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About

Orange County, California is home to Kate Noelle Photography, a photography business that takes delight in documenting weddings and other special events. It is owned and operated by Kate Noelle, a talented photographer who relishes the opportunity to capture life's most intimate and beautiful moments. Your distinctive bond will be her key inspiration as she expertly photographs your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Kate Noelle was named 2023 Best Photographer in Orange County by California Wedding Day.

Services Offered

Above all, Kate Noelle Photography is dedicated to providing you with touching keepsakes that exhibit your romantic connection. As a versatile and experienced photographer, Kate specializes in a variety of styles, such as traditional, contemporary, and photojournalism. Available photography items consist of albums, canvases, and digital files. Specific services include:

  • A one-event-per-day policy
  • Additional hours
  • The option of a second photographer
  • Engagement, boudoir, and trash-the-dress photoshoots
  • Asian-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Kate Noelle Photography

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Photographer

We had the most exceptional experience with Kate as our wedding photographer! Our package included engagement photos and our wedding day, which was wonderful because it allowed both my husband and me to get to know her better and feel more comfortable with spending our wedding day with her capturing all the special moments.

Kate was our first vendor we booked after we secured our venue. We knew it would be an added cost to fly her into Fort Worth for our wedding, but after looking at countless other photographers, it was clear that her value and skill could not be matched.
Kate’s style is classic, timeless, but also artistic and interesting. Kate captured not only great photos of us as a couple but highlighted the architecture of our venues and built beautiful compositions that make our photos also a piece of art in addition to capturing memories. The filter Kate puts on her photos is light and airy, accentuating the colors and joy of our special day, and avoiding a grainy or heavy filter that might be trendy for a year, but will not age well. I could tell she painstakingly edited our photos as several of our favorite shots had a parking lot and street behind us, which you can’t even tell in the final photo!

We truly have a go-to photo from each aspect of our ceremony and reception and all the sweet moments in between. It’s a great problem to have when you have too many favorites! As I look at my gallery of photos in comparison to some of my other friends, I’m struck by 1) how many more photos I have and 2) what excellent quality they are.
Kate’s entire team were professionals, navigating the communication with our day-of coordinator and other vendors smoothly. Kate also advocated for us getting the shots we wanted during our ceremony with our church who had pretty strict rules for photos within our sanctuary—allowing me to not stress or deal with any of the drama myself on our special day!

You will not regret securing Kate as your photographer for life’s most special moments and even though we are out of state, I hope to continue to find ways for her to photograph our family years to come!
Martina
Martina Sent on 12/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A+ for Kate and Team!

Working with Kate and her team was a wonderful experience! There is no better feeling when we can trust other vendors that all is handled and up to clients' expectations, and Kate went above and beyond to have everything done magically. We look forward to working with you again!
J
Jackie Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kate is an amazing person and photographer!

Kate took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand our wedding vision! We love her personality and work ethic. She was able to make my husband smile in pictures!!! She's a miracle worker!!
Emalee
Emalee Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Kate understood the assignment!

Kate captured our wedding in the most beautiful way! We seriously have too many beautiful shots to choose from. She definitely understood the assignment. I told her I wanted 1 group portrait of us and the bridal party that had us all looking like "Gossip Girl meets Schitts Creek" and she absolutely NAILED IT. My husband wanted to feel like James Bond in the photos and she delivered on that too. Highly recommend Kate and would definitely hire her again for future photography needs!
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Kevin Sent on 10/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding photographer!

Kate was the most amazing wedding photographer! We cannot recommend highly enough. Kate and her team were very organized and efficient, which was crucial to us getting the shots we needed while still keeping our wedding night on schedule and being able to fully enjoy our night. Not to mention the photos came out better than we could have ever imagined! Kate & team’s creativity and direction delivered us timeless photos which will surely be on display in our home for decades to come.
Save
Save Sent on 09/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beach wedding photographed beautifully

If you are looking for someone who will make you feel immediately comfortable and get really good photos of you without any awkwardness and have everything completed in a timely manner, with true professionalism? Kate is the best choice! I mean it…

So….I always thought getting pictures professionally taken was pretty stressful ( yup, that’s me with the fake smile and the awkward hand thing in most casual photos- throw in some posed photos and my thoughts range from: where should I look, what do I do with my arm, is there too much teeth, how do you smize? Wait, what is smizing…) And throw that together with planning a beach wedding in January with questionable weather (please don’t rain, please don’t rain!) And then combine that with trying to get the right look and feel - nice but beachy but special while encompassing “us”? And getting everything right - sunset, low tide, friends, family, dog and getting married! It’s a lot! But she did it.

You’re probably talking to a few different folks and trying to figure out how to describe what you want but not really knowing how to express yourself? She gets it. I mean it.

