Lily + Frankie SMU Dedman School of Law Why not take a stroll down memory lane, as part of your session? It’s a great way for us to get to know you better, seeing where your love story started, and hearing some of your favorite stories from that time period… Were you in a study […]
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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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Elizabeth + Scott Fort Worth Botanical Garden, Downtown Should we take engagement photos? There are a lot of reasons you might be asking that question. What will you do with the images? We had our proposal photographed… do we really need another session? What are the benefits of taking engagement photos with our wedding photographer? […]
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Are you hoping for engagement photos that feel fresh and unique, but also authentic to you as a couple? We love helping you pick engagement locations that fit your style, and that help to tell your unique love story. This can mean looking to your favorite date night spots, the park where you always take […]
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There are a lot of reasons you might want to schedule an indoor bridal session, weather being a big one. While we can rent a studio specifically for your session, in some cases using your reception venue makes perfect sense. That was the case for Jennifer’s bridal session, which we had at Howell and Dragon […]
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One of the most common questions we are asked, especially during the holiday season, is when should we schedule engagement photos? While there’s no hard and fast rule, there are a few questions to ask yourselves that can help determine the best time to take your engagement photos. 1.) Do you need images for your […]
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Gabby and Nick are cool and laidback people, who knew they wanted a fun, but chill vibe at their wedding reception. So what did they do? Hire a DJ that caught their vision, and kept everything simple to keep the focus on the fun. Bouquet and garter? Nope. Cake cutting? Nope; they’re not fans. They […]
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Gabby and Nick are two of the most laidback – and gorgeous – people I’ve ever met. So when it came to their wedding day, it was clear they wanted to spend as much time enjoying the day and their people as possible. That also meant they didn’t want to be worried or stressed, at […]
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Kristen + Noah McKinney Cotton Mill It’s rare that we get to shoot an engagement session at a couple’s wedding venue, but that’s exactly what Kristen and Noah opted for when we were planning their fall session. And I’m so glad. It proved a wonderful chance for us to explore their wedding venue together, giving […]
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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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