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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!  

I'm Kelly

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Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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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!  

I'm Kelly

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Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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Feel like you’re winging it during every session? You’re not alone. Family photography can be full of moving parts—wriggly toddlers, tired dads, weather that won’t cooperate… and then your mind goes blank. If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling mid-session, second-guessing your next move, or struggling to capture genuine connection—it’s not you. You just need a posing plan that actually works with real families. Why Posing…

September 12, 2025

50 Must-Try Family Poses: Inside the KMP Posing Deck That Can Transform Your Sessions - Kelly McPhail Photography
She climbs up and pulls it off the shelf at least once a week. My youngest daughter is now four (she was almost two in the video above), and her baby photo album is still one of her most treasured “books.” She’ll plop down on the sofa, flip through the thick pages, and start narrating her story like a tiny historian: “I was so tiny.”…

September 5, 2025

Album Blog Post - Kelly McPhail Photography
I’ve known Kristin and Brian for 27 years… what?! Are we even old enough for that to be true? 😂 We met back in middle school at church, where we bonded over our “friendly competition” to hand out the most bulletins before the service (yes, that was a thing!). Even with moves across the globe and only seeing one another every few years, we’ve remained…

September 1, 2025

Urban Family Photos at Greensboro’s Revolution Mill - Kelly McPhail Photography
This spring marks 20 years since I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. 😳 Two whole decades since I walked across the stage, diploma in hand, heart bursting with pride and excitement for what was next. To be honest, it kind of blows my mind. Carolina has always held such a special place in my heart. And even though I’ve only been back to the UNC campus…

June 18, 2025

These UNC Graduation Photo Spots Still Feel Like Home - Kelly McPhail Photography
There’s just something extra special about mother daughter photos—especially when it’s in a field of wildflowers on a warm summer evening. Maybe it’s the fresh air and freedom to run. Maybe it’s the sunshine and all those belly laughs. Or maybe it’s just the way time seems to slow down when you’re in the middle of snuggles and silliness. Jenny and her daughter brought all…

June 14, 2025

In Full Bloom: A Mother Daughter Photography Session in a Field of Wildflowers - Kelly McPhail Photography
Extended family photo sessions hold such a tender place in my heart. They’re a little more complex to coordinate—but the moments they capture are some of the most meaningful. When Jill’s family decided to celebrate her milestone birthday with a weekend away, they chose Blowing Rock, NC, a quiet, scenic spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains that matched their love of the outdoors and their…

June 13, 2025

Capturing Generations: An Extended Family Photo Session in Blowing Rock - Kelly McPhail Photography
Pregnancy is such a beautiful, fleeting chapter—and if you’re anything like most mamas I photograph, you’re wondering: When is the best time to take maternity photos? As a Greensboro maternity photographer, this is one of the most common questions I get, and it’s such an important one. Timing matters not only for your comfort, but for how you want to remember this incredible season of life.…

June 5, 2025

When to Take Maternity Photos (And Why It Matters!) - Kelly McPhail Photography
What do you get when you combine a cap & gown, the Quad and Wait Chapel at golden hour, and one seriously accomplished grad? These gorgeous Wake Forest graduation photos with Aris! Aris recently earned her Master’s in Biomedical Science from Wake Forest University (go, Deacs!), and we celebrated with a golden-hour session that highlighted both her individual accomplishment and the people who helped her…

June 3, 2025

Wake Forest Graduation Photos | Celebrating Aris’s Master’s Degree - Kelly McPhail Photography
Senior Photos Should Feel Like You When I photograph a senior photo session in Greensboro, I’m not just focused on getting a great smile or perfectly styled outfit. I’m paying attention to something deeper: your energy. Your vibe. That spark that makes you you. One of the first things I ask every senior is I book is: ✨ “Why did you choose me?” And nearly…

May 22, 2025

Photos That Capture the Real You: A Senior Session Experience - Kelly McPhail Photography
Spring in Greensboro brings out some of the best natural backdrops for senior photos. 🌸✨ And Genna’s golden hour senior session in the wildflower fields at Dogwood Farms? It was the perfect mix of sunshine, sentiment, and personal style. As a Greensboro senior photographer, I love when I get to help seniors like Genna celebrate this incredible milestone in a way that feels totally true…

May 19, 2025

🌼 A Wildflower Field at Golden Hour: Genna’s Senior Session | Greensboro Senior Photographer - Kelly McPhail Photography