The JOURNAL

The Triple Maternity Shoot of the Clinard Watson Family

Sometimes life happens in a way that’s amazingly unplanable (Yup, I made up a word). But sometimes amazingly unplanable happenings are God’s blessings for our futures. For the Clinard and Watson families, life’s amazingly unplanned blessing is that every single one of them is pregnant….. at the same time! Whoa. Let’s get a head count […]

LIFESTYLE

Red 5 Social

I’d like to introduce you to a long time friend of mine…. Trevor Clinard. I’d also like to introduce you to the social media help you’ve always wished you’d had…. Red 5 Social. Trevor is the social media guru behind this up and coming social media consulting and management company located here in Orange County. […]

MY THOUGHTS

The End of “Movember”

Last year, November marked the time of year when Christopher decided to sport a mustache. (You can view last year’s mustache here.) I thought maybe it had gotten out of his system, but one morning early in the month, I walked into the kitchen to find a mustached man eating Christopher’s breakfast. “Wonderful,” I thought. […]

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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