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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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Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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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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There’s just something extra special about mother daughter photos—especially when it’s in a field of wildflowers on a warm summer evening. Maybe it’s the fresh air and freedom to run. Maybe it’s the sunshine and all those belly laughs. Or maybe it’s just the way time seems to slow down when you’re in the middle of snuggles and silliness. Jenny and her daughter brought all…

June 14, 2025

In Full Bloom: A Mother Daughter Photography Session in a Field of Wildflowers - Kelly McPhail Photography
Extended family photo sessions hold such a tender place in my heart. They’re a little more complex to coordinate—but the moments they capture are some of the most meaningful. When Jill’s family decided to celebrate her milestone birthday with a weekend away, they chose Blowing Rock, NC, a quiet, scenic spot in the Blue Ridge Mountains that matched their love of the outdoors and their…

June 13, 2025

Capturing Generations: An Extended Family Photo Session in Blowing Rock - Kelly McPhail Photography
What do you get when you combine a cap & gown, the Quad and Wait Chapel at golden hour, and one seriously accomplished grad? These gorgeous Wake Forest graduation photos with Aris! Aris recently earned her Master’s in Biomedical Science from Wake Forest University (go, Deacs!), and we celebrated with a golden-hour session that highlighted both her individual accomplishment and the people who helped her…

June 3, 2025

Wake Forest Graduation Photos | Celebrating Aris’s Master’s Degree - Kelly McPhail Photography
Senior Photos Should Feel Like You When I photograph a senior photo session in Greensboro, I’m not just focused on getting a great smile or perfectly styled outfit. I’m paying attention to something deeper: your energy. Your vibe. That spark that makes you you. One of the first things I ask every senior is I book is: ✨ “Why did you choose me?” And nearly…

May 22, 2025

Photos That Capture the Real You: A Senior Session Experience - Kelly McPhail Photography
Spring in Greensboro brings out some of the best natural backdrops for senior photos. 🌸✨ And Genna’s golden hour senior session in the wildflower fields at Dogwood Farms? It was the perfect mix of sunshine, sentiment, and personal style. As a Greensboro senior photographer, I love when I get to help seniors like Genna celebrate this incredible milestone in a way that feels totally true…

May 19, 2025

🌼 A Wildflower Field at Golden Hour: Genna’s Senior Session | Greensboro Senior Photographer - Kelly McPhail Photography
Graduation day is more than just a milestone — it’s a celebration of years of hard work, personal growth, and big dreams coming to life. Amelia’s graduation photos at Elon University captured that joy so beautifully, and I’m thrilled to share some of our favorite moments from her session on campus. 🎓 A Campus Full of Picture-Perfect Backdrops The campus of Elon University is full of…

May 15, 2025

Graduation Photos at Elon University: Celebrating Amelia's Big Moment - Kelly McPhail Photography
There’s always something so special about photographing families right on the edge of something new. This sweet maternity session just outside of Greensboro had everything I love about this season of life: glowing light, happy anticipation, and lots of love. When Janet reached out for Greensboro maternity photos, I could tell right away this was going to be a joyful session. She and her husband…

May 14, 2025

Glowing Golden Hour Maternity Photos in Greensboro - Kelly McPhail Photography
Spring is always a season of new beginnings—but this one felt especially tender and meaningful. The Murphy family met me at Dewberry Farm in Kernersville during the tulips’ peak bloom, and from the very first shot, their connection shined through. As a family photographer, I’ve learned that the most beautiful sessions are rarely about perfect outfits or ideal weather. They’re about the why. And for…

April 11, 2025

Dewberry Farm Tulip Photos: A Meaningful Spring Family Session in Kernersville - Kelly McPhail Photography
Every May, something magical happens just outside of the Triad—Dogwood Farms in Belews Creek bursts into color with wildflowers as far as the eye can see 🌸✨. It’s perfect for wildflower sessions in North Carolina! If you’ve ever dreamed of photos in a flower field at golden hour, this is your sign. Poppies, larkspur, and warm spring light? It’s basically a North Carolina fairytale. And…

April 9, 2025

Family photography session in a field of poppies at Dogwood Farms, Belews Creek, NC
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…

March 27, 2025

Color Theory: Styling Outfits for Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography