MY THOUGHTS

Melissa Akamine

I don’t remember the last time she had her picture taken… maybe high school graduation a few years ago? I also don’t remember the last time we took a GOOD picture together. So I used my problem solving skills and decided we should have some fun and take some holiday portraits of my beautiful sister Melissa. We had fun getting her all dressed up and pretty-fied for the day… kinda like prepping a model. So anyways…. I just wanted to share how ridiculously beautiful she is… (side note: any future boyfriends will have to answer to me… just so you know.)

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And finally… one of us. 🙂 (Thanks to Christopher Kernutt)

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ABOUT
kate

Voted "Best Photographer" by California Wedding Day. Known for candid romance, breath-taking emotive moments. Sought after for experience.

For over a decade, Kate Noelle has been the wedding photographer of choice for some of the most beautiful, heartfelt, and fun celebrations in the world. Combine Kate’s candidly romantic style and discerning eye for detail with her calming kindness, and you have one of California’s most sought-after photographic experiences. 

 Kate’s work has been featured on leading wedding photography publications, and blogs including Ceremony Magazine, Huffington Post, and Carats & Cake. In addition to weddings, Kate photographs high profile events such as the Academy Awards, the Emmys, The SAG Awards, the Golden Globes, and Radio Disney Music Awards. Her extensive repertoire brings with it masterful imagery, above and beyond service, and a stress-free experience.

When Kate isn't photographing events, you can find her at the beach with her husband, Chris, and two kids, Kai, and Capri. 


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This life is thrilling and grand and moments of greatness are threaded through loss, grief, and uncertainty. So for tonight, let's dance and celebrate the love we have here. Now. What a gift. The ultimate luxury.

Whether your love is the strong silent kind that shows itself in knowing eyes and tender embraces, or if your love is the loud laughter and infectious kind that can barely contain the joy and excitement you feel... I want to be there. With my camera. Taking snapshots so that time will forever be frozen still.

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