--- title: "Kurt Jordan Photography — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kurt-jordan-photography-pfvwus-pf~1418334245 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1418334245.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kurt Jordan Photography" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cfb328de02d5c3b4_9555-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Austin, Texas 78759, United States" phone: "(818) 667-0895" website: http://www.kurtjordanphotography.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 51 last_updated: 2026-08-26 --- # Kurt Jordan Photography Original Houzz profile: [Kurt Jordan Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kurt-jordan-photography-pfvwus-pf~1418334245) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Serves:** Austin, Los Angeles, Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Professional photography for architects, designers, and builders. Experienced in creating expressive and technically adept images that convey the story of the client’s vision - to capture both the subtle and dynamic elements of a project. ### Services Provided - Aerial Photography - Architectural Photography - Architectural photography for commercial - Interior Design Photography - and creative designers in all fields. - interiors - landscape - medical - residential ### Areas Served - Austin - Los Angeles - Arizona - California - Oregon - Texas ### Typical Job Cost $750 - 10,000 Let’s connect for a potential assignment or collaborative project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kurt Jordan Photography | | Address | Austin, Texas 78759, United States | | Phone | (818) 667-0895 | | Website | http://www.kurtjordanphotography.com | | Followers on Houzz | 51 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — Kurt Jordan - Blog — www.kurtjordanphoto.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kurt Jordan Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kurt-jordan-photography-pfvwus-pf~1418334245) - **Website:** http://www.kurtjordanphotography.com - **Phone:** (818) 667-0895 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA Santa Barbara Honor Award/Photographer 2016 - AIA Santa Barbara Design Award/Photographer 2015 - AIA Allied Member - ASID Industry Partner - APA National Member - Houzz Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2022), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Dominic Bernardi, Sept. 2018** > Kurt is an absolute pleasure to work with. I have worked with him on the construction side of the business as well as the photography side. He is always professional by replying to emails, text messages, and phone calls in a timely manner; and working with me to complete tasks within the appropriate timeframe. His vast knowledge of construction and photography pair together for the perfect combination of knowing the best type of photos to take which result in high quality images that beautifully represent the project. All of my work acquaintances who have also worked with Kurt agree that he does amazing work, and is a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to working with Kurt on many more projects to come, 5+ stars for sure. **★★★★★ — Kristi Woolsey, Dec. 2016** > Kurt has photographed numerous architectural projects for me over the years several of which have gone on to be published in architectural magazines or have been used to bring in HGTV interest resulting in additional exposure for my work. He is easy to work with, has a great eye for not only the photo but also the set up and was gracious with my clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Kurt and his work to anyone. I would also add that Kurt's artistic photos are wonderful in and of themselves and I have purchased and placed them in both client's and my own home. **★★★★★ — Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors, Nov. 2016** > We always say that when Kurt sends us his finished images of our projects it feels like Christmas morning regardless of the calendar date. His images don't just capture our landscape projects brilliantly, they also tell a detailed story about how the design connects the site's natural environment with the people who inhabit it. Because he is a maker himself with extensive experience in the construction industry, he captures perspectives and details that are often overlooked in traditional landscape photography and that put his images in a class by themselves. He sets the bar high for other photographers through the quality of his work and his highly professional, deeply collaborative approach to every project. **★★★★★ — Gia, MiGi, Nov. 2016** > Kurt Jordan Photography captures interior spaces beautifully! Every room is highlighted in a unique way. As a designer, I highly recommend Kurt as a photographer. **★★★★★ — Mark Niven, June 2016** > We have worked with Kurt on several projects together and couldn't recommend him more. He is incredibly fun and and easy to work with but most importantly his work is stellar. We will always use Kurt for our project photography, looking forward to the next one! **★★★★★ — gretchen\_garnett, May 2016** > I have worked with Kurt on many, many projects, and these are always some of my favorite days as I get to experience the creative process alongside a uniquely talented visual artist. He sees the world differently from most, finds beauty in the most unexpected places, and captures the essence of those who inhabit the spaces he shoots, all of which find their way into his photographs. > > Because he understands the design process, he is able to convey the overall project concept while capturing details that others might miss. The quality of his images is exceptional, but it is his view of the world and sense of adventure that elevate them to visual storytelling. > > He is a pleasure to work with, a warm, human-type person who never fails to deliver amazing shots. ## Selected projects - [Steel Clad Modern Farmhouse \| Somis, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steel-clad-modern-farmhouse-somis-ca-pj-vj~1049584) - Location: Somis, CA - Photos: 16 - [Redondo Riveria](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redondo-riveria-pj-vj~7235331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Spa Bath LA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spa-bath-la-pj-vj~7305364) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Los Lomas Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/los-lomas-residence-pj-vj~7136038) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Home Entertainment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-entertainment-pj-vj~7136028) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Bento Box Live Work Studio \| Ventura CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bento-box-live-work-studio-ventura-ca-pj-vj~2083225) - Location: Ventura, CA - Photos: 12 - Description: AIA Merit Award Winner 2016 We took advantage of unused space at the back of an extra-long residential lot and progressive zoning that supports in-fill to design this highly-configurable studio loft. Inspired by the minimalist Japanese lunch boxes that only reveal their nature when opened, the space is connected visually and