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, here are some of my favorite spring...

3 Elements Every New Photographer Needs to Master

Tips

Delving into the world of photography can be as surface or as deep as you want it to be. As a new photographer, there’s a ton of information to absorb. It can be intimidating at first. Through the years, I’ve discovered there are three areas new photographers should...

4 Tips to Overcome Camera Shyness

Tips

Everyone has a little camera shyness they have to overcome in order to take relaxed, beautiful portraits. Whether it’s a family photo, engagement photo, or a personal portrait, finding what works for you to let your authentic self shine is critical. The trouble is,...

Islinger Family Mini-Session Mixer

Under One, Services, Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots

This was the first time I had the pleasure of photographing the Islinger family, and it’s all thanks to my wonderful client Teresa Bernstein who invited the Islingers along with a 3rd family, Elizabeth Betta and her son Leo, (whose photos I’ll be publishing...

Washington DC Sibling Photos with Bernstein Family

Toddlers, Kids, Photo Shoots

History of Family Photos with Julie Kubal Photography After a cold, rainy April, we lucked out with a spring-like day to take photos of the young Bernstein siblings. I originally met mom Teresa when her son Walt and my son were at Temple Sinai Nursery School together....

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 was thrilled. Large group photos can often be a fun challenge and this was, of course, a worthy occasion. We were able...