Who we are
Owner, Jourdan Ohl
Hi, I’m Jourdan, a passionate photographer who’s been behind the lens for nine years, capturing life’s most precious moments. From the moment I picked up my first Canon, I was hooked on the magic of freezing time in a single frame. Photography has changed how I see the world—I now find beauty in the fleeting details: sunlight filtering through trees, a child’s joyful giggle, or the raw emotion of a groom watching his bride walk down the aisle. As a keeper of time (yes, I know, totally cheesy!), I’m grateful every day for the chance to preserve these moments for you.
I’ve explored nearly every corner of photography, but my heart lies in capturing love, those authentic, heartfelt connections that make life unforgettable. Originally from Las Vegas, I built my business amidst the city’s vibrant backdrops, meeting incredible people from all over the world. In 2022, my family and I traded the desert for the lush greenery of Mississippi’s Midsouth, and we’ve fallen in love with the hospitality, humidity (and bugs!) of our new home.
I’m a mom to Rose and Brett, and our home is filled with love from our furry crew: Leia, our German Shepherd; Magnolia, our Schnauzer; and Stormie, our spunky dumpster kitty, rescued at just four weeks old. When I’m not shooting people, you’ll find me gardening, reading, sipping iced tea, or battling it out in video games with my family. I’m dreaming of owning land with a garden, chickens, and maybe even a pygmy goat!
My sessions are laid-back, fun, and focused on bringing out your natural spark. Whether it’s a candid moment or a silly prompt to get those genuine laughs, I’m here to make you feel at ease. Brides often tell me my calm, friendly vibe helps soothe wedding-day jitters, and I’m always ready to lend a hand—think of me as your friend with a camera, just like Woody in Toy Story!
Life is made of moments, not days. Let me capture yours with emotion, awe, and a touch of magic.
Lead Shooter, Kailee
Hi, I’m so excited to join Magnolia Grace Media! Since moving to Memphis from Salt Lake City a little over a year ago, I’ve been blown away by the warmth and friendliness of the South. I've been married for almost a decade (crazy!) and I have the cutest little five year old you've ever seen. I’ve been passionate about photography since 2016, and it’s such a joy to capture those special moments that make life truly meaningful. I absolutely love photographing weddings and seeing the magic of new beginnings.
Testimonials
We booked Jourdan to do our son’s 1 year old pictures after she did professional headshots for my husband (which were also fantastic). The day of our session our little guy decided not to nap and was less than excited to be getting pictures done. Jourdan was so patient with him and did everything in her power to get him to engage. Once he warmed up she spent ample time getting all of the shots we wanted. Our final edits are fantastic! I look forward to working with her again in the future. You won’t go wrong booking a session with her!
Lauren W.
I can’t say enough great things about Jourdan! I’ve been trying for two years to get family photos taken with local photographers that didn’t work out for various reasons.
My husbands schedule is very rigid, so when our original session was rained out I was so worried that pictures wouldn’t happen. Jourdan communicated with me constantly until we could nail down a new date/time that worked for our family and was very flexible & accommodating, which I’m so appreciative of!
Jourdan is so friendly & fun and makes it such an easy going experience - you kind of forget you’re taking pictures & not just hanging out! She brought my shy 5 year old out of her shell pretty quickly.
The biggest negative for me is having to decide which pictures I wanted to print for my living room wall! There were too many good ones to choose from.
Definitely recommend Magnolia Grace!
Mari A.
Jourdan is absolutely amazing!!! She is so sweet and professional! I loved how much she listened and accommodated the shots I really wanted to get! Even when things got tricky or frustrating (thankfully only twice) she was great and patient! She would be great at your wedding! She was able to keep us on track as well as notice details or cues from the night that really helped! She helped make our day the best day we’ve ever had!
Robyn H.
Jourdan was incredible! She arrived right on time and was very very kind. She captured everything we wanted and more and we adore how our pictures turned out! She also traveled to Oxford for our wedding which we appreciated greatly.
10/2024 Molly P.
We have gotten our photos taken twice now. Both times we were thrilled with the pictures she captured! The entire process was easy and she made us feel comfortable! She’s super sweet, professional & we got our gallery back fast!
11/2024 Sarah H.
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