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Lindsey + Darya Fort Worth Club Wedding Reception When it comes to wedding cakes, the sky is the limit, both with the design and the delicious flavor options, and in Lindsey and Darya’s case, the actual height of the cake. As UT grads, they obviously wanted to pay homage to their shared alma mater, and […]

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Lindsey + Darya Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel 1 – Choose Venues that Work for Your Party Starting with venues that can accommodate your large wedding party is so helpful, especially important for you and your girls getting ready. The Fort Worth Club’s bridal suite is a perfect option for big groups, which plenty of […]

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Hailey + Tyler | Wedding Reception at The Fort Worth Club Fort Worth, TX You have been counting down the days until you say I do. Yes, you are super excited to get married but maybe you are also really looking forward to the reception! I love a good party and my favorite weddings I […]

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Hailey + Tyler | Wedding Ceremony at The Fort Worth Club Fort Worth, TX We love when you bring your pups to your engagement session, but we love it even more when we also get to see them at the wedding! When your fur babies are in fact your babies, sometimes incorporating them into the […]

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Grace Bridal Portraits at The Olana Why can bridal portraits be beneficial? There are so many great reasons to do a bridal session before your wedding day. First of all, you get to wear your dress more than once and who doesn’t love that? If you think about it, you’re probably really only putting your […]

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Grace + Mark Portraits in Sundance Square | Reception at Fort Worth Club Do you have a little extra time between your ceremony and reception? If so, a great use of that time is finding an additional location near one of your venues to take some extra photos as a couple and with your wedding […]

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Grace + Mark St. Patrick’s Cathedral | Downtown Fort Worth During your ceremony we love being able to capture all of the emotion you are experiencing. You are in the middle of saying vows and making promises to each other and you may be overcome by tears of joy, laughter or uncontrollable smiling and we […]

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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club When trying to decide what type of grand exit you want to have, it’s also important to think about your venue and the kind of space that they have and what they allow. This is especially important if you are wanting to have a sparkler send off. You […]

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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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I am SO glad that weddings and receptions are getting back to normal! Oh, how I’ve missed the fun and excitement of the dance floor. Plus, it is always a good party when you’ve got Downtown Fever playing your reception! Mary Kelly and Jay looked like they were having the time of their lives out […]

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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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