Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle.

FAMILIES

When Everyone is Together

What makes the best photo experience in Southern California? Fun. Fun with everyone together. I don’t get this question from people often, but I think it should be the leading question when finding a photographer. Family photos should be fun, and I work with that as my primary goal in each session. Obviously we take as many “smile at the camera” photos as we can with as many combinations of family members that we can, but I try to add in activity so you have memories and feelings to savor as well.

This family session with the Gordon family was a special one simply for the fact that everyone was together at last. It’s be years since everyone lived in the same state or even in the same area, so to celebrate the final piece of the puzzle, we did a giant family session. We smiled, we hugged, we laughed, and we played.  Here are my favorites from the session…
Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle.

Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle.

Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle. Large Family Portraits at Canon Hill Park in Spokane, Washington. Photos by Kate Noelle.

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Kate Noelle is a Southern California wedding photographer with nearly 20 years of experience, celebrated as much for her art as she is for the way she is loved by clients, their families, creative partners, and publications alike. Named Best Photographer in Orange County by California Wedding Day Magazine three years running, she is known for her calm presence, refined artistry, and ability to navigate high-stakes moments with confidence and discretion.

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