The JOURNAL

LIFESTYLE

I’m excited to announce that I’m doing Holiday Portraits again! I enjoyed spending time with everyone last year and I’ve had so many requests, that I’ve decided to do it again, with even more to offer this year! When you get a second, check out the website I made specifically for the holidays (can you […]

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WEDDING

They met at Forest Home. He was charming and she gave him her number. From then on, it was Kraig and Eryn… they fell deeply in love… and on Sept. 6th, 2010, they declared their love with all their family and friends as witnesses. The thing I love about Eryn and Kraig is their firey […]

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ENGAGEMENT

Someone once told me that the only thing one needs to have a happy marriage, is someone to make you laugh. It makes sense… after the honeymoon is over and real life sets in….. laughter seems to play a huge part in a couple’s ability to enjoy life. Well Brad and Czarina gave me a […]

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WEDDING

After a weekend of laboring, I finally have the chance to sit down and look through all the images from the past few days. I couldn’t help but feel completely blessed to have been a part of Kraig and Eryn’s day yesterday. There are so many wonderful shots, but these ones made me smile extra […]

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LIFESTYLE

Meet Becca Schott. “Becca, internet… Internet, Becca… (Shaking Hands)” I originally met Becca a little over a year ago at California Pizza Kitchen, through an incredible lady named Barri Brown. Barri organized this introduction and lunch date specifically because she loved both Becca and I and wanted us to be photography friends. It wasn’t until […]

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ENGAGEMENT

Tonight I laughed. Hard. It felt amazing to be able to let loose. Brad and Czarina…. Thank You. You made my week with this Engagement Shoot! More to come…

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MY THOUGHTS

This week has been tumultuous, to say it kindly. Life has surges of big swells, and low tides. Just as Southern California Beaches have experienced its first big swell of the summer, so has life and business for me. You can do one of two things when the surf looks bigger than we can handle… […]

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WEDDING

It finally felt like the weather had finally gotten the “flip the summer weather switch” memo and, even at the beach, it was HOT. I met up with Justin in Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, and immediately I noticed that his face was stuck in a smile almost as bright as it was outside. He gave […]

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MY THOUGHTS

My cousin called me this morning around 11am and asked if I could spare an hour this evening. I asked what for… and he said he was proposing to his girlfriend, Kate. I almost forgot to swallow for about a minute as he told me his initial plan for the evening and when he asked […]

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WEDDING

I spent the evening with Justin and Bryna, documenting their wedding day in Laguna Beach. There are a TON of amazing shots… so I wanted to share a few before I hit the sack for the night…. more to come. 😉

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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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