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The Power of Displaying Family Photos in Your Home

The Power of Love Through the Lens: Why Family Photography Matters With nearly three decades of experience as a photographer, capturing love through images has always been deeply meaningful to me. However, it took on an...

Top 5 Moments in Your Young Child’s Life to Photograph

You know, this was a really hard one for me. How do you narrow down the top moments in a young child's life to enlist the help of a professional newborn and family photographer? Especially when there are so many fantastic ones...

Family Photo Albums and Why They Are Important

Why Family Photo Albums Are Important In my humble opinion as a professional family photographer, the importance of family photo albums can't be overstated. I say this from my own family experience. When my paternal grandmother...

How to Choose a Family Photographer in 5 Steps

Finding a quality photographer for your family photos can feel like a long, confusing, search in the dark. You’ll have to wade through dozens of websites and photo portfolios. Sometimes, it's a struggle to communicate what...

5 of My Favorite Spring Shoot Locations in DC

Family photography takes on many faces, and many locations. One of the things I get asked frequently is: Where are your favorite DC photo spots? While there are many spectacular settings in and around the Washington DC area,...

Tips to Get Kids to Cooperate for Photos

It’s safe to say getting kids to cooperate for photos is a challenge. This is true for professional photo shoots, or if you’re taking the photo yourself for your family. In fact, I’d wager it’s actually harder when you’re trying...

Check It Out: Julie Kubal Photography Featured on Redfin Blog!

We were mentioned as a local Washington, DC expert on the Redfin blog! Check out the article we were featured in: The Ultimate Washington, DC Bucket List: 25 Things to Cross off Your List The article also includes...

Showcase the Love: 10 Reasons for Displaying Family Photography In Your Home

We all know that family is the most important thing in life, and what better way to celebrate them than to showcase their most precious moments with a display of family photos. Showing off family photos is a great way to keep...

Step Into the Light: Photography Lighting Rules & Tips

Today I want to discuss some of my favorite photography lighting rules and tips. I'll explain some key rules that will help you think about how light works. Then I'll share some tips based on those rules that you can use to...

Answers to Client Questions: Why can’t I see every image from my photo shoot?

As you are shopping around for a family photographer, you may encounter photographers who only show clients a selection of images from the photo shoot. I recently wrote a blog post inspired by an email reply I sent to a...

Rajan’s turn!

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

I first photographed this Washington DC family a few years ago when their first child Sowmya was just about 1 year old and saw them last when mom...

Another Year with the “E” Family!

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

I first met and photographed the "E" Family when sisters, Eve and Sonia, were just under one year old. Last year we were reunited when our kids all...

First Holiday Session of 2013

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

I woke up the morning of my first holiday photo session of the season to look out upon a gray and rainy day, but my clients reported that it was...

Washington DC Family Photographer Services in Your Neighborhood

Services, Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

When planning family photography services with clients, it is not uncommon for them to suggest meeting at an iconic location, like the US Capitol or...

Cousins!

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family, Pets

This family photo session was the result of the winning bid from the Bethesda Elementary school auction. I donated a custom family photo shoot and...

Washington DC Family Photography Session in Le Droit Park

Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

I recently had the pleasure of working with my friend Nadira in this Washington, DC family photography session. The photo shoot took place at the...

Framing Family Photos Results in Stunning Wall Display

Products, Services

Framing family photos and hanging them on the wall is a wonderful way to show off professional portraits. Last week, I made a delivery of some...

Tommy

Newborn, Photo Shoots, Family

I just sent out my quarterly newsletter highlighting one of my recent Washington DC newborn photo sessions. I have a bit more space here...

Displaying Family Photos in Your Home

Tips, Products, Products, Services

When I first met with client Teresa Bernstein to plan for her family photo session, we discussed her vision of displaying family photos. As she...

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Julie is simply an amazing photographer. Not only are her photos works of art, she’s great at capturing her small subjects’ personalities. A mother herself, Julie also is very patient in working with babies and children and their schedules. If you want gorgeous pictures, hire Julie.

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The Power of Displaying Family Photos in Your Home

Top 5 Moments in Your Young Child’s Life to Photograph

Family Photo Albums and Why They Are Important

How to Choose a Family Photographer in 5 Steps

5 of My Favorite Spring Shoot Locations in DC

Tips to Get Kids to Cooperate for Photos

Check It Out: Julie Kubal Photography Featured on Redfin Blog!

Showcase the Love: 10 Reasons for Displaying Family Photography In Your Home

Step Into the Light: Photography Lighting Rules & Tips

Answers to Client Questions: Why can’t I see every image from my photo shoot?

Rajan’s turn!

Another Year with the “E” Family!

First Holiday Session of 2013

Washington DC Family Photographer Services in Your Neighborhood

Cousins!

Washington DC Family Photography Session in Le Droit Park

Framing Family Photos Results in Stunning Wall Display

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