Photographer in Southern California

Meet Kate

Your personal archivist and master of light.

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.

My Approach

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.

I know what these pictures will mean to you in 20 years, and that's what I’m shooting for.

“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.”

“She captured incredible images that take my breath away even still.”

— David & Asher

Get to know Kate

When I'm not at a wedding, you can find me at the beach. This is my happy place, my reset, and my muse.

I became a mama in 2020. Parenting is a wild ride, but they're kind of the best.

I married the literal best man in the world in 2011 and I like him more every year we’re together.

Favorite Oscars looks: Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture and Cartier, Billy Porter in Christian Siriano, Zendaya in literally anything.

Favorite Wedding Moments: First look, parent dances, unplanned in-between moments.

The Kate Noelle Starter Kit

Schitt’s Creek re-runs

Enneagram 1

Tacos, obviously

Dessert for breakfast

A 3 mile swim

Fresh Ground Coffee Black

The beach in off-season

A good laugh

Whiskey neat

Deep conversation

Golden hour, always

The Napali Coast

You too? I'd love to hear from you.

@katenoelle

Celebrating Love, Light, and Everything in Between.