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The Rodgers family welcomed baby Smith with an in-home lifestyle session — sunny moments in the bedroom and backyard with big sister Sarah Frances and big brother Cas.
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The final night of the Heart of Higgs took over the floor of Dickies Arena with an elevated western theme, showstopping details, and a surprise performance by Luke Bryan.
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Bruce celebrated his 70th birthday at Whiskey Ranch in Fort Worth with a Texas Aggie theme, maroon and western details, and a dueling-piano dance party full of laughter.
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Meagan and John announced their growing family with early maternity portraits in a Texas bluebonnet field this spring — with big-brother-to-be Cliff right in the middle of it all.
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Ava’s colorful western high school graduation party at Cullen Yards in Fort Worth — a horse-trailer bar, fair-inspired food, custom seating, and grads in their college tees.
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Create & Cultivate and Zillow gathered some of Dallas’s most influential women for an intimate loft dinner — a private chef experience, custom perfume designing, and a DJ.
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Bailey and Jay returned to our Fort Worth studio to introduce their sweet baby boy, Jace — the perfect reunion since their New Orleans wedding, in a cozy studio mini session.
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A studio branding session for StoryBird Design — a Dallas–Fort Worth custom wedding stationery studio — with headshots, lifestyle, and detail shots for founder Lindsay’s brand.
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Lightly Photography provided three full days of conference coverage for Worldpay at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth. From keynote sessions and breakout meetings to rooftop welcome festivities and a western themed closing party at River Ranch in the Stockyards, our team delivered seamless, extended coverage that captured both the professionalism and celebration of the event.
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Baby Charles was welcomed with an in-home newborn lifestyle session in Fort Worth — soft natural light and all the quiet tenderness of the first days at home.
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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.
And together, we have built a brand that offers consistent quality, seamless processes, and a luxury experience—no matter what.
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