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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. 

Soka University is a private college campus in South Orange County with BREATHTAKING Tuscan-style architecture alongside a reflective peaceful lake. This really is the perfect place to break out your formal wear for a little something different with your holiday portraits.

every spring, Orange County is covered with tiny yellow wildflowers. The wildflowers are the perfect setting for some beautiful and memorable family photos. Kate Noelle Photography offers 2o minute mini family portrait sessions (on select days), and you’ll receive 20 beautiful photos a week or two after the session.

Family photos outdoors is a staple of Southern California culture, but Orange County studio family portrait photographer Kate Noelle says studio sessions are back! The majority of my family portrait sessions are, obviously outside, because the stunning coastal landscapes and large variety of beautifully kept parks will always be a preference for families.

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On a perfect Texas summer afternoon, Steve and Kelly gathered their closest family and loved ones to celebrate their wedding in Fort Worth. The couple chose a delightfully vibrant color palette with fuchsia and lavender rose bouquets, with crisp white accents. Kelly incorporated a special “something borrowed” by using her grandmother’s sorority pin to accentuate […]

As a professional wedding photographer for the past 16 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about my personal outfit preferences for long shoot days.  I’ve spent many wedding shoots begrudging my tight and impractical clothing choices from the morning of, and certainly had more than my fair share of blisters from bad footwear. Finding […]

One of the most beloved historic landmarks in LA, the Ebell of Los Angeles is a highly esteemed wedding venue in the heart of the city. In addition to its stunning ballroom space, the picturesque outdoor lawn and fountain area, theater, and dining room lounge offer 75,000 square feet of elegant Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture. The […]

Themes of timeless elegance and intentionality surrounded Matthew and Emalee’s much-anticipated wedding at the Ebell of Los Angeles. Amidst the grandeur of the Renaissance-style architecture, the Ebell was the absolute best wedding venue to reflect the couple’s vibrant spirits. Emalee specifically requested a Bridgerton-meets-Gossip-Girl aesthetic, and with the help of coordinator Renee Dalo of Moxie […]

When it comes to my photography business, I really appreciate the convenience and speed of Amazon Prime for purchasing all my last-minute gear before a shoot (or when Kai has caught another pre-school bug and I just can’t make a trip out). With the annual Prime Day coming up on July 11th and 12th, I […]