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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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I’m thrilled to share the joy and cuteness of this minimalist floral cake smash session to celebrate Fiadh’s recent first birthday! As a photographer who specializes in capturing priceless moments, let me tell you – cake smash sessions are the epitome of fun and frolic! I love these photos of Fiadh and her parents SOOO much, but can I be honest for a sec? Getting…

December 5, 2023

Russ’s “Where The Wild Things Are” themed 1st birthday cake smash was simply the perfect way to celebrate his first birthday! A little boy’s first birthday is not complete without a smash cake, and pairing it together with the cutest costume, crown, and furry tail made for the most fun milestone session! One of the best parts of a my job as a newborn and…

January 19, 2021

Ally’s adorable first birthday cake smash at Kelly McPhail’s downtown Lafayette photography studio featured gold floral hoops with palm leaves and pink blooms. She wore a boho cream lace romper and floral halo with a gorgeous naked cake from Something Blue Bakery here in Lafayette, Indiana. Interested in a 1st birthday cake smash? Inquire today!…

July 3, 2020

I’ve had the privilege of capturing Virginia and Elizabeth’s milestones since little Virginia was 4 months old. It is an absolute joy for me to watch these little ones grow and document each stage from baby rolls to sitting up, smashing first birthday cakes, and running freely in wildflower fields! Rain and cool temps postponed our session the first time but we had a gorgeous…

June 10, 2020

Sweet Aiden’s first birthday was in April when our studio was shutdown due to Covid-19, but once we reopened in May and made sure to take all the safety precautions, we had the cutest little cake smash for him! Aiden’s simple and minimalist cake smash design revolved around grays and creams with a gray ombre cake here at our Lafayette, Indiana studio.…

June 4, 2020

The location is in a quiet spot in Lafayette (yes away from people 😉 and children’s mini sessions will be $150 for 20 minutes and 3 images (more available for purchase). This would be perfect for children 6 months (sitting) and older. Date: Saturday April 4th afternoon 1-6pm (rain date Sunday April 5th or following weekdays if it’s a rainout kinda weekend). Send me a…

March 16, 2020

It has been the biggest honor and privilege to journey with Miss Hallie through her first year of life! I photographed her momma’s snowy maternity photos last January and then I had the privilege to photograph her Fresh 48 session hours after her birth and newborn and milestone sessions this past year! This family is seriously the best… so much warmth, love, and joy!…

February 26, 2020

Little Julian came in to the studio for his 3 month milestones and gosh he was sooo stinkin cute! Living in Lafayette or West Lafayette and considering newborn photography or just wanting to wait until they are 3-4 months old to have a milestone photography session? Or if you are like me, and want to capture it all not missing a moment, the best way…

February 11, 2020

We had some seriously adorable babies come into the studio this past year for their 1st birthday cake smashes! It is always so much fun to see how each baby will respond to their smash cake and the experience as a whole. Some little ones dive right into the cake and make a complete and happy mess while others are cautious or prefer not to…

December 31, 2019

There were so many sweet milestone moments captured this past year but here are a few of my absolute favorites from 2019! Many of my winter milestone photo sessions take place in my studio in Lafayette, Indiana but I will admit that some of my favorite milestones from this past year were in dreamy wildflower fields in West Lafayette!…

December 31, 2019

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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