Creating heartfelt portraits that celebrate the love, connection, and beauty of your growing family.
Photography has always been a part of who I am. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a camera in my hand — documenting the people I love, preserving the moments that mattered most. What began as a way to capture my own family’s story has grown into a true calling: creating timeless images for families like yours.
Now, with over 15 years of experience photographing newborns and families in my luxury home studio in Santa Ana, California, I still feel incredibly lucky every time I pick up my camera. This is more than a job — it’s my heart’s work.
As a mother myself, I know just how fast the years pass. Our son is grown now, but the photographs we have of him through the years are priceless reminders of all the stages we thought we’d never forget. The truth is, we do forget — unless we have something beautiful to help us remember.
That’s why I’m here.
My passion is to help you celebrate the people you love most. From the quiet joy of maternity portraits to the wonder of welcoming your newborn, from sweet sitter sessions to cake smash celebrations — every milestone matters. And every one of them deserves to be preserved.
I believe in the power of printed photographs. Framed on your walls. Bound in an heirloom album. Tangible reminders that say to your children: You are loved. You belong. You matter.
It would be my honor to create that kind of legacy for your family — one that lasts far beyond these fleeting days.
With love,
Judi



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+ Coffee dates with my bestie, Amanda.
+ Morning walks with my furbaby, Jet, listening to podcasts.
+ Chips & queso on a friday afternoon with a cold margarita.
+ Game nights with my husband, Jonathan, where I almost always win.
+ Spending weekends at my family's lakehouse at Lake Texoma.
+ Photographing amazing couples who are so in love and ready to take on life together!

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Your family is extraordinary—and it deserves to be celebrated, remembered, and honored. At Judi Jordan Photography, we create stunning, professional family portraits that beautifully capture your legacy and the love you share.
But we don’t stop at simply capturing beautiful images. We thoughtfully help you coordinate your portraits with your home’s style and décor, ensuring that your walls are not only filled with art—but with meaning. The art in your home will become a daily reminder of joyful moments and cherished memories shared with those you love most.


 

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For over 15 years we have been photographing families and creating beautiful artwork for their homes. We would be honored to do that for yours. 

Investing in custom family photography is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make. It's not just decor—it's legacy. It’s an investment so worth it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.Displaying family portraits does more than enhance your home. According to Dr. David Krauss, licensed psychologist and author of Photo Therapy and Mental Health, family photos can strengthen a child’s sense of identity and belonging. “It shows a family as a family united. It helps children see themselves as a valued and important part of that family unit. It gives a sense of, ‘this is where I belong, and this is where I come from.’”





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This is my son David. He's my only child. We struggled with infertility for three years before we were blessed with David. I love being his mom. I'm so lucky he still likes to hang out with me. In fact we both went to The School of Photography together at Orange Coast College. He's a very good photographer. But he prefers to spend his artist talent being a sculptor. 
He loves making sculptures of people and he's really good at it.
He has a great sense of humor and is always making me laugh!

I lost my husband Bill in 2021, we met when I was 16 years old. We didn't start dating until I was 19. Our first date was to our church that we attended for most of our married life. The best thing about meeting the love of your life at such a young age, is that he had always seen me as that kid!
He was my  biggest supporter and encourager of my business and my photography. Bill was a great photographer himself, who understood all the technical stuff way more than I do! This was wonderful in that he taught me a lot and now I understand it so much better.
Bill is holding our Australian Shepherd, Sunshine. Sunshine was 14 years old this year, and was the best dog ever! I also lost Sunshine this year. I began my photography education 14 years ago when she was a puppy. I made the cutest calendar of her back then! 
So this was a year of great loss, which was the case for many of you. It just solidifies the importance of taking those family photos every year, because you never know how long you have with your loved ones. 

My Family

We have another 48 kids: My family has had the privilege of hosting kids from all over the world! We are still in touch with many of them. We communicate through We Chat, What's App and Line. Our extra kids are from China, Japan, Spain, and  Brazil. I've always dreamed of traveling but haven't really had the opportunity, so it's great to have the world come to us in the form of kids!

This is the newest member of my family. This is Sweet Pea! She is a mini Australian Shepherd just like Sunshine was. She fills my life with lots of puppy energy, joy, puppy snuggles and kisses!
Check out my "Pets Gallery" to see more adorable images of her!

@judijordanphotography