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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...

Why Photographers Obsess Over Lighting

Tips, Photo Shoots

Lighting is one of the single most important aspects that should be considered when it comes to taking a really stellar photo. This...

Celebrating a 90th Birthday with Family Photos

Photo Shoots, Family

It isn’t often I’m given the opportunity to photograph large groups, but when Nadira asked me to help commemorate her Aunt Selma’s 90th birthday, I...

How to Prepare for Family Photos At Home

Tips, Photo Shoots

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when preparing for a family photo shoot. Some might say it can be more even more so when you’ve opted to have your...

Bold Colors and Fall Foliage for the Price Family Session

Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots

Washington, DC Alleyways for Fall Family Photo Sessions? YES! Fall family photo sessions in Washington, DC neighborhoods are some of my favorites...

The Importance of Maternity Photos

Tips, Services, Maternity

Are you undecided about getting pregnancy photos? As one of the best maternity photographers in Washington, DC, I wanted to share some of the many...

Sophia’s Inner Rebel Emerges

Kids, Photo Shoots, Tween

The Importance of Tween Photography in Washington, DC Kids are so much fun to photograph, regardless of their age. As our kids get older, they...

Multigenerational Photos for the Fargis Family

Kids, Photo Shoots

Multigenerational photos can be a wonderful way to embrace the overflowing love in a family. The Fargis family session was a joy to capture on film...

10 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Photography

Tips

Does your child shows a particular interest in your mobile phone every time you snap family photos at home? Rather than just showing them the screen...

Newborn Photo Shoot Tips for Moms

Tips, Newborn

Brand new babies are a sight to behold; not to mention, cuddle, kiss, and snuggle. Of course, when it comes to capturing these little darlings on...

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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