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5 Best Fall Photoshoot Locations in the Washington, DC Area

There are no shortage of beautiful fall photoshoot locations in Washington, DC. The vibrant colors of autumn further enhance already picturesque spots that serve as backdrops to many of my family photo sessions. As a family...
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Homage to Mamas – A Mother’s Day Message

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and already the race has begun to find flower bouquets, buy boxes of chocolates, and prep a scrumptious breakfast in bed (that is to say – if my family is reading - I hope that’s what is...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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4 Milestones to Capture in Baby’s First Year Photos

There are times when for one reason or another, a newborn photo session can't be done within the first two weeks of the baby's life. This was, and still is, the case right now for a few of my clients who had newborn sessions...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What to Wear for Family Photos

Are you wondering what to wear for family photos? Getting the whole family ready for a photo session can be a challenge. Choosing outfits for everyone can add more stress to the mix. You may wonder if you should buy new clothing...
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Hair

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A few weeks ago, while pushing my son in a swing at the playground, I met another mom as she pushed her son alongside. We ended up chatting about...

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Zoë

Zoë

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Thanks to nice spring weather and a lovely outdoor setting just beyond their front door, I was able to do outside photographs of Zoë and her...

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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