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About
Hi, I’m Judith — a Southern California photographer specializing in surprise proposals and engagement sessions. I love capturing real emotions, natural moments, and all the excitement that comes with this season of life.
My style is warm, candid, and detail-focused, and I’ll guide you through the process so your session feels easy, comfortable, and true to you. Whether you need help planning a surprise proposal or want engagement photos that feel personal and relaxed, I’m here to help create something beautiful.
I photograph throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and surrounding areas, and I also speak English and Spanish.
Please send serious inquiries only, as photographers are charged for each lead on this platform. If you’re actively looking to book, I’d love to hear more about what you’re planning.
Overview
Hired 37 times
Serves Santa Ana, CA
Background checked
1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Darien T.
May 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I contacted Judith last minute about a surprise proposal at an area I had never been to before. She responded within minutes throughout the process, kept in communication, helped with location scouting, and was perfectly in place by the time the proposal was happening. Afterwards we had a fun and engagingphoto shoot to celebrate, and I love the way they turned out. An absolute professional, I recommend her all the way.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Candid • Outdoors • One location • Album • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Liann B.
Apr 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Judith is absolutely incredible!!! We will absolutely be using her for our Christmas photo. She did my daughter’s engagementphotos and we were blown away by how sweet she was! She’s professional, talented, kind and a great value!!! Absolutely amazing and SUCH A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER!!She’s a 10/10
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Scott M.
Oct 20, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We worked with Judith for our engagementphotos, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. From the moment we met, she made us feel completely comfortable and natural in front of the camera — which is saying a lot since we’re usually a little awkward with photos!
Judith did a great job and captured every emotion perfectly — the laughs, the quiet moments, and all the little in-between shots that felt so genuine. The photos are absolutely stunning, with beautiful lighting, color, and attention to detail.
Beyond being insanely talented, Judith was also super professional, communicative, and just fun to be around.
We’re so grateful for these memories and can’t recommend Judith enough to anyone looking for timeless, romantic photos that truly tell your story.
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • I'm flexible • Online or digital proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Bradley S.
Oct 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
(If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!)
Judith was absolutely amazing! She took our engagementphotos on the beach and truly captured the moment perfectly. From helping me imagine the perfect location to making us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, she went above and beyond. Every photo looks like something out of a dream natural, romantic, and full of emotion. I can’t thank her enough for making this experience so special. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your vision and brings it to life, Judith is the one!
Details: Proposal photoshoot • I'm flexible • Outdoors • One location • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Ryder R.
Nov 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Judith was fantastic, she worked wonderfully with my vision always had a speedy response time and she even had the final pictures to me just a few days after the event. Bonus points, my (now) fiancé loved her and her work. She did a great job getting two camera shy people to look natural and happy on film ☺️
Details: Proposal photoshoot • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • I'm flexible • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • Album • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Judith Kaleikini
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing includes consultation, the design of your shoot, the shoot and edited high definition digital pictures (if you need a special edition that will be extra) access to your own gallery, where you will be able to download the pictures with the option of printing them!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first thing is a consultation, by zoom, where we can meet and talk about your needs, ideas, possible locations, schedule, process and pricing.
At this consultation I’ll ask you to send me some pictures that inspire you for your shoot, considering this I’ll look for more ideas and I design your shoot, creating a mood board where we can decide colors, textures, clothes and style!
And then we are ready for the shooting, we will meet at the location and we are ready to have fun and enjoy your shoot!
After the shoot it will take me like a week, to edit the pictures and I’ll send you a link where you will be able to see your beautiful pictures in a gallery, where you can download them and you’ll have the option of print them and do all kind of fun products!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been in several work shops as: underwater photography, portrait, landscape, lighting, contemporary photography...
I’m an architect and you can see the influence of this in my pictures!
