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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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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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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

When is the Best Time to Schedule Newborn Photos? - Kelly McPhail Photography
There’s something truly magical about capturing wildflower family photos in the midst of a blooming wildflower field! Last spring, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the sweet Treadway family in a sea of larkspur. As you can see, the golden hour light was absolutely perfect! (That warm glow in all the photos is what I am after in every single session.) After first speaking…

August 13, 2024

Wildflower Family Session at Dogwood Farms in Belews Creek, NC - Kelly McPhail Photography
There are so many things I’m looking forward to about living in Greensboro, North Carolina. Being closer to the beach is one! But being near family again is of course the major reason we’re moving back. In this post, I’m combining both beach and family by highlighting my beautiful sister’s summer family beach photos at Ocean Isle Beach! Ya’ll, these are some of my most…

June 5, 2024

Summer Family Beach Photos at Ocean Isle – Etheridge Family - Kelly McPhail Photography - Kelly McPhail
I have some exciting but bittersweet news to share.  In August 2024, our family’s journey will be moving us to Greensboro, North Carolina! This announcement is SOOO bittersweet, considering the incredible memories we’ve made here in Indiana over the past 7.5 years.  Two of our 3 kids were born here.  Brian completed his PhD here.  We bought our first house here.  We started our photography…

February 6, 2024

We're Moving to Greensboro, NC! - Kelly McPhail Photography
Did you know that your outfit colors can impact the whole mood and vibe of your photos? As you can tell from my portfolio, my bread and butter is capturing memories that give off warm and cozy vibes. That’s why I recommend muted colors and subtle patterns. So, whenever clients show up to a session with dark shades like black and navy blue, I’ll admit,…

September 7, 2023

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

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

So you just booked your senior session and are trying to figure out what type of locations you want for your photos? Or maybe you are a senior photographer and you are feeling uninspired when it comes to location ideas for your next senior session…Well I gotcha boo! Below are 7 tips for finding unique urban locations for your upcoming senior session!…

January 23, 2023