Portraits
Treasured heirlooms for you to enjoy for years to come
- Natural-looking photographs that you and your family will love
- Private in-studio or scenic outdoor locations
- Relaxed, comfortable, fun and friendly sessions
Contact Us
We’ll have a brief chat about what you’re after
Planning
Usually by phone, or you’re welcome to drop into the studio
Photo Session
Here’s where we capture the unique characteristics of your business
Consultation
After your photo session, see and choose your photos
Collection
The most exciting part is to pick up your custom artwork
Simple Process
1. Contact us
Give us a call. We’ll have a brief chat about what special portrait you’re after, run through any questions or concerns, and give you a tailored quote. Check out the FAQs below too.
If we are a good fit, we’ll secure your booking and send you a questionnaire to get to know you better - this will help us create unique photos that you’ll love every time you see them.
Simple Process
2. Planning consultation
Usually by phone, or you’re welcome to drop into the studio.
We’ll:
- Run through your questionnaire to understand who is important to you and why
- Gain insight into where you may like to display your artwork
- Show you sample photos so you know what to expect (by email or in person)
This will help us bring out and capture specific characteristics of your loved ones while photographing and designing your artwork with that space in mind.
Simple Process
3. Photo session
Here’s where we capture the special moments, feelings, and personalities that are important to you:
- 30-60 minute sessions
- Fully customised, collaborative session
- Held in our private studio or scenic outdoor local location
- Expect a comfortable, casual, friendly, fun session
Simple Process
4. Design consultation
After your photo session, you’ll get together with your Design Consultant in our studio so you can see and choose your photos:
- 45-minute session
- All decision-makers invited
- Cinematic presentation of your gallery set to music on the big screen
- Complement photos with your home design and decor in mind.
- See and touch samples of wall art to help you choose
Simple Process
5. Artwork collection
The most exciting part is coming back to the studio to pick up your custom artwork:
- Usually 4-6 weeks after photoshoot
- Constant updates until artwork arrives
Simple Process
1. Contact us
Give us a call. We’ll have a brief chat about what you’re after and run through any questions or concerns you have. Check out the FAQs below too.
If we are a good fit, we’ll secure your booking and send you a questionnaire to get to know you and your business better - this will help us create unique photos that you’ll love every time you see them.
Simple Process
2. Planning consultation
Usually by phone, or you’re welcome to drop into the studio.
We’ll:
- Ask about your business: what you offer, values, and background
- Understand what you want from your website (or other online platform)
- Learn about your target market and how they interact with your business
- Gain insight into where you want to display your photos
- Show you sample photos so you know what to expect (by email or in person)
- Recommend the best package to suit your needs
This will help us bring out and capture specific aspects of your business while photographing and designing your photos to suit what we know works well on different mediums.
Simple Process
3. Photo session
Here’s where we capture the unique characteristics of your business that are important to you and your customers:
- Session time determined by brief
- Fully customised, collaborative session according to brief
- Held at your business premises or an alternative location
- Expect an organised, professional, productive session
Simple Process
4.Delivery
The most exciting part is getting your digital photos so you can update your online presence immediately:
Digital: Usually 1-2 weeks depending on workload
Digital files
You’ll receive several formats via digital download so you can use them immediately - and give them to a graphic designer or other digital professional who may be helping you:
- Hi resolution jpg
- Low resolution jpg
Portrait Options
We asked Kristie from Inspired Portraits to photograph our family as we were all getting together from all over Australia to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. As one can imagine, it was a very special time for us. Kristie was very professional at the shoot and new exactly how to manage large groups of various ages. Following the shoot, we were able to choose our favourites during a slideshow at her studio – this was a lot of fun. The images were amazing and captured our personalities perfectly. The end result was beyond our expectations. (Recently, even our puppy had a photo shoot with Kristie - so cute!)
Sarah Holden
About Your Portrait Photographers
Our Principal Photographer Kristie Dutson is honoured to be trusted to capture a moment in your family’s life that’s meaningful for you. Perhaps it’s a look on your son’s face that’s “just him”, or the way your littleone nestles into you. Perhaps it’s how your parents envelop your children. Or the way your partner looks lovingly into your eyes. Whatever the special moment is for you, it’s Kristie’s pleasure to capture it.
Photos bring back memories, stir up strong feelings deep inside, and bring us closer to those we love.
Kristie has been a photographer for 10 years, a registered nurse, and midwife for even longer. She has 2 kids, Tara, who’s 12, and Ryan, 15 who she describes, “light up my world”. You can be sure she can relax even the most uncomfortable person- and take natural shots that will make you smile every time you walk by.
I have used Kristie Dutson from Inspired Portraits As a repeat client - 3 times! One for our dog, 1 newborn and a 1 year old cake smash! All experiences have been fantastic. My wife and I chose Kristie as we knew she was a qualified midwife. We had full confidence with her handling our precious baby and the photos just show that she is absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend:)
Glen Wilson
Prices
Quotes are customised to your needs. Please visit Portrait Pricing for fees and payment options.
Most of our clients invest between $1500 - $3000.
FAQs
How do I prepare for my session?
We understand that this is an important moment for you and you want to select the right clothes. Choose clothes that make you feel good, that are in the same colour palette as others being photographed for a coordinated look. Don’t be scared to use some colour!
If you’re bringing children, bring their favourite soft toy or soother. Complete the questionnaire: think of characteristics and stories about your family. This will help us bring out the unique traits and individuality of each person during your session.
When do I pay?
All session fees are due before your session. This secures your booking, ensuring you get your desired date. Please see Prices for payment timelines.
What happens if I have to cancel or reschedule?
Life happens. We will work with you to figure out an
alternative, suitable date and time. Also see our terms and conditions.
What types of packages do you offer - standard or tailored?
We tailor packages - we find that families like options that will suit their unique homes and preferences. You’ll be guided through this fun, easy, relaxing process during your Design Consultation.
Do you give us digital copies?
Yes. Note you have the bonus of a Design Consultant as well as a photographer. With you, we will plan how your photos will blend into your home decor and bring life to your preferred spaces with beautiful daily reminders of your treasured family. All artworks have a 75+ year minimum warranty.
Areas Serviced
Service is available for customers in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, including:
- Altona
- Bacchus Marsh
- Geelong
- Point Cook
- Tarneit
- Truganina
- Williamstown
- Wyndham
- Yarraville
When it was finally time to update our family photos (it had been over 12 years and well overdue) we contacted Kristie from Inspired Portraits. I was really blown away with the amount of work Kristie put in before our photo shoot. Kristie took the time to contact us all prior to the shoot to really get to know us so when the big day finally came along she had a great understanding of our personalities and how she could best capture these on her camera. We picked a stunning location for our shoot and we were so happy with how the photos came out. We now have 4 amazing pieces of artwork from our shoot up on the wall in our lounge room and every time I glance up, I can't help but smile and be grateful of my beautiful family. Thank you so much Kristie.
