Welcome!

I'm Melissa, the creative force behind Melissa Kelly Studios, where my work is infused with passion, empowerment, and the art of making people feel their absolute best. Beyond portrait photography, I bring my eye for detail when collaborating with businesses to create striking images of their brands, products or services.

I offer story-telling portraits, headshots, boudoir, romantic couples sessions, weddings & special event photography, branding & product photography, social media content creation & management services, and professional makeup artistry for every occasion.

Melissa Kelly

Photographer, Creative Director, Makeup Artist

Black-and-White Portraits

  • A Black and white photo of a woman with wavy hair wearing a wide-brimmed hat, looking directly at the camera with her hand reaching towards the lens.
  • Black and white portrait of a man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt and a wristwatch, with his hands pressed together in front of his face, looking intensely at the camera against a plain dark background.
  • Woman with curly hair smiling and making a peace sign with her right hand while sitting on a pinball machine in a room with brick wall and framed artwork, including a Star Trek poster.
  • A black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit, resting his head on his left hand, leaning on a wooden table, with a plain background.
  • Black and white close-up photo of a woman with long, wavy hair, her head tilted back with eyes partly closed, and hand resting on her neck.
  • Black and white photo of a muscular man lifting his shirt to show his abs, wearing a New York Yankees cap and athletic pants, against a dark background.
  • A woman with a towel wrapped around her head and hoop earrings, holding a folded newspaper, standing against a plain background.
  • A woman with long, curly hair and numerous tattoos, wearing a black leather top, is posing with one arm resting on her head, against an abstract painted background, in black and white.
  • Black and white photo of a woman in high heels wearing a fur coat, leaning against a fire hydrant on a city sidewalk with storefronts and "For Rent" signs in the background.
  • A woman with wavy hair smiling with eyes closed, wearing pearl jewelry, resting her elbows on a table, touching her head with one hand and holding hair with the other, in a black and white portrait.
  • Black and white portrait of a bald man with a beard, resting his face on his hand, wearing a black T-shirt, looking directly at the camera.
  • A black and white photograph of a woman sitting with her legs crossed, her head bowed, and eyes closed, against a dark background.
  • A man with long hair and a beard playing an electric guitar on stage with eyes closed and a joyful expression, black and white photo.
  • A woman with wavy hair wearing a large hat sitting on a wooden chair with legs positionally uneven. She is nude, sitting with knees drawn up close to her chest and arms wrapped around her legs, looking confidently at the camera. The photograph is in black and white.
  • A woman lying on the grass, wearing jeans, a plaid shirt, and a lace bra, with a straw cowboy hat covering her face, in black and white photography.
  • Black and white photograph of a woman in lingerie and high heels, posing with legs apart, sitting on a metal stool, with her hands resting on her thighs, against a plain background.
  • A black and white photo of a woman hugging a shirtless man from behind, with her arms wrapped around his shoulders and her face resting against his head. The woman has short hair and wears multiple bracelets and rings. The man has short hair and is wearing khaki pants with a belt.
  • A black and white photo of a woman with long, wavy hair, covering her face with her hand, and a floral tattoo on her thigh.
  • Black and white photo of a woman applying lipstick, holding a lipstick tube in one hand, with long wavy hair and tattoos on her arm, against a plain background.
  • Black and white portrait of a shirtless man with medium-length wavy dark hair, looking directly at the camera, resting his right hand near his temple and slightly smiling.

Portraits in Colour

  • Musician playing an electric guitar on stage with stage lights and smoky atmosphere.
  • Woman with blonde curly hair, tattoos on her arm, wearing a leopard print swimsuit, leaning on pool ladder, smoking cigarette in pool, with magazine and sunglasses on poolside table.
  • A woman with dark curly hair sitting inside a decorative gold frame, positioned on black fabric against a black background.
  • A woman with curly blonde hair and wearing large white sunglasses is blowing a bubble with bubblegum against a pink background. She is wearing a white off-shoulder top with the word 'Barbie' on it and a necklace with a pendant.
  • Male guitarist with long hair performing on stage with a microphone overhead and warm stage lighting.
  • A woman with wavy blonde hair, nude and wearing high heels, sitting on a black leather armchair in a dimly lit room, with a framed animal skull mounted on the dark wall behind her.
  • Woman relaxing on a pink inflatable float in a swimming pool, wearing sunglasses and a red and white polka dot bikini.
  • A musician with blue hair singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a black tank top and playing a blue glittery electric guitar.
  • A woman with long hair, tattoos, and dark eye makeup sitting on a wooden floor, wearing a fur coat, black high heels, and smoking a cigar, in a room with dark blue walls, a large ornate mirror, and a gold curtain.
  • A woman with blonde curly hair wearing fishnet stockings and black high-heeled boots, topless, leaning against an old red car with visible rust and chipping paint, in a gritty outdoor setting with tires stacked in the background.
  • A man with a bald head and beard smiling and leaning against a bar in a lounge or bar area, with shelves of liquor bottles in the background.

Styled Food & Beverage Photography

  • A glass of whiskey with a large ice cube and an orange peel garnish on a dark wooden surface.
  • A plated gourmet beef dish with a seared steak topped with black truffle shavings and a poached egg, served over creamed spinach.
  • A dark-colored wine bottle labeled "Josh Reserve" with a black background, positioned next to scattered coffee beans and three red raspberries at the bottom of the image.
  • A gourmet dish featuring a hamburger patty topped with roasted vegetables and microgreens, served on a white plate with a creamy sauce on a marble surface.
  • A bottle of Glenfiddich single malt scotch whisky and a glass filled with whisky and ice, set outdoors on rocks with a blue sky background.
  • Slice of cheesecake with caramel and white chocolate swirl topping, served with whipped cream on a graham cracker crust, on a white plate.
  • A bottle of Peninsula Ridge Chardonnay wine surrounded by white flowers against a black background.
  • A tall wine glass with red and clear layered cocktail, garnished with a green leaf, on a wooden surface with a dark background and red curtains.
  • A bowl of steamed mussels in a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped onions, microgreens, and a lemon wedge.
  • Three cocktails on a bar counter with a bar backdrop and decorative vases with flowers.
  • A slice of cheesecake topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and a pastry stick is served on a decorative plate on a wooden table, with a lit candle in the background.

Picture-Perfect Makeup

  • A woman in a white wedding dress standing on grass holding a bouquet of flowers, outdoors with green trees in the background.
  • A bride in a white wedding dress standing with five bridesmaids in various shades of pink and maroon dresses, holding bouquets of white flowers, outdoors under trees.
  • A smiling woman in a white wedding dress with floral hair accessories, standing indoors with a brick wall background.
  • A bride and groom holding hands and walking in a park during autumn; the bride is in a white dress holding a bouquet, and the groom is in a gray suit with fall foliage in the background.