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Melissa + John Highland Park Presbyterian + Arts District Mansion | Dallas, TX Are you planning on having a wardrobe change for your reception? If so, it’s important to think about the timing of when you will change and what photos you want in your second dress/jacket/outfit. Usually we recommend that you wait until after […]
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Melissa’s Bridal Highland Park Presbyterian | Dallas, TX It seems to be trending right now to find a way to wear your mom’s wedding dress! There are many different ways we are seeing our brides wear or use their mom’s dress for their wedding day or wedding weekend. Some are shortening them and wearing them […]
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Victoria + Connor Horseshoe Bay Resort – Horseshoe Bay, TX Do you love color? We have seen some wonderfully colorful weddings lately and we are here for it! Color doesn’t have to be reserved just for floral either. Colorful stationary and mix-matched bridesmaids dresses are another way to make a vibrant statement on your wedding […]
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Victoria + Connor Horseshoe Bay Resort – Horseshoe Bay, TX Are you planning a destination wedding? Are you struggling to find a photographer whose style matches what you’re wanting where you’re getting married? Well good news! We love to travel for weddings! Whether it’s just down in the Hill Country, out of state or out […]
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Katie + Jack Reception at Hall on Dragon – Dallas, TX You may have heard the term “Private Last Dance” and wondered what in the world that means. Well it’s exactly that, a private dance at the end of the night that’s just for the newlyweds. As guests make their way out for the exit, […]
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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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Sophie + David Engagement Session at The Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake Summer time in Texas is HOT, let’s be real. And by the time May hits, it can be a guessing game when it comes to the weather. Will it be raining or just 98% humidity? Maybe it will be a nice cool […]
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Haley’s Bridal The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth These are the top 5 things you need to bring or plan for your bridal portrait session: 1 – Schedule your hair and makeup with the same team you will be using for the wedding day. This should not be your trial date as you want to […]
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Miranda + Drew Wedding at The Dallas Arboretum This is your big day! You’ve planned, waited and dreamed for this day and now it’s finally here! Have you thought about who might be helping you get into your dress? Maybe the answer seems obvious, “of course my mom is going to help me!”, however 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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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.
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