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Where to Eat in Beaufort, NC: A Local’s Favorite Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Waterfront Dining Guide
Simple, timeless black & white wedding portraits from The Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, NC. A relaxed coastal day with candlelit vows, shoreline portraits, and genuine moments.
Step into the charm of Beaufort, NC — a town by the sea that feels like living in a Norman Rockwell painting. Join Beaufort photographer Hailey Rae as she captures the nostalgic beauty of small-town holiday traditions and porch-light gatherings.
Discover 5 of the most dreamy wedding venues of 2026 — from historic mansions to luxury coastal estates — and get inspired with venue styles, light, architecture, and what each space brings to your ‘I do’. Coastal wedding photographer Hailey Rae guides you through the list.
Planning outfits or fashion looks for your photoshoot? Use our free wardrobe and color tools to find the perfect color palette and outfit inspiration.
A stress-free wedding day starts with a clear plan. Created by a former bride and photographer, Hailey Rae’s Wedding Day Timeline Builder helps you visualize your day — from getting ready to your grand exit — with light-based timing, buffer recommendations, and built-in FAQs for effortless planning.
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Looking for the best restaurants in Beaufort, NC? Discover local favorites for brunch, coffee, lunch, dinner, waterfront dining, rooftop drinks, pizza, and ice cream in this Crystal Coast food guide.
Where to Eat in Beaufort, NC: A Local’s Favorite Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Waterfront Dining Guide
June 24, 2026
Simple, timeless black & white wedding portraits from The Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, NC. A relaxed coastal day with candlelit vows, shoreline portraits, and genuine moments.
November 3, 2025
Step into the charm of Beaufort, NC — a town by the sea that feels like living in a Norman Rockwell painting. Join Beaufort photographer Hailey Rae as she captures the nostalgic beauty of small-town holiday traditions and porch-light gatherings.
November 1, 2025
Discover 5 of the most dreamy wedding venues of 2026 — from historic mansions to luxury coastal estates — and get inspired with venue styles, light, architecture, and what each space brings to your ‘I do’. Coastal wedding photographer Hailey Rae guides you through the list.
October 31, 2025
Planning outfits or fashion looks for your photoshoot? Use our free wardrobe and color tools to find the perfect color palette and outfit inspiration.
October 30, 2025
A stress-free wedding day starts with a clear plan. Created by a former bride and photographer, Hailey Rae’s Wedding Day Timeline Builder helps you visualize your day — from getting ready to your grand exit — with light-based timing, buffer recommendations, and built-in FAQs for effortless planning.
October 27, 2025
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Hailey Rae has been documenting significant moments with intention and artistry for over a decade. She serves clients on the East Coast and around the globe.
With a camera in hand, and an affinity for documenting life, Hailey works with kind-hearted clients around the globe.
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