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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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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
Golden Hour at NC A&T 🌞 Graduation is such a powerful milestone and for Victoria’s NC A&T graduation photos, it was all about celebrating the journey she’s taken and the path ahead. We had the dreamiest light during her golden hour session at North Carolina A&T State University, and every image feels like sunshine and legacy. Victoria just earned her degree in Social Work, and…

May 15, 2025

NC A&T Graduation Photos - Victoria’s Golden Hour Session - 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
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
With winter almost over and warmer weather on the way, I’m already looking forward to my beach family photo sessions this summer! The beach is just special, right? I take any chance I get to go, but I especially love the family sessions I get to photograph there. It’s the perfect setting—naturally gorgeous, with incredible light that gives photos that warm glow I’m always after.…

February 28, 2025

What to Wear: The Best Dresses for Moms in Beach Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography
As soon as we stepped onto the sand for the Schneider’s family photos at Holden Beach, the wind picked up. Not just a little wind, but a lot of wind! The most wind I’ve ever shot a session in. Sand was whipping in their faces, stinging their legs, and hair was flying every where (mine included)! I could tell the kids weren’t too happy. They…

September 20, 2024

Family Photos at Holden Beach, NC - 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