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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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When I first started photographing families, I thought the answer was simple: find more poses. I’d scroll Pinterest, save screenshots, and walk into sessions with a mental list of “maybe this will work.” But then reality hit. Kids melted down. Dads lost interest. Parents looked at me for direction… and my brain went blank. That’s when I realized: poses are important, but without a workflow,…

Family Photography Posing Workflow for Natural, Connected Sessions

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

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Family Photography Posing Tips: Why Workflow + Poses Work Best Together - Kelly McPhail Photography
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.
Tired of freezing mid-session or feeling stuck on poses? This family posing deck gives you simple, natural prompts that actually work with real families—so you can relax, guide with ease, and capture connection that feels real.…

50 Must-Try Family Poses: The Posing Guide That Can Transform Your Sessions

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025

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50 Must-Try Family Poses: Inside the KMP Posing Deck That Can Transform Your Sessions - Kelly McPhail Photography
Spring sessions are dreamy—lush greens, blooming flowers, and soft golden light. But if you’ve ever opened Lightroom and thought, “Why is this photo SOOO green?”… you’re definitely not alone. 🤭 Spring’s fresh growth can be magical and challenging for photographers, especially when it comes to editing. Here are five of my go-to spring photography tips to help you capture the magic of spring without fighting…

5 Spring Photography Tips to Make Your Edits Shine (Not Just Look Green)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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Want stress-free family photos? Change your mindset - Kelly McPhail Photography
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…

Color Theory: Styling Outfits for Family Photos

September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

Family

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…

When is the Best Time to Schedule Newborn Photos?

September 17, 2024

September 17, 2024

Newborn

When is the Best Time to Schedule Newborn Photos? - 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!

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.


Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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