International Award Winning Editorial Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Southern California. Since 2008.
sought-after experience and masterful imagery, enriched and inspired by YOU.
Celebrating 18 years of sought-after experience and masterful imagery, enriched and inspired by YOU.
celebrating 18 years of
international wedding & Portrait Photographer
BE IN THE MOMENT AND LIVE YOUR ADVENTURE. I'LL BE THERE WITH MY CAMERA READY.
This will be your story, your memories, your legacy. Let us celebrate the little things and find ways to document them so we remember choices we’ve made and mountains we’ve climbed. In doing so, may we create the life we’ve always wanted with those we’ve always dreamed of sharing it with.
THOUGHTFUL. CAPTIVATING. ARTFULLY COMPOSED.
Imagery that honors your story across time. From the first sparks of love, to the quiet joyful moments as your family grows. Each photograph thoughtfully captured to take you right back to how you felt. A lasting legacy of love, connection, and the chapters you'll hold close.
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Celebrating 18 years of sought-after experience and masterful imagery, enriched and inspired by YOU.
Over a decade later, trends and technology have come and gone, but I still have a camera
in my hands and I love it more than ever. I'm often asked what I love most about being a photographer and honestly, it's meeting legends like you. Really though! You're out there finding the loves of your life and discovering what it means to be the best versions of yourselves and I get to document the story of it all. Your lives have so enriched mine and ten years later it's an adventure I never grow tired of.
ABOUT
Coffee is a food group, whiskey neat is my drink of choice, and dessert for breakfast is the best....
ABOUT
-booker in my youth, which explains my obsession with photo albums
Tacos...
I was a shameless scrap-
is great, but my drink of choice is whiskey neat
Rosé
photographic beginnings tie my heart forever to international missions
My
I'm half-Japanese and my comfort food is noodles
breakfast is the best
Dessert for
Gray is my favorite color
Fresh ground coffee in the morning
I married Captain Awesome McHandsome Pants 13 years ago and he's just the best. I hope you get to meet him.
ABOUT
I think marrying Christopher was one of the best experiences of my life. He's the Superman to my Lois Lane and best co-adventurer I could have ever prayed for.
I became a mama in 2020 and it's been a wild wonderful ride so far. Somehow I ended up with babies that loves selfies.
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I believe that life is staggering and that sadly, we're just used to it. The smell of rain, the turning color of leaves, even our own love stories... we somehow stop feeling the magnitude of it all. I wish there was a way to capture these feelings, freeze them in time so I could replay it again and again when I forget.
I suppose that's the thrill of photography--capturing the transient and elusive. Whether your love is the strong silent kind that shows itself in knowing eyes and tender embraces, or if your love is the loud laughter and infectious kind that can barely contain the joy and excitement you feel... I want to be there. With my camera. Taking snapshots so that time will forever be frozen still.
I believe the best moments are sparked outside expectation, when we let ourselves get swept up in the story that's happening right now, all around us. We can't always plan for these moments--they happen fast... sometimes as fast as the click of a shutter. And they almost always happen when we're not looking around at what everyone else is doing.
This life you're living is the stuff of legends. Be here. Live your adventure. I'll be there too... with my camera ready.
Philosophy
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About Kate
I think digital photos are important, so I deliver them every time.
However....
I BELIEVE that our photos deserve a life that breathes and FEELS like FOREVER in your hands. I believe they deserve a home unaffected by ever-changing technology and broken devices.
I believe it's a RESPONSIBILITY of mine to deliver a set of images that will stand the test of time so you can continue telling your story long after "swipe right" is a thing.
I think digital photos are important, so I deliver them every time.
However...
I BELIEVE that our photos deserve a life that breathes and FEELS like FOREVER in your hands.
I believe they deserve a home unaffected by ever-changing technology and broken devices.
I believe it's a RESPONSIBILITY of mine to deliver a set of images that will stand the test of time so you can continue telling your story long after "swipe right" is a thing.
HEIRLOOMS
The Life of Our Photos
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER? 16 years. Wow... time flies.
HOW MANY WEDDINGS HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED? Over 300
DO YOU SHOOT ALONE? I have a top shelf staff of 2nd shooters with me at weddings. They're some of top photographers in the industry and I trust them with my life.
HOW MANY IMAGES CAN WE EXPECT? I deliver an average of 100 images per hour of shooting time. 7 hour wedding coverage? you can expect 700 images minimum.
