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Abbey + Brandon Getting Ready at Wedding and Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel When it comes to choosing where to put on your wedding dress, there are a lot more considerations than you might think. Getting ready photos are not just for logistics, after all. I mean, you do need to get dressed. But this […]

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Abbey + Brandon Wedding Reception at the Ashton Depot in Fort Worth, TX When it comes to your wedding reception, there really are no rules. Your celebration should feel right for you two. That could mean a big band and a dance party, or, it could mean a more chill evening for mingling and reconnecting. […]

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Have a gap between your ceremony and reception? It’s not uncommon, especially when having your ceremony at your church. One of our favorite ways to fill that time is by taking you to an extra location for some portraits of just the two of you in all your wedding finest (or we can invite the […]

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While it was once tradition that a bride have bridesmaids that stood beside her during her ceremony, wearing matching gowns, carrying matching flowers, in my mom’s case even wearing matching hats(!)… the great news for modern couples is there really aren’t hard rules about what a wedding party looks like. Big, small, a mix of […]

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Mackenzie + Brody Wedding Reception at The Ashton Depot | Downtown Fort Worth We LOVE a great party with lots of dancing! And where does that dancing occur? The dance floor of course! It’s true that some venues do not always need a physical dance floor due to the nature of their hardwood, marble or […]

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Ok, now tell me after looking through their ceremony that Kylee and Matt aren’t just the cutest. And look through the following photos and try to tell me they aren’t absolutely precious! I realize I’ve said the same thing many times but I just can’t help it. I’m gushing over the chemistry between these two! […]

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Wow! The Ashton Depot is already a beautiful venue, but when you add the colorful floral design, deep navy accents, a golden stage, hedge wall and splash some candlelight up on the walls, it transforms into a perfect backdrop. With Claire being a dancer, it was no surprise when they performed a fun choreographed dance […]

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What an amazing day we had already had, and it wasn’t over yet!  It was then time to party and celebrate!  The Ashton Depot was lit up with warm candlelight as the sun went down outside.  It was the perfect backdrop for Allison and Jacob to share their first dance as husband and wife.  After […]

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Lightly Photography was established in 2005 by Tracy Autem of Tracy Autem Photography.

For the past 19 years, Tracy has built a brand and reputation as a highly respected and talented professional. Today she trains, mentors, and works alongside everyone on the Lightly Photography team.
And together, we have built a brand that offers consistent quality, seamless processes, and a luxury experience—no matter what. 

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