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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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“Y’all, this session had so much to get excited about — the fields, the big open sky, and water to catch the light right at sunset. It’s one of my favorite locations because there’s so much variety, and my clients get to choose which spots they love most!…

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Greensboro senior photographer captures senior girl sitting on a rock by the lake at golden hour, wearing cowboy boots and a lace top
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
Every year during the summer, I start getting a familiar question: “When’s the best time to book our fall family photos?” Here’s the honest answer: it depends on what “fall” means to you. Because here in North Carolina, fall isn’t one look. It’s four! Depending on when you book, your fall family photos can come out warm and summery, crisp and neutral, blazing with color,…

August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026

When Should You Book Fall Family Photos in NC? It Depends Which "Fall" You Want! - Kelly McPhail Photography
Gabi drove down from Roanoke for her senior session and we made the most of every minute — wildflower fields at Dogwood Farms, golden hour poppies, and Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem.…

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Gabi's Senior Photos | Wildflower Fields, Winston-Salem + What to Wear for Your Senior Session - Kelly McPhail Photography
The McInnes family made the trip back for their second session with me — this time in a larkspur field in southern Wake County, complete with grandparents, a golden retriever, and one more baby on the way.…

June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

Close-up of a family embracing their golden retriever in a larkspur field, mom laughing with her daughter and husband
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.

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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