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I delight in creating art that speaks to the heart and lingers long after the moment has passed. From the quiet shores of the Carolinas to faraway cities steeped in history, my work celebrates the beauty of human connection and the landscapes that frame our stories. Photography is more than the image; it’s a preservation of feeling — a visual heirloom honoring love, life, and legacies.
I call Beaufort home — a small coastal town rich with maritime charm and light that dances off the water. While I adore photographing local weddings along the Carolina coast, I’m equally inspired by destination celebrations that weave love and landscape into every frame.
With a fervor for love, life, & the legacies they leave behind
beaufort | Nc
+ destinations around the globe
Visionary, Artist, and Wedding Photographer
Hailey Rae
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I approach each session with care, clarity, and calm. I know how to guide gently, when to step back, and how to find magic in even the most fleeting moments. Your session is a space where you can be fully yourselves and trust that your story is safe in my hands.
To preserve what’s real, radiant, and deeply meaningful.
my vision
& timeless imagery
creating refined
Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream
Aspiring Disney Passholder
Thrift Shop Enthusiast
North Carolina Aquarium Member
Plants & Fridge Magnets
my loves
Based on the North Carolina coast and traveling wherever love leads me
My four-legged bestie!
As a former bride I understand the heart and desire to have your day flow perfectly and documented seamlessly
home on the coast
mother to maple
wife to my georgia boy
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Life has a way of reminding us of its fleeting beauty—a lesson I learned profoundly during my years as a 911 dispatcher. In those urgent moments, I was reminded how precious & fragile life is. Photography has always been dear to my heart as it's the preservation of moments. My business is fueled by a passion rooted in preserving time to document not just how moments look, but how they feel.
The heart behind Hailey Rae Photography
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- joel and virginia
Hailey captured our wedding portraits inside the National Gallery of Art perfectly. Our wedding day was magical, and she captured every detail and moment impeccably.
"She understands how to make art with a camera"
- Emily & david
Taking photos with her felt like we were just hanging out with a dear friend, despite only meeting her moments before. Hailey has flawlessly captured a fleeting moment in our lives that we can forever look back on and hold dearly in our hearts.
"Hailey is a ray of sunshine, beaming with joy, talent, warmth, and creativity."
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- Emily and david, 2024 Couple
"Hailey is a ray of sunshine, beaming with joy, talent, warmth, and creativity.
