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Katie + Jack Ceremony at SMU Perkins Chapel One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “should I wear my veil for the first look?”. And really the answer is, it’s completely up to you! But here are a few things to consider for either option. If you choose not to wear the […]
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Allison + Sean Union Station | Dallas, TX Sometimes you want to write your own vows but may not want to share them in front of everyone attending your ceremony. Vows are personal and if you’re someone who wants to keep them private then you may want to find a designated time on your wedding […]
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Grace + Gavin Robert Carr Chapel – TCU If your church has specific time slots to choose from, you may wonder which one is best for your ceremony. Things you’ll want to take into account are 1. Are you doing a first look? 2. Do you plan on serving your guests dinner at the reception? […]
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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club + St. Patrick’s Cathedral Have you been feeling conflicted on the first look trend? A first look is a time before the wedding where the couple see each other for the first time. It is private, allows for connection and it’s non-traditional. There are benefits to seeing each […]
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Let’s talk about color! I LOVE that Channing and Kyle chose to use so many beautiful colors for their wedding day. With a venue like City Club where there is already color, you may feel like you need to stick to neutrals, not true! You can totally embrace the color scheme of your venue and […]
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Oh my goodness gracious what an amazing day! We had a blast celebrating Grace and Andrew’s marriage! They held their wedding ceremony and reception at The Hotel Crescent Court and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Before the ceremony they saw each other for the first time out in the courtyard and it was the […]
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I love getting to be a part of a couple’s entire wedding journey when I get the chance. I was fortunate enough to be there from the very beginning when Patrick proposed to Kendall and it has been so much fun getting to know them as a couple and tell their story! The benefit of […]
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Becca and Mike are married!! I have loved getting to know these two during their planning process. They just have so much fun together and I knew their wedding day was going to be a blast. Not only did they have an A Team of vendors, but also a beautiful and perfect day! What more […]
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It’s amazing how one weekend you’re photographing this beautiful wedding on a perfect spring day and the next you’re being quarantined and couples are having to postpone their events. It kind of puts things in perspective and makes you think about what’s important in life. I am so grateful that I was able to be […]
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Claire and Clayton are married and it could not have been a more perfect day! We had the A team of wedding vendors, the weather was sunny and warm and Claire, Clayton and their wedding party were so much fun! Claire and Clayton chose to make a little stop at the Kimbell Art Museum for […]
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Lightly Photography was established in 2005 by Tracy Autem of Tracy Autem Photography.
For the past 20 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.
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