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Come back often. There is always something worth seeing.

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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Beautiful Family Outdoor Portraits at the Flight in Tustin, California. Photos by Kate Noelle.

MY THOUGHTS

help prevent the total loss of precious photos and videos and create a simple system, and secure online storage to safeguard your photos off site, and provide an accident proof alternative to recover what you’ve lost. Here are a few of my favorite online storage options

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A bride and groom embrace each other and face away, as the bride smiles back at the camera during their Fort Worth, Texas wedding at the historic Texas & Pacific Railway Terminal. Photo by Kate Noelle Photography.

WEDDING

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 […]

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Kate stands wearing a black suit and smiles to camera as she holds her black camera by her side

MY THOUGHTS

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 […]

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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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