small signals that tell me a child is done, overwhelmed, or needs a minute, and I adjust before it becomes a hard moment. You should never feel like you need to apologize for your kids.
The Process
You'll Never Wonder What Happens Next.
Not what to wear, not where to go, not what to do with the photographs once you have them. I’ll guide you through every step, with no pressure and no guesswork.
If you’re not sure what you want yet, that’s what our first conversation is for.
First We Talk
Let’s get to know each other. I’ll listen to your ideas, or help you find them, and we’ll make a plan for your family, not a template.
We have fun
Simply relax and enjoy your family. I’ll tell you where to stand and what to do, and handle the rest. I’ve got you!
You See Them
We’ll watch your memories come to life together, then I’ll help you design artwork for the walls we planned from the beginning.
You Cherish them
I’ll hand deliver your finished artwork, then climb the ladder myself to hang it just right. All that’s left is to enjoy it every day.
She Makes Us Feel So Comfortable.
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). We definitely recommend her for baby and family photos!
Jenny
KIND WORDS
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
The Portfolio
Beautifully Different Stories.
Every family’s story is its own. These are just a few of the families who have trusted me to preserve theirs.
Whether your little ones still fit in your arms or your kids have kids of their own, there’s something beautiful in the season you’re living right now.
Maternity.
Babies.
Seniors.
Individuals.
Families.
Couples.
Pets.
Click to see more!
An Heirloom Album holds the favorites from your session. A Legacy Album weaves in your own photos from throughout the year, the birthday candles and first days of school, to create one beautiful book of your family’s year. I keep a limited number of Legacy Album spots each year.
Heirloom + Legacy Albums
WALL ART + ALBUMS
Your Story, Beautifully Displayed.
Because memories deserve more than a screen.
Every time your children walk down the hallway...
Every time they curl up on the couch...
Every time family gathers around your table...
Years from now, these photographs won’t simply remind you what your children looked like. They’ll remind you who they were.
Your story is there.
Disclaimer: Room created using artificial intelligence. Portrait by Remembering Stones Photography.
Disclaimer: Album scene created using artificial intelligence. Cover portrait by Remembering Stones Photography.
Meet Dianne
Your Family Already Has a Story.
I’m a wife, a mom, a homeschooler, and the photographer behind Remembering Stones. I’ve been photographing families since 2019. I love beautiful light and rich color, and I love getting to know people even more. My own family has taught me so much about patience, and about celebrating each person for exactly who they are.
I’m simply here to help you remember it.
When I’m not photographing families, you’ll find me teaching high school students to fall in love with photography, too. One of my students won Best in Show at a local county fair, and I’m still beaming.
Remembering Stones comes from the historical account of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. They stacked 12 stones so they would always remember what God had done for them. One day their children would ask what the stones meant, and the memory would be passed down. To me, families are one of God’s greatest gifts. Your photographs can be your family’s remembering stones,
telling your story for generations.
INVESTMENT
No surprises. No pressure.
$175
Creation fee
Is
Your creation fee covers our planning time, your session, and designing your artwork together.
- No clock ticking during your session
- The same fee for four people or four generations
- No minimum artwork purchase
You'll have your personal quote
before you book.
FROM FAMILIES LIKE YOURS
KIND WORDS
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
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Preserving the moments that become your legacy.
Let's Talk
Tell Me About Your Family
What makes your kids laugh? What season of life are you in right now?
I’d love to hear all about your family over a relaxed Quick Call, one that feels a lot like coffee with a friend.
There’s no commitment, just a chance to ask anything you’d like and see if we’re a good fit. Share a little here, and I’ll reach out to set up a time. I can’t wait to meet you!
Or Reach Me Directly
434-481-1828
hello@rememberingstonesphotography.com
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Let's Talk
Tell Me About Your Family
What makes your kids laugh? What season of life are you in right now?
I’d love to hear all about your family over a relaxed Quick Call, one that feels a lot like coffee with a friend.
There’s no commitment, just a chance to ask anything you’d like and see if we’re a good fit. Share a little here, and I’ll reach out to set up a time. I can’t wait to meet you!
Or Reach Me Directly
434-481-1828
hello@rememberingstonesphotography.com
Read the FAQ
