Amanda Rai

Amanda is a Light and Airy NH Wedding Photographer serving couples and their families by creating authentic and classic images that they will cherish for a lifetime. She loves to create a no stress fun experience that will leave her clients feeling confident.

Studio Newborn Family Session in Dover, NH

Studio Newborn Family Session in Dover, NH

There’s something so special about getting to photograph a family more than once. And when that family started out as one of my A Rai couples, it makes getting to see their story unfold feel even sweeter. I first got to be part of Sarah + Russell’s story on their wedding day. And now, here […]

Hyla Brook Estate Wedding | Derry, NH | Brie + Jay

Hyla Brook Estate Wedding | Derry, NH | Brie + Jay

There’s something so special about an October wedding, and Brie and Jay’s day couldn’t have been more perfect. With the crisp fall weather, colorful leaves falling around them, and a beautiful space filled with thoughtful details, the setting felt straight out of a storybook. But what made this day truly unforgettable was the love surrounding […]

7 Ways to Prepare for a Rainy Wedding Day

7 Ways to Prepare for a Rainy Wedding Day

You have been dreaming about your wedding day for as long as you can remember…and my guess is…it didn’t involve rain. Seeing rain in the forecast the week before your wedding day can be so discouraging, I know…I’ve been there. Weather is so unpredictable and any wedding day, no matter the season, has the chance […]

Wentworth by the Sea Country Club Wedding | NH Wedding Photographer | Paige + James

Wentworth by the Sea Country Club Wedding | NH Wedding Photographer | Paige + James

Some wedding days are simply made for late summer. Warm sunshine, sparkling water, boats in the marina, and a beautiful coastal setting made Paige and James‘ wedding at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club one to remember. The day began at Wentworth by the Sea, where Paige and James got ready separately. Paige spent the […]

Late Summer Great Island Commons Engagement Session | Allison + James

Late Summer Great Island Commons Engagement Session | Allison + James

Some couples have a story that feels like it was quietly unfolding long before they realized it. Allison and James met in high school, but it wasn’t until later that their friendship turned into something more. And now, years later, they’re planning a life together and I had the absolute joy of photographing this season […]

Summer Odiorne State Park Engagement Session | Rye, NH | Courtney + Alex

Summer Odiorne State Park Engagement Session | Rye, NH | Courtney + Alex

Some engagement sessions remind me that the best moments happen when you take a crazy chance, and Courtney and Alex’s session at Odiorne Point State Park was the perfect example. Just two hours before we were scheduled to meet, summer thunderstorms rolled through the New Hampshire Seacoast. The radar looked unpredictable, and after weeks of […]

Beautiful Summer Bedford Village Inn Wedding | Bedford, NH | Lia + Tommy

Beautiful Summer Bedford Village Inn Wedding | Bedford, NH | Lia + Tommy

If you’re dreaming of a Bedford Village Inn wedding, this beautiful July celebration is the perfect inspiration. Set against the charm of one of New Hampshire’s most elegant wedding venues, this day was filled with heartfelt moments, sunshine, and so much love. As a NH wedding photographer, these are the kinds of weddings I absolutely […]

Manchester Country Club Wedding | Bedford, NH | Stephanie + Cameron

Manchester Country Club Wedding | Bedford, NH | Stephanie + Cameron

Some wedding days simply feel effortless, and Stephanie and Cameron’s Manchester Country Club wedding on June 20th was one of those days. With bright sunshine, a gentle breeze, and the people they love most gathered around them, it was the perfect New Hampshire summer wedding day. From the moment we arrived at the Manchester Country […]

Spring Engagement Session at Great Island Commons | Newcastle, NH | Paige and James

Spring Engagement Session at Great Island Commons | Newcastle, NH | Paige and James

There is something especially fitting about photographing two people whose love story has taken them across the country (and across the world) against the backdrop of the New Hampshire seacoast. Paige and James’ engagement session at Great Island Commons in Newcastle was the perfect blend of coastal beauty, golden sunshine, and a love story rooted […]

Top 5 Outdoor Wedding Locations in New Hampshire (2026 Guide)

Top 5 Outdoor Wedding Locations in New Hampshire (2026 Guide)

Planning an outdoor wedding in New Hampshire? You’re in the right place. As an experienced NH wedding photographer, I’ve photographed weddings across the state, from coastal venues to mountain views, and I can confidently say New Hampshire offers some of the most beautiful outdoor wedding settings in New England. If you’re searching for a venue […]