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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...

First Year Photos and Album for the Bonaviri Family

Over One, Photo Shoots, Family

This photo session was the final of three in the Bonaviri's First Year Package, capping off the series of first year baby photos with pictures just...

5 Ways to Use Family Photos that Aren’t Holiday Cards

Tips, Holidays

Family photos are precious memories of where you and your family are at right now. But how do you use family photos in new and unique ways? Turning...

Breaking Past Selfies for the McCullough Whitcomb Family

Photo Shoots, Family

When you have kids, sometimes it’s hard to bust out of the selfie streak to capture photos of our children. It’s easy to grab a smartphone and snap...

Revisiting the Fargis Family for First Birthday Photos

Over One, Photo Shoots, Birthday

Having the opportunity to revisit a family is one of the greatest gifts. This is especially true when I get to capture birthday photos. The last...

Flattering Portrait Poses

Tips, Photo Shoots

Sometimes, you just gotta strike a pose. Whether you go for fun, or sophisticated, this is especially true when taking family portraits. Finding the...

Jensen Family Mother-Daughter Photos

Under One, Newborn, Photo Shoots

Sometimes, timing is everything. Jenny Jensen gave birth to her daughter, Blair, in late June and wanted some mother-daughter photos. At the same...

Wonderment Makes Beautiful Family Photos for the Gilligan Family

Newborn, Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots, Family

A lot of thought goes into beautiful family photos. Capturing special moments in a newborn session often takes patience. Especially when there’s a...

6 Beautiful Props for Your Newborn Photoshoot

Tips, Newborn, Photo Shoots

Getting ready for a newborn photoshoot can be a challenge for new parents. With all the new changes a baby brings to the family—not to mention the...

Headshots for Ledio Cakaj

Photo Shoots, Headshots and Businesses

Business professionals need headshots taken of them for various reasons. In Ledio Cakaj’s case, our session was planned for his exciting upcoming...

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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