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Come back often. There is always something worth seeing.

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

FAMILIES

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. 

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FAMILIES

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.

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Family photos in yellow wildflowers located in San Juan Capistrano, California. Photos by Kate Noelle.

FAMILIES

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.

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Studio black and white family portraits in Orange County by photographer Kate Noelle

FAMILIES

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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Behind the Camera

Kate Noelle

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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Named 'Best Wedding Photographer in California' by California Wedding Day, and Proudly featured by

“Always fresh, fun, and fashionable, Kate Noelle's work attracts editors and discerning couples alike. Sought after in Southern California and luxury destinations around the world, she is trusted by other top professionals and adored by her clients who can't say enough good things about her work.” 

From Blair deLaubenfels, Editor at Worlds Best Wedding Photos —

“Sought after in Southern California and luxury destinations around the world, she is trusted by other top professionals and adored by her clients who can't say enough good things about her work.” 

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