The JOURNAL

san diego maternity portraits, beach portraits, sunset portraits, coronado portraits

FAMILIES

A few weeks ago, I was down south for a San Diego Maternity Portrait shoot with my good friends Braden and Emily. It’s been such a cool journey to observe…. knowing them both from before they began to date, through their marriage so far, and now as they transition into parents. This will be their […]

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Creative Portraiture, Orange County, Belinda Cheng Lui, Bookt Events

LIFESTYLE

We bonded over our love of coffee, good photographs, and spontaneous travels in about the first 3 minutes of meeting one another. Call it chemistry, or just fate, but Belinda is WONDERFUL. She is a covetable wedding and event coordinator with years of experience with the top dogs at Disney, yet she’s also a down […]

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FAMILIES

Fall is a time marked by change. Kids start a new grade in school, the weather slowly transitions from the heat of summer to the cold of winter, and the “in-between” is decorated with the reds, oranges, and yellows of leaves changing. It’s beautiful…. it’s refreshing…. it means family portrait season has begun. The Jessie […]

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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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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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