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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 can be within a moment. 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 capture not just how things look, but how they feel.
You & Me & "Just one more picture"
OBSESSING OVER
Maple the Doodle
ASPIRING TO BE
A Disney Season Passholder
COLLECTING
Plants & fridge magnets
WATCHING
New Girl, & Bob's Burgers
LISTENING TO
Jimmy Buffet
more about me...
Extroverted. Enneagram 2. Grace saved.
Hailey Rae Photography is an award winning North Carolina based photographer for wedding and portrait photography on the Crystal Coast. Specializing in documentary style wedding photography with a creative touch and a photojournalistic flair, Hailey joyfully captures every precious moment, from surprise proposals and engagements to elopements and weddings.
Based in the Outer Banks and serving Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, and Emerald Isle, Hailey also offers family beach portraits and couple's photography. Whether you're looking for an experienced wedding photographer on the Crystal Coast, in New Bern, or Greenville, North Carolina, or planning a destination wedding, Hailey brings expertise and passion to every session.
With a background in social work and a heart wired for empathy, I approach each wedding day 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. Whether you're saying "I do" by the sea or beneath ancient oaks, I’m here to preserve what’s real, radiant, and deeply meaningful.
Based on the North Carolina coast and traveling wherever love leads, I offer more than photos—I offer a space where you can be fully yourselves and trust that your story is safe in my hands.
JUST THE FACTS
Get to Know Me
MY HEART DOES A LITTLE
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WHENEVER I SEE A CAMERA
Describe your Editing Style
Creamy whites, bright colors, inspired by filmy romantic looks
The Perfect Day
Sleeping in, cuddles with Maple, driving with the windows down, visiting our local aquarium, & watching a sunset on the beach with my husband
A Glimpse of My Life...
