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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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Haley + Evan Grey Reception at The Colonial Country Club You have meticulously planned your wedding day because when the lights get dimmed and the band hits the stage you know you want to party! Couples can feel so much pressure to visit with everyone, get pulled away for pictures or interrupted for farewells. I […]

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Haley + Evan Grey Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel – TCU Moments are what make your wedding day special and unique to you. Authentic moments are what we are looking for and for me they are what I get most excited to capture. And if you’re not taking time to be in the moment 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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Mackenzie + Brody Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU Our full wedding packages always include two photographers, your chosen lead and a second. This allows us to essentially be in two places at once and focus on both the couple and their guests without missing much but sometimes it is beneficial to add a […]

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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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I cannot believe that Maddy & Colin are already married! It feels like only yesterday that I was taking their engagement photos. I knew from the moment I met this amazing couple that their wedding day was going to be a blast and I was right! Maddy is a kind and bubbly person who loves […]

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Merrissa and Matt have long family ties to TCU. It’s also how they met, while both working for the college. And since Matt currently works there, in the athletic department, it seemed only fitting that we start their engagement session there, at the football stadium, in fact. After some snuggles in the bleachers, we headed […]

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Madie and Matt made their entrance into their Ashton Depot reception and went right into their first dance. They did a beautiful choreographed dance and as Matt dipped Madie at the end, all of the guests held up signs giving them all 10’s for their performance! We had such a fun night celebrating their love […]

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I love photographing receptions at The Modern! They are always so much fun. Megan and Joel made the evening a little different by having two entrances. When the arrived from the chapel, they made their way to the dance floor and had all of their guests join them for a group dance and group photo! […]

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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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