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.’”






• Specialized in newborn and family photography with a safe, fully equipped studio in Santa Ana.
• Over 15 years of experience working with newborns, children, and families.
• Focus on creating heirloom-quality albums and wall art, not just digital files.
• Gentle, baby-first approach with training in newborn safety and posing.
• Studio stocked with wraps, props, and wardrobe options to simplify your session.
• Personalized service from first consultation to final delivery, so every detail is tailored to your family.
• Local expertise serving Santa Ana, Irvine, Costa Mesa, and surrounding Orange County communities.
• Consistent praise from clients for professionalism, patience, and artistry.

What sets Judi Jordan Photography apart