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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 Photogapher

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I’m thrilled to share the joy and cuteness of this minimalist floral cake smash session to celebrate Fiadh’s recent first birthday! As a photographer who specializes in capturing priceless moments, let me tell you – cake smash sessions are the epitome of fun and frolic! I love these photos of Fiadh and her parents SOOO much, but can I be honest for a sec? Getting…

December 5, 2023

December 5, 2023

Minimalist Floral Cake Smash - 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…

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Want stress-free family photos? Change your mindset - Kelly McPhail Photography
You’re ready to freeze time and create an image you’ll cherish, but there’s just one problem… What do you wear? Some days it’s challenging enough to get everyone dressed in the first place, much less in coordinated duds.  That’s where this inspirational style guide comes in. It is packed with summer family photo outfits, dress ideas for mom, and color palettes to get you started.…

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

What to Wear for Summer Family Photos: A Step by Step Guide - Kelly McPhail Photography
We’ve gathered five simple ways for you to help prepare your kids for a family photo session and it’s easier than you think! You just need a bit of pro advice… and some straight talk. That’s where I come in! As a family and newborn photographer, I welcome childish antics. We want their personalities to come through loud and clear. They may be shy. They…

October 8, 2020

October 8, 2020

Part II: How to Prepare Your Kids for a Family Photo Session - 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
Everyone loves fall family pictures but gosh, summer family photo sessions might just be my most favorite! The warm breeze, wildflowers, tall grasses, summer maxi dresses and cute baby rompers are hard to beat!! Kim contacted me a few months ago inquiring about a family session and after Covid-19 stay-at-home orders hit and then May’s rainy and cold weather, we had to push back the…

June 15, 2020

June 15, 2020

Kim and Jacob's Summer Family Photography Session - 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

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