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Kate Noelle Photography

Kate Noelle Photography

Irvine, CA
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    Kelly G. Sent on 01/24/2024
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    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!
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    Emalee H. Sent on 09/20/2023
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    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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    Martina Sent on 12/14/2023
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    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!
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    Kevin M. Sent on 10/15/2022
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    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.
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    Emily T. Sent on 09/24/2022
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    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.
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    Louisa R. Sent on 08/18/2022
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    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
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    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.
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    Save J. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    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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    Andrea H. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Not only is Kate incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with, but she's also a lovely human.

    Not only is Kate incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with, but she's also a lovely human. I was afraid being photographed would feel awkward, but Kate's warm personality and sense of humor made it a lot of fun. We really appreciated how well she gently coached us, while still encouraging us to be ourselves - you can tell from our photos that we were completely comfortable. We're so thankful to Kate for capturing this special moment in our lives so beautifully - we'll treasure our photos forever.
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    Sophia Sent on 11/16/2016
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    Kate always makes you feel confident and happy, whether you are in front of or behind the camera. I thoroughly enjoyed my session with her and I know my family will definitely use her again.
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    Brooke S. Sent on 12/28/2020
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    Exceptional work! Amazing experience! Genuine person!

    I feel so lucky to have had Kate take our engagement and wedding photos. Kates photos speak for themselves! They are eloquent, beautiful, effortless and classic. But on top of it all the best thing is Kate recognizes the personalities and needs of those around her. By doing this she literally got amazing photos of not only me and my husband but our guests and families! She truly captures the essence of the moment and e beauty of people.
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    Devon D. Sent on 04/25/2019
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    Kate is the best!

    Choosing Kate to be our wedding photographer was probably the best decision we made! I met her when she photographed my friends wedding and I knew immediately that I we had to book her. From the booking process, to engagement photos, to the day of the wedding, she was so easy to work with and so professional. We did our engagement photos on Balboa Island and Kate went above and beyond to make sure we got all the photos we wanted and even spent extra time with us to make sure we got the perfect sunset shots. Leading up to engagement photos, I was nervous, but Kate made it so fun and truly brought out the true essence of us as a couple. We received our sneak peek photos within days and the remaining photos not long after. WAY sooner than I ever expected!

    When our wedding rolled around a few months later, I was completely at ease since our engagement photos were STUNNING! We went over a detailed list of all the photos I wanted for the day of so I had nothing to worry about. When it was time for the bridal party photos, my husband even commented that it was the easiest wedding photo experience he had ever been a part of! We even got our wedding photo sneak peaks the very next day and they were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!

    So, to sum it up, Kate is incredible and if you have the chance to work with her DO IT!!!! She is the best!

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    Jessy O. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Perfectly beautiful

    Kate was perfect. She knew how to capture who we are as individuals and as a couple. She also captured our family and friends really well. We still are using her photos for gifts and decor around our house. She really helped to keep the beauty of with us through her photos.
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    Kevin M. Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Shy Subject Very Pleased

    I'm gonna be honest, I don't like getting my picture taken. Like, at all. Generally I've avoided it as best I can throughout my life, something I didn't want to do for my wedding. We found Kate through a friend of ours and she shot our engagement photos and our wedding. She made the experience super comfortable and totally helped ease my photo anxiety. Even better, the pictures she took are absolutely incredible. Our wedding album is a treasure that we look at constantly. Kate captured our big day so magnificently and I would recommend her to anyone!
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    Eva Sent on 03/12/2018
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    My wedding day was the most magical, special, and perfect day. Kate is such an amazing photographer and captures every detail of your day. She is experienced at finding the perfect moments that couples will look back on and say “wow I am so happy we have a photo to remember that moment”. She makes you feel very comfortable and has many suggestions and ideas. She is the kindest person and really takes the time to make you feel so special and important! Thanks Kate, for all of the beautiful photos!!!
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    Kim Sent on 02/27/2018
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    Kate was absolutely wonderful! She kept everyones nerves as ease on the big day. She knows exactly what shots to get without even asking you if you need/want them. She took gorgeous photos and captured the sunsetting light just perfectly! It feels like she's not even there! Now the hard part, picking a few of my favorites from the hundreds of photos she took! Please brides, book Kate! You won't regret it!
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    Dan Sent on 04/20/2017
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    Kate was awesome! I loved how funny and engaging she was during our session. She made me feel very relaxed in front of the camera, but the best part came when I saw the photos for the first time. I was blown away. She's amazing. Hire her.
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    Jennifer Sent on 11/15/2016
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    Kate is very professional and fun! She had the best ideas for poses, actually I especially loved that she is so good at capturing moments that don't look staged. Our photos turned out so much better than anticipated.
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    Rebecca Sent on 11/15/2016
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    Kate made me feel like the bride I've always wanted to be. She took her time during our engagement shoot to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera and made sure to get every detail and tons of special moments during our wedding. The photos make me weepy and it's clear she cared so deeply about capturing my memories. Plus, she's just generally awesome to be around. I couldn't recommend her more if I tried. She is absolutely, THE BEST.
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    Jackie Sent on 12/07/2023
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    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!!
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    If your looking for a photographer for your wedding? look no further. Kate Noelle is was everything we wanted!! Someone to catch those magical moments and those moments that you would have missed if it wasn't for Kate. Very professional yet very personable. Alway's available and very flexible! If we had to choose again... we would choose Kate!!!
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    Kate Noelle was hands down our favorite wedding vendor! Kate took our engagement and wedding pictures. After our engagement shoot, my husband and I were confident that we were in good hands. She has a very chill, calming personality which feels SO welcome when you're nervous (which I was during the engagement shoot and of course the big day). Kate is also super organized and created a schedule for all the different pictures on our wedding day. We received many compliments about our pictures and how they captured our wedding day perfectly! We love our pictures (and it's a huge plus that her prices are very reasonable)!!
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    Look no further!

    Kate is an incredible photographer and we were very lucky to have her do both our engagement and wedding photos. She is knowledgeable, professional, talented, creative. We felt so comfortable and confident in our choice from the beginning stages of planning to the day of drama to the stunning photos she delivered. She has an eye for details, and a sense of what is needed to get the photos you want. Would 100% recommend!
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    Kory K. Sent on 11/11/2021
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    Kate is an excellent photographer but also a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!!

    Kate has an excellent eye for getting all the right shots of your special day. We have returned to Kate for pictures in multiple major life events, our favorite by far of course, was our wedding. Kate was excellent at capturing so many great moments and particularly great at leading/directing the crowd when it came time for family pictures. She's an excellent photographer but also a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
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    Incredible

    Kate is the best ever! She was amazing to work with and has an incredible sense for capturing the mood and feel of your special day. 12 years of marriage and still glad we went with Kate!
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