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My passion is capturing photographs of heartfelt moments for families to savor forever as keepsake memories. Whenever I'm not helping your family, you can find me loving on my own. Camping trips, boba tea, and card games are our favorite ways to connect!  

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Graduation day is more than just a milestone — it’s a celebration of years of hard work, personal growth, and big dreams coming to life. Amelia’s graduation photos at Elon University captured that joy so beautifully, and I’m thrilled to share some of our favorite moments from her session on campus. 🎓 A Campus Full of Picture-Perfect Backdrops The campus of Elon University is full of…

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Graduation Photos at Elon University: Celebrating Amelia's Big Moment - Kelly McPhail Photography
This sweet maternity session near Greensboro had all the good stuff—sunset light, toddler giggles, and lots of love. It was one of those evenings that reminded me why I love doing this so much.…

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Glowing Golden Hour Maternity Photos in Greensboro - Kelly McPhail Photography
If you’ve ever found yourself swooning over those radiant, glowy skin tones in other photographers’ work and wondered, “Okay, but how do I get that look?”—you’re in the right place. Creamy skin tones in photos aren’t reserved for flawless models or golden-hour only sessions. Nope. They can be achieved consistently with the right approach, no matter who you’re photographing. Let’s break it down.👇 What Are…

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

How to Get Creamy Skin Tones in Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography
It’s graduation season, and that means it’s time to pop the champagne and celebrate some amazing accomplishments — just like Laura did for her graduation photos at at High Point University! 🎓 Laura is graduating with a degree in Chemistry (go science!) and we had the best time wandering around campus capturing her joy, personality, and school spirit. HPU has no shortage of gorgeous photo…

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Laura's Graduation Photos at High Point University: Iconic Campus Spots + Champagne Fun - Kelly McPhail Photography
Graduation season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something about the joy, the pride, the sigh of relief, and the huge smiles that make college grad photos so so special. So far this year, I’ve been lucky enough to take college grad photos for students from High Point University, Wake Forest, UNCG, Elon, UNC, and NC A&T. Each session has reminded me…

April 26, 2025

April 26, 2025

Graduation Photos at Elon University: Celebrating Amelia's Big Moment - Kelly McPhail Photography
Spring is always a season of new beginnings—but this one felt especially tender and meaningful. The Murphy family met me at Dewberry Farm in Kernersville during the tulips’ peak bloom, and from the very first shot, their connection shined through. As a family photographer, I’ve learned that the most beautiful sessions are rarely about perfect outfits or ideal weather. They’re about the why. And for…

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Dewberry Farm Tulip Photos: A Meaningful Spring Family Session in Kernersville - Kelly McPhail Photography

My passion is capturing photographs of heartfelt moments for families to savor forever as keepsake memories. Whenever I'm not helping your family, you can find me loving on my own. Camping trips, boba tea, and card games are our favorite ways to connect!  

I'm Kelly

Hey!

Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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