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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

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Greensboro Family & Lifestyle Photogapher

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It’s graduation season, and that means it’s time to pop the champagne and celebrate some amazing accomplishments — just like Laura did for her graduation photos at at High Point University! 🎓 Laura is graduating with a degree in Chemistry (go science!) and we had the best time wandering around campus capturing her joy, personality, and school spirit. HPU has no shortage of gorgeous photo…

May 2, 2025

Laura's Graduation Photos at High Point University: Iconic Campus Spots + Champagne Fun - Kelly McPhail Photography
Graduation season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something about the joy, the pride, the sigh of relief, and the huge smiles that make college grad photos so so special. So far this year, I’ve been lucky enough to take college grad photos for students from High Point University, Wake Forest, UNCG, Elon, UNC, and NC A&T. Each session has reminded me…

April 26, 2025

College Grad Photos: 5 Must-Know Tips for an Unforgettable Photo Session - 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
Spring sessions are dreamy—lush greens, blooming flowers, and soft golden light. But if you’ve ever opened Lightroom and thought, “Why is this photo SOOO green?”… you’re definitely not alone. 🤭 Spring’s fresh growth can be magical and challenging for photographers, especially when it comes to editing. Here are five of my go-to spring photography tips to help you capture the magic of spring without fighting…

March 21, 2025

Want stress-free family photos? Change your mindset - Kelly McPhail Photography
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
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