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Have you ever wondered why some family photos online look so effortlessly stylish while others seem a bit off? In many cases, the answer to styling outfits for family photos lies with color theory. What is color theory? Not to get overly technical here, but in short, color theory is the study of how colors are perceived and used in design. It describes the relationships…

September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

Color Theory: Your Secret Weapon for Family Photo Outfits - Kelly McPhail Photography
It’s a question clients ask all the time: When is the best time to schedule newborn photos? The short answer is, it depends! While there are some general guidelines and ideal time windows, it’s actually never too late to capture these precious early moments. The Sweet Spot: 5-10 Days Old In my experience, the “sweet spot” to schedule newborn photos is between 5 and 10…

September 17, 2024

September 17, 2024

When is the Best Time to Schedule Newborn Photos? - Kelly McPhail Photography
This month I am celebrating 5 incredible years in the photography business! Woohoo! Honestly, I can’t even believe it some times. Some days it feels like I’ve been doing this forever, and other days it feels like I just started. I just want to say that I’m beyond grateful for every client who has entrusted me with their family’s most precious and defining moments over…

December 11, 2023

December 11, 2023

4 Stylish Ways to Hang Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography
Considering starting a business with your spouse? Kelly and Brian share their personal journey on their process of going full-time with their photography business and how they balance work and family life. In this informative blogpost, there are questions to consider before going into business with your partner and 10 tips for running a successful small business with your spouse while staying happily married!…

March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

10 Tips For Running A Small Business With Your Spouse And Still Stay Happily Married - Kelly McPhail Photography
Most family photographers shy away from outdoor sessions in the winter months because hey, it’s cold, gray, and totally drab outside. We all love snow and how gorgeous snowy family photos look, but hey, most of the time we’re not covered in a beautiful blanket of thick white snow all winter. In fact, it’s usually just brown, drab, and snow-less for many of those winter…

January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023

4 TIPS for Shooting a Midwest Family Session in the WINTER - Kelly McPhail Photography
Looking for modern and effortlessly easy ways to display your family photos after a session? Here are four simple and stylish ways to hanging family photos – and we’re about to walk you through it with concrete examples and photos!…

July 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

4 Stylish Ways to Hang Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography

Hey, I'm Kelly!

I believe in good light, real talk, and figuring out this business without losing your mind. I didn’t start with a big plan — just late nights, a lot of second-guessing, and a desire to do right by my clients.

Today, I run a full-time photography business that supports my family, and I’m passionate about helping you build something sustainable too — without the burnout spiral.

If you’re working on editing more consistently, raising your prices, or getting unstuck, you’re in the right place.

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