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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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Your senior session doesn’t have to fit into one aesthetic. Whether you’re drawn to flowy cottagecore dresses, downtown edge, or head-to-toe school spirit, here are 9 outfit ideas to help you find the vibe that actually feels like you.…

August 27, 2026

August 27, 2026

Senior girl in a floral dress sitting in a wildflower field, cover image for a senior session outfit ideas blog post
Golden light pouring through greenhouse glass, ferns tucked in every corner, and Dominique in white — this is one of those sessions where the location did most of the work before I even picked up my camera. I found The Lone Farm on Instagram and knew right away I wanted to shoot there the very next chance I got. Fortunately, Dominique was on board with…

August 15, 2026

August 15, 2026

Maternity Photos at The Lone Farm | A Greenhouse Session in Tobaccoville, NC - Kelly McPhail Photography
Senior pictures should feel like you. These natural posing tips will help you relax, have fun, and look amazing in photos. Whether you’re camera-shy or just unsure what to do with your hands, this guide makes it easy.…

September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

Senior girl lying on a blanket in a wildflower field, propped up on her elbows with a relaxed smile, wearing a patterned sundress and white cowboy boots.
This Greensboro maternity session was extra special. We had glowing light, a joyful family of six, and the sweetest surprise reunion with a mama I once shared a dorm floor with at UNC.…

March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

Expecting Twins! A Maternity Session in Greensboro - 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

February 28, 2025

What to Wear: The Best Dresses for Moms in Beach Family Photos - Kelly McPhail Photography
Have you ever wondered why some family photos online look so effortlessly stylish while others seem a bit off? In many cases, the answer to styling outfits for family photos lies with color theory. What is color theory? Not to get overly technical here, but in short, color theory is the study of how colors are perceived and used in design. It describes the relationships…

September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

Color Theory: Your Secret Weapon for Family Photo Outfits - 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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