What to wear
Guidance so your portraits feel cohesive, comfortable and true to your family.
The Portrait Experience
A calm, guided portrait process for families who want more than beautiful photographs. From the first conversation to your finished wall art or album, Kelly helps you plan, create and preserve portraits made for your home.
You are in good hands
You are not expected to know how to turn family life into beautiful artwork
- You do not need to know how to pose.
- You do not need to know what to wear.
- You do not need to know what artwork will suit your home yet.
- Kelly works with you through each step of the experience.
Your journey
From first conversation to finished pieces for your home
A clear, calm path through planning, your portrait session, and choosing the artwork that belongs in your home.
The first conversation
Kelly learns about your family, the stage you are in, what you want to remember, who will be photographed, and where you imagine your portraits living in your home.
Planning your session
Together you plan what to wear, where the session should happen, who will be included, timing, children and the overall feeling of the portraits — studio, in-home or at a location you love.
Your portrait session
Kelly gently guides posing while leaving room for natural in-between moments: connection, movement, tenderness and real family energy.
The design session
After your session, Kelly guides you through your photographs and helps you choose what belongs on your walls, in an album or as part of a printed collection — calm, helpful and unhurried.
Guidance throughout
What Kelly helps with
Practical support at every stage — so the experience feels considered, not overwhelming.
Styling Location Where to photograph
Studio, in-home or outdoor sessions across Melbourne, Ararat and western Victoria.
Children Preparing little ones
Practical guidance so children can be themselves — movement and connection are welcome.
Newborn Early days
Gentle planning for newborn sessions, including timing and who to include.
From planning conversations to finished artwork in your home.
Selection Choosing without overwhelm
A guided design session to help you see what matters most.
Curation Wall and album
Deciding what belongs on the wall and what belongs in an album or printed collection.
Wall art Designing for your home
Framed portraits and wall collections planned for the rooms where you gather.
Albums Heirloom albums and prints
Complete portrait stories in print, designed to be held and revisited.
Your family stage
Designed around the season you are in
Every portrait experience is shaped around your family — whether you are expecting, welcoming a new baby or capturing the chapter you are living now.
Artwork first
Created for your home. Made for generations.
Your portraits are created with purpose from the very beginning — thoughtfully considering not only the people you love, but how the finished artwork will complement your home and be enjoyed for generations.
Choose from beautifully crafted framed wall art, canvas, heirloom albums and printed collections. At your relaxed design appointment, you'll be personally guided through selecting the pieces, sizes and finishes that feel right for your home and your family.
Appointments
Studio and video design sessions
Portrait sessions take place in the studio, in your home or at locations across Melbourne, Ararat and western Victoria. Design appointments can be held in the Ararat studio or by video call for clients in Melbourne and other locations.
- Portrait sessionsStudio, in-home and outdoor sessions across Melbourne, Ararat, Ballarat, Horsham and regional Victoria.
- Design sessionsArarat studio or video call for Melbourne and other locations.
- StudiosMelbourne and Ararat
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The questions families ask most often before they begin — answered clearly, without overwhelm.
Do we need to know what artwork we want before booking?
No. The experience is designed to help you work that out. Kelly can guide your session with the finished artwork in mind.
What happens during the first conversation?
Kelly learns about your family, the stage you are in, what you want to preserve, who will be photographed, and what kind of artwork or keepsakes may suit your home.
Can Kelly help us choose what to wear?
Yes. Styling guidance is part of the planning so your portraits feel cohesive and comfortable.
What if my children do not sit still?
That is normal. Kelly gently guides families while allowing movement, connection and real moments.
When do we choose our photographs?
After your portrait session, during the design session.
Can you help me get my artwork on the wall?
Yes. Kelly Jordan Photography provides a 1:1 size printed template to make placing wall art simple. The template helps you see exactly where the artwork will sit before hanging.
Do we have to come to the studio for the design session?
Design appointments can be held in the Ararat studio or by video call for clients in Melbourne and other locations.
Are digital files included?
Each printed photograph you order, you will receive the digital copy. Your portrait experience is built around creating finished artwork for your home.
Ready when you are
Begin with a conversation
Tell us about your family, the stage you are in, and what you would love to preserve.