Kate Noelle is a photographer with almost 20 years of experience photographing weddings and celebrations throughout Southern California and Worldwide. Named Best Photographer in Orange County by California Wedding Day Magazine three years running, she is celebrated as much for her art as she is for the way she is loved by clients, their families, creative partners, and publications alike. She is known for her calm demeanor that puts people at ease in front of her camera, and she is widely sought-after for her ability to navigate high stakes situations with confidence and discretion.
Kate Noelle walks the line between moment-led narrative photography and detail-oriented editorial portraiture, all with a seasoned sense of light and composition. Kate is unapologetically earnest, balanced with delightfully unpredictable wit and whimsey. She approaches each wedding with foremost professionalism, reverence for honest moments, and gentle art direction that creates images are not only beautiful but also makes her subjects look their absolute best.
Your personal archivist and master of light.
Meet Kate
Photographer in Southern California
I know what these pictures will mean to you in 20 years, and that's what I’m shooting for.
Almost two decades later, trends have come and gone. Technology has changed everything, and nothing at the same time. But here I am, still with a camera in my hands, grateful for the extraordinary privilege of documenting the biggest moments in the lives of people who love boldly and celebrate beautifully.
My approach is simple: shoot with everything I’ve got. Experience, every lens in my bag, and the perspective of someone who has loved, lost, gotten married, and become a mom.
My Approach
— David & Asher
“She captured incredible images that take my breath away even still.”
“She captured incredible images that take my breath away even still. Her eye for details and capturing moments is AMAZING. It was a joy to work with her during the whole process.”
Favorite Wedding Moments: First look, parent dances, unplanned in-between moments.
Favorite Oscars looks: Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture and Cartier, Billy Porter in Christian Siriano, Zendaya in literally anything.
I married the literal best man in the world in 2011 and I like him more every year we’re together.
I became a mama in 2020. Parenting is a wild ride, but they're kind of the best.
When I'm not at a wedding, you can find me at the beach. This is my happy place, my reset, and my muse.
Get to know Kate
You too? I'd love to hear from you.
The Napali Coast
Golden hour, always
Deep conversation
Whiskey neat
A good laugh
The beach in off-season
Fresh Ground Coffee Black
A 3 mile swim
Dessert for breakfast
Tacos, obviously
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Schitt’s Creek re-runs
The Kate Noelle Starter Kit