The JOURNAL

Stunning sunset wedding portrait of a bride and groom walking towards the water at sunset on Laguna Beach. Photo by Kate Noelle Photography

An Intimate Laguna Beach Wedding | Dave and Jina

I’m pretty sure there are few things more romantic than having your wedding ceremony on the sand, and documenting Dave and Jina’s Laguna Beach wedding totally proved that. The rarity of having their closest friends in one place to celebrate their love by the sea was not lost on the couple. Due to COVID and […]

WEDDING

Brendan and Lydia’s Lido House Wedding

The Lido House is a historic ocean side mansion, sitting atop the old city hall site in Newport Beach. Simultaneously giving off beach town charm and classic luxury, it sets the scene for a perfect storybook wedding. The staff provided an amazing lawn cocktail hour, complete with hand-delivered hors d’oeuvres and hand crafted cocktails. The […]

WEDDING

Mike and Kristin’s Brookside Equestrian Center Wedding is Published!

2014 is starting off with a bang! Kristin Scharkey and Mike Jensen’s wedding has been published in January’s edition of Denim + Grace Magazine! There are 10 whole pages featuring their lovely equestrian center wedding and I could not be more stoked about it! If you’d like to order a copy of the printed magazine, you can […]

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.

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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