capturing the magic in people’s lives

Life is about moments, relationships, experiences, our presentation to the world, and what we contribute to it. We get to choose how and what we create every day. I’m here to capture your greatness, to help you play in an elevated space, and to bring out the beauty of your authentic self in your personal and professional worlds.

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A Message From Dana

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If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of what to do with your life, I can relate. It feels like ages ago when I worked as a broadcast news reporter, part-time television anchor, general assignment reporter, and photojournalist at the CBS-affiliated station, KCBY, in the small town of Coos Bay, Oregon. The position was aptly called “One Man Banding,” a term for handling everything on your own, including producing, interviewing, shooting photography, writing, editing, and being the on-air personality. It was challenging, yet great fun.

Then came a career move to the jointly owned FOX and ABC news affiliates, WATM and WWCP in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where my role involved covering crime and the court system. 

Before my on-air broadcast career, I earned degrees in Photography and Politics from Ithaca College in upstate New York, followed by a Master of Arts in International Journalism and Public Affairs at the American University in Washington, D.C.

Throughout all this, I maintained a passion for capturing moments in people’s lives. As a young photojournalist, my mentors included internationally recognized reporters, photojournalists, and news directors. I learned from the best, and my career took me around the world, from exotic locales in Southeast Asia to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Eventually, I returned to my hometown, San Diego. I had become disenchanted with on-air news reporting and decided to leave the television news world. I felt stuck, unsure of what to do next. 

In the end, I picked up my camera and followed my curiosity. I began working as a freelance writer and photographer for newspapers across the country, and gained recognition for my nationally syndicated dating column, “Single Situations.” This work won me first place in the Excellence in Journalism Awards from the San Diego Press Club. My weekly dating column regularly featured in newspapers from Washington DC to Boston, Phoenix, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Vancouver, Seattle, and of course, San Diego. 

As my writing and photography work continued, my curiosity kept growing. Being an assistant never satisfied me. I didn't enjoy 12-hour workdays. I had a bigger picture in mind. That’s when my idea of starting my own business, combined with my love for capturing the magic in people’s lives, came to fruition. My photography studio was born out of my own curiosity and passion for life. 

Aside from my career, I cherish being outdoors and enjoying all that living in Southern California has to offer. Sailing is my favorite sport. Being on the water with the sails full and a gentle wind is where I find my inner calm. I am a distance runner and enjoy the mountains when I can ski, as well as lazy beach days with my two boys, Spencer and Will. Sometimes we even bring Vivi and Chewbacca, our two big Briard pups, with us!

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P.S. If my story resonates with you, please drop me a comment and let me know. If you appreciate my work, I'd be grateful if you could share this on social media, Google reviews, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Yelp, etc. Word-of-mouth recommendations are always the best.‍

Contact me to see how I can help you capture your own true self. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Let's Work Together

Dana combines elements of candid photojournalism with classically elegant photography to create beautiful images that are fun, fresh, yet timeless.

A photo shoot with Dana Greene is for you if…

  • You are wanting to represent an authentic you.

  • You want to express your own inner purpose and your creative self.

  • You are ready to transform your image.

  • You are a “YES I CAN” person and have the financial ability to invest in your own journey.

  • You are grounded and prepared to connect with community, business and others.

What's Included with your photoshoot

With each photoshoot, clients can expect Individual attention to capture the best reflection of how they want to present themselves to the audience. Enhancements include working with the photographer to enhance facial features and/or correct blemishes, lines, etc.

All sessions include:

  • Choice of in-studio or at an outdoor location

  • Artistic editing, color-corrections and retouching

  • An online portrait gallery

  • High resolution images 

  • Downloadable portraits and copyright

  • Prints on Heirloom quality paper available upon request

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Capturing Memories And Moments

Dana Greene is an innovative and passionate photographer with a talent in capturing authentic moments and unique perspectives. Her specialty is in visually striking images that tell a story, and her versatile range of photographic styles has made her a sought-after professional in the industry.

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Let's capture Your Moments

Life is about moments, relationships, experiences, our presentation to the world, and what we contribute to it. We get to choose how and what we create every day. I’m here to capture your greatness, to help you play in an elevated space, and to bring out the beauty of your authentic self in your personal and professional worlds.

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Client Testimonials

Dana captured my family in photos that is awesome. She was fun to work with and showed great artistry in finding a perfect location in my very own backyard for a super picture—the best we’ve had!

Susan McDowell

Dana is wonderful. Highly recommend her photography. We did a series of family portraits from pregnancy to today. She always somehow gets the magic shot, even with uncooperative kids. Thank you, Dana!

Milton Greenberg

Dana is incredible! We needed new professional photos and headshots for our website and she exceeded all of our expectations! She is fast, efficient, professional, hilarious and just such a joy to work with! I would give her six stars if I could! I will be getting our family photos done next. Highly recommend!!

Miriam Leaman

Dana is amazing to work with! She did engagement photos with me and my fiancé and they turned out absolutely gorgeous. She kept the atmosphere fun, and enjoyable. She has a very creative eye and knows how to get the perfect shots.

Emma Sasson