Who is Sea Rae Photography?

Hi, I’m Rae—a slightly weird, but passionate North Wales photographer, storyteller, and nature wanderer based in the ruggedly beautiful scenery of Denbighshire. When I’m not holding a camera, I love wild swimming, reading and cuddling with my cats.

Through Sea Rae Photography, I create emotive, personality-rich imagery for individuals, couples, families, businesses and more—capturing not just how things look, but how they feel. My work blends strategic visual storytelling with editing grounded in natural textures and meaningful moments.

My love of photography began in the most unexpected place—the British Army—where I learned to navigate fast-paced, high-pressure environments with a camera in hand. From photojournalistic coverage of political figures to published features in major outlets (and even a place in the Soldier’s Charity Calendar), those early experiences shaped the way I see light, movement, and unique moments in time.

That same lens led me to Southeast Asia, where I volunteered on conservation projects from turtle rescue in Malaysia to elephant re-wilding in the Thai highlands—immersing myself in storytelling that gave voice to causes I deeply care about. I spent five months living among a remote Karen Hill Tribe, documenting everyday life in a place where nature and community are everything.

Today, my focus lies in storytelling visuals of people, animals, seascapes and everything in between. Whether I’m photographing a quiet moment of connection, a portrait that makes someone say ‘actually I do love photos of me’, or a pet that means the world to someone—I believe in the quiet magic of images that resonate on a personal level.

My work has most recently been exhibited at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, and I continue to create both client and personal projects that draw on my love of the land, light, and all things emotive.