Caroline Donaldson

Cozy Fall Engagement Session | Portsmouth, NH | Associate Team | Brianna + Johnny

Cozy Fall Engagement Session | Portsmouth, NH | Associate Team | Brianna + Johnny

There’s something magical about a late cozy fall engagement session! The crisp November air, the golden leaves hanging on just a little longer, and the cozy layers that make everything feel romantic. Brianna and Johnny’s engagement session was the perfect reflection of all of that — warm, romantic, and so full of love! From the […]

Moffatt-Ladd House Wedding | Portsmouth, NH | Associate Wedding | Kaitlin + Alex

Moffatt-Ladd House Wedding | Portsmouth, NH | Associate Wedding | Kaitlin + Alex

There are wedding days where every detail feels thoughtful, every smile feels genuine, and the love is unmistakable. Kaitlin and Alex’s Moffatt Ladd House wedding was exactly that. They exchanged vows in a quiet, heartfelt ceremony at the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden, a historic gem tucked in the heart of the city. With its arched trees, […]

Misselwood at Endicott College Wedding | Beverly, MA | Associate Wedding | Courtney + Pat

Misselwood at Endicott College Wedding | Beverly, MA | Associate Wedding | Courtney + Pat

There are wedding days that simply feel magical from the very start—and Courtney and Patrick’s wedding at Misselwood Events in Beverly, Massachusetts was just that. Tucked along the rocky coastline of the North Shore, their day was nothing short of perfection: 70°, sunny skies, and a crisp ocean breeze that danced through the autumn air. […]

Portsmouth Engagement Session | Portsmouth, NH | Kaitlin + Alex | Associate Team

Portsmouth Engagement Session | Portsmouth, NH | Kaitlin + Alex | Associate Team

Early Fall Portsmouth engagement sessions are always so fun! It is still warm enough to walk around in downtown Portsmouth without a jacket, but by the end of the session, couples are usually ready to cozy up to enjoy dinner and drinks after their shoot! I met Kaitlin and Alex on the most perfect Fall […]

Three Chimney’s Inn Wedding | Durham, NH | Associate Wedding | Hannah + Jeff

Three Chimney’s Inn Wedding | Durham, NH | Associate Wedding | Hannah + Jeff

This has been the most beautiful summer for New England weddings! Hannah and Jeff’s wedding day was no exception. We spent our day with this beautiful couple at Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, NH. The entire venue was the perfect backdrop for Hannah and Jeff’s wedding day with a cozy and quintessential New Hampshire feel, […]

Bedford Village Inn Wedding | Bedford, NH | Kirstin + John | Associate Wedding

Bedford Village Inn Wedding | Bedford, NH | Kirstin + John | Associate Wedding

We officially kicked off our 2025 A Rai wedding season this past weekend and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect couple or day! Just one week prior to Kirstin and John‘s wedding day, most of New England woke up to snow on the ground. Fast forward to their wedding day, we woke up to […]

Downtown Portsmouth Engagement Session | Courtney + Patrick | Associate Team

Downtown Portsmouth Engagement Session | Courtney + Patrick | Associate Team

Fall weather was showing off in Portsmouth this past weekend! It was a perfect mix of warm yet crisp air and the backdrop of foliage all around. I met Courtney and Pat on a beautiful October evening at Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH. I always love meeting couples who have never experienced Portsmouth and watching […]

The Envio Wedding | Portsmouth, NH | Lauren + Angelo | Associate Wedding

The Envio Wedding | Portsmouth, NH | Lauren + Angelo | Associate Wedding

Lauren and Angelo… where to begin! I met this adorable couple last summer for their engagement session and within minutes of meeting them, I knew they were special. Lauren and Angelo are the type of people who exude positivity and happiness, all while drawing you in to make you feel like you’ve known them forever. […]

Rivermill at Dover Landing | Dover, NH | Associate Wedding | Alli + Ben

Rivermill at Dover Landing | Dover, NH | Associate Wedding | Alli + Ben

Alli and Ben’s wedding day took place on the most beautiful Fall day here in New Hampshire. Having traveled from the West Coast to celebrate with their family and friends, it was extra special Alli and Ben got to enjoy the crisp coziness of a September wedding day at The Rivermill in Dover, NH. Alli […]

Hampton Beach State Park Engagement | Hampton, NH | Associate Team | Alli + Ben

Hampton Beach State Park Engagement | Hampton, NH | Associate Team | Alli + Ben

Summer beach sessions are my absolute favorite! When I learned that Alli and Ben would be traveling from the West coast to Alli’s hometown of Hampton, NH for their engagement session, I knew it would be extra an extra special night. We met at Hampton Beach State Park on the most beautiful summer night. The […]