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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...

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,...

Choose the Right 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...

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...

Farewell Cecelia

Toddlers, Photo Shoots

I first photographed Cecelia when she was only 6 months old. I was thrilled when her mom asked me to do a follow-up photo session, but sad to hear...

Introducing Miss Vivienne

Under One, Newborn, Photo Shoots

Eight days old. Her name represents New Orleans where her parents met and Haiti where her father served in the Peace Corps. With a little jazz...

Sleepy Tommy

Under One, Photo Shoots

Whenever I schedule a photo session, my clients and I try to plan the start time close to when they anticipate their baby waking up from a nap....

Christopher

Over One, Photo Shoots

I have known Christopher for about a year and half now. He's one of the kids that frequents all the same spots as my son and I: Stead Park,...

Twins: Take 4

Newborn, Photo Shoots

Mea and Parrish were my fourth set of twins in just over a year, but my first set of newborn twins. I've always been impressed by the calm and...

More twin power

Under One, Photo Shoots, Multiples (Twins

Olivia and Alexis were my third set of twins in the past year. These little cuties were a pleasure to photograph, both together and individually....

Freeman on the go

Over One, Photo Shoots

Freeman is one of the more active little boys I've had the pleasure of photographing recently. He was thoroughly enjoying his newfound walking (and...

Tyler

Under One, Photo Shoots

I met Tyler and his lovely parents a couple of weeks ago. Isn't he a cutie pie? What an easy going baby - he was a pleasure to photograph. This was...

Some more new year’s wishes

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I designed this card in honor of Eve and Sonia's first birthday with new year's wishes from the whole family. Not quite a birth announcement, nor a...

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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.

Melissa W., Washington, DC

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