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Welcome, Fellow Photog!

Is it time to take your photography business to the next level? From presets and mentoring to tips, advice, and resources, there's something here for you!

Investing in yourself and your business is worth it. And trust me, I know the struggle. I've been there, done that.

Since 2018, Kelly McPhail Photography has grown from a "shoot & burn" side hustle to a multi-six-figure full-service photography business that fully supports our family. Along the way, I've learned some hard lessons. And now, a favorite part of my job is sharing my experience with other photographers like you!

Need one-on-one mentoring? Want to try my LR presets? Just want some free tips? You're in the right place! Let me know how I can help you work towards achieving your own business goals.


KMP Signature Lightroom Presets

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Four Seasons Family

Preset Pack

Give your photos a boost of life

Give your outdoor images a boost of life by enhancing natural light and warm colors for a timeless, professional aesthetic. 

Crafted to produce true to life edits for any season, these versatile presets preserve natural hues, add creamy skin tones, and transform your photos with a warm, emotive look.



Perfect for every season

Just choose the preset for the seasonal vibe you're going for! Want a sun-soaked summertime glow? Then choose Glow, obviously! Want the deep hues of autumn? Amber it is. Or just stick with my go-to KMP Signature Base preset for an all-around warm, clean look and enhanced finish.




Love my editing Style?

These are the EXACT presets I use. Download them now to use as your own signature style!

What's Included?

  • 8 Lightroom Classic (LrC) & Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) Presets — 5 Color & 3 B&W
  • 5 "Edit with Me" Tutorial Videos 
  • Installation Guide
  • Camera Settings Cheat Sheet
  • Preset Editing Workflow Cheat Sheet
  • Presets are delivered in .xmp format & require Adobe Lightroom Classic (LrC) or Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) on desktop/laptop; NOT compatible with Lightroom Mobile.
  • Presets must be used on RAW format files NOT JPEG files.
  • All digital download sales are final and non refundable.



Four Seasons Family

Preset Pack

$129

KMP Family Posing Deck

50 Posing Cards

Each card includes photo example(s), pose name, and a description of how to use it effectively.

Tips & Prompts to Guide the Moment

Quick ideas to help you build connection, adjust body language, and keep things flowing.

INstant Digital Format

Download today. Save it to your phone, tablet, or print and take it with you anywhere. Individual JPGS + PDF.

Creative Clarity When You Need It Most

No more freezing mid-session. No more guessing what to do next. Just open the deck and keep going.

Includes 50 visual pose cards just like this.

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Bonus: 10 Couples Poses Just for Parents

Because the connection between parents matters too—and these poses help you capture it with ease and emotion.

50 Go-To (Un)Poses to help you Lead Natural, Connected Lifestyle Family Sessions with confidence & Ease

Tired of winging it at every session—or cycling through the same three go-to poses? This guide was made for you.

$49

1:1 Photography Mentoring

level-up Your photography Business

Growing a photography business can be tough, I know! Maybe you've made it this far just by watching YouTube videos, but now you need some honest insights and next-level advice from someone who has been where you are:

  • Juggling jobs but want to grow your biz into a full-time career?
  • Frustrated your final images aren't what you want them to be?
  • Desire to improve your editing & create a consistent editing style?
  • Want to book more clients & feel confident upping your prices?
  • Confused about lighting, lenses, locations, or <insert another "l" word>?



If so, then one-on one mentoring can help you take the next big step towards your goals! I've mentored dozens of photographers (from California to Germany and everywhere in between), and I'd love to help you next!

Each 2-hour 1:1 photography mentoring session is completely customized to your desired learning outcomes. Inquire below, and I'll reach out for a quick, low-key chat to make sure we're a good fit!

2-HR MENTORING SESSION

Investment: $450

Ask me about a multi-session discount!

Resources on the Blog

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,…

September 26, 2025

Family Photography Posing Tips: Why Workflow + Poses Work Best Together - Kelly McPhail Photography
Senior year is such a milestone — and your senior pictures should feel like you. Not stiff, not forced, but natural and full of personality. If you’ve ever worried, “What do I do with my hands?” or “How do I pose without looking awkward?”…you’re not alone. The good news? With a few simple posing tricks, you can feel confident and look amazing in front of…

September 18, 2025

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.
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