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Estella’s whimsical debutante cocktail party the night before Thanksgiving — a private art-gallery venue, a garden with vintage-car music, floating lampshades, and thoughtful personal touches.

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Matthew and Kristin welcomed their second baby with a newborn session in their brand-new home in Fort Worth — commemorating a new chapter before they even moved in.

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Amy and Casey met up with us for a fall family mini at Boaz Park to introduce their sweet little girl — with Aimee’s parents, the family dog, and some playground playtime to finish.

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The Broyles family met us at Marion Sansom Park for their yearly fall mini — a quick, sweet catch-up capturing how much their kids have grown, mid-mood moments and all.

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Thomas celebrated six months at Marion Sansom Park in Fort Worth — a nature session in wispy tall grass, capturing how much this all-smiles baby has grown.

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Team SLF gathered once again for updated headshots and branding photos in Fort Worth. We started in the Stockyards at Mule Alley with Hotel Drover as a bold Texas backdrop, then moved to The Crescent Hotel for elevated, modern branding imagery. It is always a privilege to photograph their growing team and continue telling their professional story year after year.

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Basden Steel celebrated 40 years at Tannahill’s in the Fort Worth Stockyards — a look at the milestone party and why documenting company moments like this matters.

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The Miller family welcomed their newest little one with an in-home newborn session in Fort Worth — cozy, natural, and full of sweet sibling moments.

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Photographed at Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield, TX When you’re expecting your second (or third…or more!), maternity sessions take on a new tone—they become family sessions with a beautiful baby bump. For Rachel and her growing family, this season was all about embracing change, connection, and the wonder of what’s to come. Set […]

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We had the pleasure of capturing the vibrant kick-off celebration for Bexley at Left Bank in Fort Worth—a beautifully planned evening welcoming residents and staff into this new community space. Designed by the talented team at Tami Winn Events, the event featured exceptional vendor collaborations including elevated bites from Magdalena’s, signature drinks by Mama’s Medicine, […]

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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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