https://www.raelaurenphotography.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/041230aa-ac4c-4c70-80b3-784e2e81748e/rae Home - Hey there, I’m Rae I’m a documentary photographer based in New Haven, Connecticut specializing in weddings, couples and lifestyle photography. My approach is simple: I want your photos to feel like you. That means less stiff posing and more genuine moments—the laughs, the glances and the quiet in-between details that are authentically you. I focus on creating images that are timeless, ones you’ll look back on years from now and still feel the emotion in. If being in front of the camera feels intimidating, don’t worry. I’ll guide you through the process and be your biggest hype girl along the way. https://www.raelaurenphotography.com/about daily 0.75 2025-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/b9aab49e-fb6c-48c8-a242-6e6427f7d923/DSC01428-Edit+2.jpeg About - Let’s get personal: Having grown up in the small town of State College, Pennsylvania, the Northeast has always had my heart. After graduating from Penn State in 2019, my husband and I took a leap and moved across the country to Texas, where I started my business. After 4 years of calling North Texas home, we decided to move back closer to family and found ourselves in Milford, Connecticut. This was also when I found myself shifting more towards documentary photography, taking on mainly weddings and focusing on authentic love stories that feel less posed and more you. When I’m not holding the camera, you can find me roaming through book stores, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and exploring with my rescue dog, Lucy. I love plants but somehow even kill my succulents. I’ll argue with you over which Harry Potter movie is the best (the 3rd) and decorate for Halloween more than Christmas. I’ve always been a storyteller, with hopes to write a book one day. I’m a caffeine-fueled, mountain-loving cancer zodiac sign, who puts thought into everything I do, and fiercely loves those closest to me. I’m inspired by other’s stories and genuine human connections, which is why I hope you’ll trust me in documenting yours. https://www.raelaurenphotography.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-08 https://www.raelaurenphotography.com/pagega daily 0.75 2024-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/fd5d1a38-7aa4-47da-9e97-fafdb3963b20/DSC08619.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/201eade3-bc80-4687-852c-f36f88d8173b/DSC06130.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/1cf504ea-3013-4b2c-83c3-1551be12ffe3/DSC09795.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/083c5744-676c-4da2-b496-00f962211bd4/kierstead-11.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c7c0621d960a071a739213/78dede45-6ec3-4855-af3c-208302e855e6/DSC04046.jpg Gallery 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