She’s been doing this a while and if you look at her photos - you get it. She knows what you want your pictures to say. She makes things really easy. She knows what’s beautiful. She knows what you need to remember - and she walks you through the whole thing. Even before she takes the photos.

We talked on the phone. And that was it! She knew what I wanted.

There was so many things to plan! And even though I wanted simple and casual I really wanted special… and I was lucky I found Kate. She had taken some photos of my friend - some were playfully sophisticated (if you need any business or LinkedIn photos, she would be awesome!) and she had taken some family photos and that segued into wedding photos. And they were awesome.

They were casually inviting. Honest. Open. Great light. You could tell that everyone in the photos felt comfortable. And I can attest to that. If you’re even on the fence - do it. Talk to her. She’ll make you feel comfortable. She’ll tell you how it can look. And she’ll make it happen.
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Emily Sent on 09/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You're not just getting beautiful photos, you're getting a great experience

I hired Kate after being a guest in several weddings she photographed and saw the beautiful photos she produced and experience she provided firsthand. The venue we chose was a location she had never been to before, but she really listened to our desires as a couple so we would have photos that felt authentic to us. I know she dedicated so much time in preparation for our wedding so she could capture our perfect day.

I feel like every photographer's goal is to take beautiful photos, but Kate goes above and beyond. She stood out in the freezing (and very unexpected) rain and snow and hiked through mud to get the perfect shot while we stayed dry under the eaves. She adapted to the changing weather, wedding timeline, and family dynamics.

Kate's #1 priority is her wedding couple. She has an innate ability to read people and will do whatever it takes so you have your perfect day. Have an overbearing family member that is stressing you out on your wedding day? Kate has no problem being the person to help you have some space. She is the person that reminds you to drink water and will steal you away so you have 5 minutes to eat some appetizers. She captured the candid moments and gave us private time to soak it all in without being intrusive. She made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera and her pictures reflect that.

When I hired Kate, I knew I could trust her to produce beautiful photos we will cherish for our lifetime. What I didn't know is that I would walk away from our day with so much joy and gratitude that she was there because she made our day better.
L
Louisa Sent on 08/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kate is picture perfect!

I have attended and been in the bridal party at MANY weddings and Kate is far and away the BEST wedding photographer! She has such a keen attention to detail and stops at practically nothing to ensure you get the dreamiest pictures. She truly has a way of not only capturing everyone at their best moments but honing in on special photo worthy moments, the big and the small. I’ve been in the bridal party at weddings at the coast, in the mountains, and regardless of where we are she goes above and beyond to scope out the best shooting locations. She also is so quick on the fly, adapting to whatever conditions may arise. It started SNOWING at my best friend’s outdoor wedding in JUNE and without breaking a sweat she switched up shots and locations and moved the process along so quickly to get family and the bridal party done so that they could be out of the cold. If I could sing Kate’s praises more, I would! I’m just so delighted to have so many special moments captured by her lens.
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Ian D. Sent on 04/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kate was instrumental in making our special day one for the record books!

Kate was such a joy to work with! Our wedding was supposed to happen in 2020 but got postponed because of Covid. Kate was so kind and understanding when the postponement happened. She worked with us and made sure to be available for our new wedding date. Kate had great communication and response time leading up to the wedding and day-of could not have been a better person to have as our photographer. She so obviously knew what she was doing, she helped tell us how to pose and look natural, and she helped corral our families for photos too and tell them where to stand (which is no small feat). We can’t recommend her highly enough.
L
Laurie Sent on 11/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

Kate Noelle is an amazing photographer. She is friendly, kind and attentive. She photographed my engagement pictures and wedding. On the day of the wedding she took so many detail photos and captured moments I wasn’t even aware of happening during the day. It was so beautiful looking through each picture and seeing each detail of one of the most special days of my life. I am so thankful we had Kate as our photographer to forever commemorate our wedding day. The photographs perfectly capture the beauty and love that the day held.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Kimberly Conners Events Kimberly Conners Events Wedding Planners

Kate Noelle is a super talented photographer! I have had the pleasure of working with her a few times and she is a blast to work with. She is so sweet and has a way of making my clients feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the day. She is also really good about getting photos done on time and communicating with me - which is very important to a coordinator. I love working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer to capture beautiful images of their big day.

Rebelle Fleurs Event Design Rebelle Fleurs Event Design Wedding Florists

Kate is super talented and friendly . I love working together with her on events. She has caputured some of my favorite photos to date. You cannot go wrong booking her for your special day !

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Kate Noelle Photography frequently asked questions

Kate Noelle Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Kate Noelle Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Kate Noelle Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Kate Noelle Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Kate Noelle Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Kate Noelle Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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