WHEN CAN WE EXPECT OUR WEDDING PHOTOS? I want you to have them as soon as you possibly can. You can expect your wedding photos 4-6 weeks after the event, but often they show up sooner.
DO YOU TRAVEL? Heck yes, I travel. The closest wedding I've photographed was 5 minutes from my house and the furthest was in the Swiss Alps. Both weddings were breathtaking.
OKAY, WE'RE SMITTEN. HOW DO WE BOOK YOU, KATE? Awesome! Simply click the "book me" button below and fill in your info.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER? 14 years. Wow... time flies.
HOW MANY WEDDINGS HAVE YOU PHOTOGRAPHED? Over 300
DO YOU SHOOT ALONE? I have a top shelf staff of 2nd shooters with me at weddings. They're some of the top photographers in the industry and I trust them with my life.
HOW MANY IMAGES CAN WE EXPECT? I deliver an average of 100 images per hour of shooting time. 7 hour wedding coverage? you can expect 700 images minimum.
WHEN CAN WE EXPECT OUR WEDDING PHOTOS? I want you to have them as soon as you possibly can. You can expect your wedding photos 4-6 weeks after the event, but often they show up sooner.
DO YOU TRAVEL? Heck yes, I travel. The closest wedding I've photographed was 5 minutes from my house and the furthest was in the Swiss Alps. Both weddings were breathtaking.
OKAY, WE'RE SMITTEN. HOW DO WE BOOK YOU, KATE? Awesome! Simply click the "book me" button below and fill in your info.
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Celebrating 18 years of sought-after experience and masterful imagery, enriched and inspired by YOU.
Over a decade later, trends and tech have come and gone, but I still have a camera in my hands and I love it more than ever. I'm often asked what I love most about being a photographer and honestly, it's meeting legends like you.
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Coffee is a food group, whiskey neat is my drink of choice, and dessert for breakfast is the best....
Fresh ground coffee in the morning, gray is my favorite color, dessert for breakfast is the best, I'm half-Japanese and my comfort food is noodles,
my photographic beginnings tie my heart to international missions, Rosé is great but my drink of choice is whiskey neat, I was a shameless scrapbooker in my youth which explains my obsession with photo albums, tacos...
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I married Captain Awesome McHandsome Pants 13 years ago and he's just the best.
I think marrying Christopher was one of the best experiences of my life. He's the Superman to my Lois Lane and best co-adventurer I could have ever prayed for. I hope you get to meet him.
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I became a mama in 2020 and it's been a wild wonderful ride so far. Somehow I ended up with babies that love selfies.
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Philosophy
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I believe that life is staggering and that sadly, we're just used to it. The smell of rain, the turning color of leaves, even our own love stories... we somehow stop feeling the magnitude of it all. I wish there was a way to capture these feelings, freeze them in time so I could replay it again and again when I forget.
I suppose that's the thrill of photography--capturing the transient. Whether your love is the strong silent kind that shows itself in knowing eyes and tender embraces, or if your love is the loud laughter and infectious kind that can barely contain the joy and excitement you feel... I want to be there. With my camera. Taking snapshots so that time will forever be frozen still.
I believe the best moments are sparked outside expectation, when we let ourselves get swept up in the story that's happening right now, all around us. We can't always plan for these moments--they happen fast... sometimes as fast as the click of a shutter. And they almost always happen when we're not looking around at what everyone else is doing.
This life you're living is the stuff of legends. Be here. Live your adventure. I'll be there too... with my camera ready.
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About Kate
"Kate Noelle is the most amazing photographer I have ever seen! I have followed her blog for years and the moment I get engaged, I knew she was going to be my photographer. She has the ability to capture moments that you don't even know are going on. Also, she very quickly gets a feel for what you want captured... and on top of that, she gets amazing photos in a short amount of time. One thing I didn't realize until post-wedding is how important
the personalities of your vendors are. You are going to be working with these people more than you think; and on a day that holds so much emotion, you need someone that you feel comfortable around. I believe Kate is the type of person you can't dislike. She is honest, open, and comforting. I got a little nervous before my wedding (putting the dress on was an emotional moment for me), but Kate was comforting, yet normalizing, and allowed me to feel all the nerves and tears so I could go on with the rest of the day. I was blown away by her calm demeanor--it was literally the best thing in the world. Kate is also very direct with photos, which works wonders when it comes to family photos. She called people by name and got them in their spots. She is outstanding to say the least!”
"She has the ability to capture moments that you don't even know are going on."