physically to the outdoor deck and yard via a large glass pivot door, and can be easily re-arranged for working, reading, sleeping, and entertaining \| Ventura, CA - [Modern Farm-style Pool House \| Somis,CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farm-style-pool-house-somis-ca-pj-vj~1126040) - Location: Ventura, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: AIA Merit Award Winner 2015 This modern-farm-style pool house, part of a larger site redesign, overlooks a rich agricultural valley with sweeping views that extend to the Pacific Ocean. Created for a farm-to-table restaurant developer, we built a rural retreat that has minimal impact on the land that supplies her customers' meals. The significant slope and questionable stability of the original site presented practical design challenges. To address these, the hillside was over-excavated and re-c… - [Pool, Pool House, Terraced Landscape \| Somis, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-pool-house-terraced-landscape-somis-ca-pj-vj~954524) - Location: Somis, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: Table to Farm \| AIA Merit Award 2015 The story: an entrepreneur who spends her days in the city conceiving and managing high-concept restaurants and other creative real estate ventures needed a retreat. A place that would take her closer to the type of land that supplies her customer's tables, and that reflected her love for wide-open spaces. Cue: Somis, CA. While a little more hipster than Hooterville, the country house plus avocado ranch she found there overlooks sweeping valleys and alluvial… - [Contemporary California Surf Shack \| Santa Barbara CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-california-surf-shack-santa-barbara-ca-pj-vj~5546004) - Location: Carpinteria, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: Originally a near tear-down, this small-by-santa-barbara-standards beach house sits next to a world-famous point break. Designed on a restrained scale with a ship-builder's mindset, it is filled with precision cabinetry, built-in furniture, and custom artisanal details that draw from both Scandinavian and French Colonial style influences. With heaps of natural light, a wide-open plan, and a close connection to the outdoor spaces, it lives much bigger than it is while maintaining a minimal impact… - [Hillside Terraced Front Yard \| Ventura, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-terraced-front-yard-ventura-ca-pj-vj~1838874) - Location: Ventura, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: To make up for a nearly nonexistent back yard, we terraced this hillside, ocean-view site’s more spacious but previously unusable front. Concrete planters echo the home’s simple geometry and also serve as launching pads for the owners’ high energy twin girls to a responsibly-sized grass lawn. The design also defines the home’s main entrance, guiding visitors to the front door while adding a hedge for privacy at street level. - [Topa Topa Foothills Landscape \| Ojai CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/topa-topa-foothills-landscape-ojai-ca-pj-vj~2221659) - Location: Ojai, CA - Photos: 18 - Description: this large-scale landscape, created for an on-site family wedding, draws both inspiration and materials from the property’s location at the base of the topa topa mountains. situated on a dry creek bed, the site required considerable excavation and recompacting, yielding an abundance of boulders that were incorporated into long, dry-stacked retaining walls. flagstone patios and steel trellises front and back let the owners take in both sunrise and sunset views of the surrounding mountains and val… - [Working Ranch Pool and Landscape \| Ventura County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/working-ranch-pool-and-landscape-ventura-county-pj-vj~2085548) - Location: Ventura, CA - Photos: 12 - [Making a Mid-century Modern Again](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/making-a-mid-century-modern-again-pj-vj~2498922) - Location: Ventura, CA - Photos: 13 - Description: A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. - [Hollywood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hollywood-residence-pj-vj~2175706) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Toro Canyon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/toro-canyon-pj-vj~2175653) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Large scale landscape project that including retaining walls, large scale planting, stonework, and design. Natural Concepts Landscape Contractors did an amazing job. - [DePauw Site Design + Pool + Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/depauw-site-design-pool-landscape-pj-vj~1263312) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: overall site plan + pool + deck + drought-tolerate landscape + hardscape for new home development \| pacific palisades, ca - [DePauw Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/depauw-residence-pj-vj~1975582) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: New construction with a mix of traditional and contemporary detail. - [Somis Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/somis-pool-house-pj-vj~1765588) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Landscape and Architecture by CJ Paone AIA of Archipelago Workshop - [55 Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/55-street-pj-vj~1808581) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: Architecture by Woolsey Studio - [Catalina Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catalina-landscape-pj-vj~1768168) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Landscape Design by Archipelago Workshop [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kurt-jordan-photography-pfvwus-pf~1418334245) ## Community Q&A **Q: Are the awning windows manufactured or custom made?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful project! A: Windows are custom manufactured at Santa Barbara Millworks. **Q: any idea where to get, or how to make, a limestone fire pit like this** *(in Photo Questions)* I think it’s beautiful, and it would be easy enough to approximate it in concrete, but limestone is another story. A: Erik with Natural Concepts Construction and Landscape, has a crew that can make a custom fire pit. They hand carve fountains and other products as well. He is listed on Angies List. **Q: House exterior color?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The house was a light adobe color that was in the same family of colors as the wall pictured. **Q: What is the name of the blue agave and how large does it grow?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It can grow 1-2 m high and 2-4 m across and I believe this is the Americana agave **Q: Iron pergola custom-made?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the iron pergola custom-made or can you tell me where to find it? A: This was probably custom when originally built but found in another garden and brought to the site. **Q: Love the chairs! Where can you get these!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They were custom designed and fabricated. Wish I could be more help. They are awesome. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-26.*