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Jared and Hilary | Los Angeles

Those who teach 6th grade together, stay together. While this might not be the original saying, this adaptation is probably one of the truest forms of the saying BECAUSE somewhere in the jungles of pre-teen education and subconscious teacher die-cut competitions, Jared and Hilary found each other. How amazing is that?! These two are a […]

ENGAGEMENT

Michael and Ashly’s Springtime Engagement

“He saw her before he saw anything else in the room”, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in his short story entitled One Interne. And so begins some of the most romantic love stories even today. Michael first noticed Ashly when he started going to a new Crossfit gym…. she was this stunningly beautiful woman with a ferocity that […]

ENGAGEMENT

Wes and Sara | A Crystal Cove Engagement Shoot

Their romance started off in college. Sara, a collegiate swimmer with roots to the Orange County Competitive swim scene took a seat in her 8am business class dressed in team sweats and her hair in a sloppy bun, having just finished morning practice. Wes was already seated, but noticed this laid back beauty as she […]

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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