- Curtis & Brooke
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"Kate has an eye for the unique shots you are looking for while capturing the moments you will want to keep for a lifetime. Her imagination and skill make her an excellent choice for the most important celebrations
"If you want more than just traditional wedding photos, Kate is for you."
- Morgan & Andie
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of life. Kate even jumped on a boat and sailed into the middle of a lake in strong wind to get an amazing shot she could imagine in our engagement pictures. If you want more than just the traditional wedding photos...Kate is for you."
"From the moment I met Kate, I knew I wanted her to be our wedding photographer. She is professional, kind, fun, positive, and a blessing to be around. Kate traveled to photograph our wedding in the Redwoods and she was amazing to work with. She offered great professional advice on the timing and locations we shot at and was really flexible working with our schedule. She was up at 5am that morning, bright and early, to get our 'getting ready' and 'first look' photos, which were around 7:30am due to our morning wedding ceremony!! The entire day, she captured incredible images that take my breath away even still. Her eye for details and capturing moments is AMAZING. You know you are in the best hands with Kate. From the beginning emails, to receiving our images, it was a joy to work with her during the whole process!"
"You know you are in the best hands with Kate... it was a joy to work with her during the whole process!"
- David & Asher
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"Kate is truly a gem. She photographed my engagement shoot and my wedding and the photos were everything I've ever dreamed of. She made us feel comfortable and really captured our day so beautifully. Kate made me feel like the bride I've always wanted to be. She took her time during our engagement shoot to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She made sure to get every detail and tons of special moments during our
wedding. The photos make me weepy and it's clear she cared so deeply about capturing my memories. Plus, she's just generally awesome to be around.
I plan on using her in the future for family photos! Cannot recommend her enough.
"Kate made me feel like the bride I've always wanted to be."
- Anthony & Becky
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Dear Kate, I could not have asked for a better photographer. You are a true talent and you will go far. You have this ability to walk into a place that you have never been to before and immediately see the best shots and directly communicate with your clients on how to pose and make a perfect picture. It is pretty impressive! We loved your creative eye, your quick ability to see a good shot, and your simple instructions you gave to John and I to get into poses. I have no idea how you do it. You are remarkable. We loved how you were everywhere getting all different angles during the ceremony. Honestly, I think all of my hopes were realized."
"Honestly, I think all my hopes were realized."
- John & Christina
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husband prior to the wedding, and she made sure we were comfortable in front of the camera the day of. She was very thorough in asking about what time of shots we wanted, and in helping us come up with a family shot list, she made sure we didn't miss a thing the day of. She was local to my destination wedding, so when I started having issues with my venue,
she even offered to drive out to their offices for me! Definitely goes above and beyond in making sure that everything goes smoothly. We were very comfortable in front of her camera -- she has a soothing voice and is very encouraging and does a great job describing how we should stand or act or where to look. Absolutely would recommend her!"
"Kate is amazing to work with! From pre-event planning to the day of, she was available, approachable, friendly, professional, and she goes out of her way to help. I needed something that was not in her usual packages of service, and we were able to work out something that was a great value and gave me flexibility to add time if needed. She took time to get to know me and my
"Available, approachable, friendly, professional."
"She took the time to get to know me and my husband prior to the wedding."
- Josh & Geraldine
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Kate Noelle was hands down our favorite wedding vendor! Kate took our engagement and wedding pictures. After our engagement shoot, my husband and I were confident that we were in good hands. She has a very chill, calming personality which feels SO welcome when you're nervous (which I was during the engagement shoot and of course the big day). Kate is also super organized and created a schedule for all the different pictures on our wedding day. We received many compliments about our pictures and how they captured our wedding day perfectly! We love our pictures (and it's a huge plus that her prices are very reasonable)
"... My husband and I were confident that we were in good hands."
- Hanh & Arena
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From the booking process, to engagement photos, to the day of the wedding, she was so easy to work with and so professional. We did our engagement photos on Balboa Island and Kate went above and beyond to make sure we got all the photos we wanted and even spent extra time with us to make sure we got the perfect sunset shots. Leading up to engage-
"It was the easiest wedding photo experience I've ever been a part of."
- Jim & Devon
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-ment photos, I was nervous, but Kate made it so fun and truly brought out the true essence of us as a couple. When our wedding rolled around... I was completely at ease since our engagement photos were STUNNING! When it was time for the bridal party photos, my husband even commented, " it was the easiest wedding photo experience I've ever been a part of!" We even got our wedding photo sneak peeks the very next day and they were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!
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