Client Tips

CATEGORY

Categories:

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

Categories
Senior pictures should feel like you. These natural posing tips will help you relax, have fun, and look amazing in photos. Whether you’re camera-shy or just unsure what to do with your hands, this guide makes it easy.…

How to Pose for Senior Pictures: 7 Simple Tips for Natural-Looking Photos

September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

Seniors

Senior girl lying on a blanket in a wildflower field, propped up on her elbows with a relaxed smile, wearing a patterned sundress and white cowboy boots.
Printed family photos do more than preserve memories—they help kids feel loved, seen, and secure. Albums and wall art become daily reminders that say, “You belong here. You matter. You are loved.”…

Why Family Photo Albums Matter (Especially for Our Kids)

September 5, 2025

September 5, 2025

Family

Album Blog Post - 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…

College Grad Photos: 5 Must-Know Tips for an Unforgettable Photo Session

April 26, 2025

April 26, 2025

Grads

Graduation Photos at Elon University: Celebrating Amelia's Big Moment - Kelly McPhail Photography
Question. What would you grab in a fire? A number of years ago right after we got married, my husband and I were jolted awake at 2 a.m. by the glow of flames outside our window. A neighbor’s shed was on fire, and we had seconds to react. In the rush to safety, we grabbed our laptops, my camera, and—accidentally—a stack of magazines instead of…

How to Safely Store Your Digital Photos (and Protect Your Memories)

March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

Client Tips

How to Safely Store Your Digital Photos (and Protect Your Memories) - Kelly McPhail Photography
With winter almost over and warmer weather on the way, I’m already looking forward to my beach family photo sessions this summer! The beach is just special, right? I take any chance I get to go, but I especially love the family sessions I get to photograph there. It’s the perfect setting—naturally gorgeous, with incredible light that gives photos that warm glow I’m always after.…

What to Wear: The Best Dresses for Moms in Beach Family Photos

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

Family

What to Wear: The Best Dresses for Moms in Beach Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography
Many clients come to me expecting their family photo session to be a stressful event. They really really want the photos, but with young kids, they assume the process of getting the photos will be a challenge. We all want stress-free family photos, right? I admit that there is a lot of work involved—getting everybody dressed and ready to go can be a chore all…

Want stress-free family photos? Change your mindset

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Client Tips

Want stress-free family photos? Change your mindset - 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

Categories

Hey, I'm Kelly!

Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

My passion is capturing photographs of heartfelt moments for families to savor forever as keepsake memories. I believe the best photos come from real connection, not perfect poses.

Whenever I’m not helping your family, you can find me loving on my own. Camping trips, boba tea, and games are our favorite ways to connect! And as a mom of three, I know firsthand how quickly these moments fly by and why they’re worth preserving.


These are the moments I live to capture. the ones that matter most.