Kelly Hoinville Photography

26/04/2026

Do you know someone who needs to propose? Send them this.

Maybe they just need a little help. I’ll be their proposal wingwoman, help guide their ideas and make sure everything goes to plan. 👌

Plus I’m a Yarra Valley local so I know all the best hidden spots.

23/04/2026

I’d just like to take a moment to appreciate how Lauren and her fam nailed the outfit choices and colour palette for their Toolangi Forest session 👌

Love those Earthy tones. A cohesive and intentional wardrobe selection can make all the difference to the final image which is why I include a style guide with all of my packages.

21/04/2026

Meet the ever optimistic Sami and James.

These smiles belong to a pair who were vomited on before a single photo was taken during their session. Red berry vomit on a white shirt. 😳 Their session was delayed over 6 months for multiple reasons; including sickness and bushfire. They’ve been married 10 years, have 3 beautiful kids and somehow could still wear their wedding clothes for this special anniversary session.

Sami and James oh how I loved meeting you, working with you, watching you parent and navigate chaos, and celebrating the incredible couple that you are. Thankyou for these smiles at the very end of your session while the kids were strapped in their car seats! I’m glad you took an extra 2 minutes for you. 🤍

20/04/2026

WONDER + ADVENTURE My all time favourite family sessions are those infused with adventure and wonder. Because that’s what childhood and family time should be about. Shouldn’t it?

Exploring new places, finding wonder in the beautiful natural world around us and spending uninterrupted time together. We are absolutely spoilt for choice in Victoria for family friendly day trips that make both an incredible spot for portraits but the foundation for a memorable day out.

I’m always so grateful for families willing to risk getting the outfits dirty, wanting the adventure, wanting to create a new exciting memory, as well as capturing beautiful photos of this season in their lives. The Hayward family were such people and there will be MANY more posts about this session in the future. Boy do we have some stories to tell from this adventure!

If you need inspiration for places to visit with kids in the Yarra Valley just ask. The more kids and families in the outdoors and off screens, the better!

17/04/2026

Seven years ago at a coffee shop in Monbulk is where I first met Graham and Annette. Craig and I were meeting the couple interested in purchasing the block of land next to the one that we had our eye on.

All these years later, they have been the most wonderful neighbours we could’ve ever asked for. They were guests at our wedding, they helped us build our home and they’ve looked after Mikey. We have shared many cups of tea, home cooked meals, celebrations and hardship together.

Now for their wedding anniversary, I was lucky enough to be approached by their daughters to capture them and their beautiful extended family at home in Toolangi. We even took photos right on the spot where Craig and I said our vows to each other. It’s doing work like this, connecting with beautiful people that doesn’t even feel like a job.

15/04/2026

I’m trialling a new thing where I combine my personal goal of daily gratitude practice and my professional goal of being more visible (posting consistently).

My experiment starts today and I couldn’t think of anyone better to kick it off with than a post about my incredible husband, adventure bud, boss, Sensei, and baby daddy. I’m so grateful that you *actually* let me take some proper photos of you without pulling a face. I’m grateful for this smile! Grateful for the Dojo community we’re beholding together. Grateful for your endless support in my creative photography pursuits, my 20 years of karate, and most importantly in building our home and raising our son. You literally built our house with your bare hands and I don’t stop to tell you how incredible it is often enough. I’m so appreciative of your grit, your kindness, your communication, your humour and your adventurous spirit. Whenever I need you, you’re there and I love the life we are building together.

I loved doing this shoot to showcase what the Karate School is all about that you’ve been building for 3 decades.

30/03/2026

12/01/2026

The elopement of Georgie and Matt was the wedding of our dreams (yes I’m including myself in this).

Would you believe me if I told you these dreamy pre-sunrise photos were taken at… Mount Buller, Victoria?!

When their inquiry landed in my inbox for an August wedding in the Victorian High Country I knew I had to get them up to the slopes and in the snow. And my God am I glad that they were up for the adventure.

Plenty, PLENTY more of this wedding to be seen in the coming weeks. Tune in for more dreamy snow wedding photos and videos.

I will forever be grateful to Georgie and Matt for trusting me with their day, and creating a wild winter adventure together. I honestly don’t know who had a better day… me or them. 🤍

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05/12/2025

Short and Sweet Christmas Portrait Sessions are here like you’ve never seen them before.
Chic. Relaxed. Natural. Gorgeous.

Full of real love, connection and Christmas joy.

Set in the stunning lush orchards of Coldstream, your portraits will become a window to the past. To how your family is, right here, right now, in this moment.

Plus they’re a rare moment to pause in the Christmas chaos, come together and reflect on the year you’ve had.

You’ll never regret capturing these memories.

THE DETAILS
🗓️Sessions available 20 & 21 Dec
⏰10 minute session
📸Includes 5 digital images of your choice
📍Held at CherryHill Coldstream during their Christmas Market weekend.
⭐️Available until SOLD OUT

For full information and to book visit www.kellyhoinville.com/christmas

06/07/2025

Bonjour la Luna.
🇨🇦 Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada