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Emma + Matthew Getting Ready at Fort Worth Club and Ceremony at Marty Leonard Chapel Before going to the chapel on your wedding day, you’ll probably want to have some prep time with your friends. From hair and makeup to reading a sweet note from your soon-to-be-spouse, the getting ready portion of your wedding day […]

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Not everyone wants a big wedding. We get that. For many couples, a private elopement is ideal, whether it be a destination ceremony in the mountains or beachside, or a weekday afternoon at the courthouse. We are big fans of couples choosing what’s best for them when it comes to their wedding. That said, sometimes […]

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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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Your wedding celebration won’t start the morning of your big day. It starts when your favorite people begin arriving in town, all to celebrate you! For many couples, that means a great big welcome party with family and friends, catching up over dinner and sharing toasts over champagne. If you’re planning a welcome party or […]

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Heather + Brandon Downtown Dallas Do you have a favorite date night spot? Maybe it’s where you had your first date… and lots of subsequent outings since? If so, spending part of your engagement session there can be such a fun way to ensure you feel comfortable, confident, and that the resulting photos feel very […]

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Theresa + EricModern Art Museum of Fort Worth If you want to have unique wedding day portraits, talk to your photographer ahead of time about where and how to make that happen. For Theresa and Eric’s wedding day at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, that meant scheduling time to tour the art galleries […]

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Theresa + Eric University Christian Church Have you always dreamed of saying your vows in the church you attended as a child, or during college, or maybe even where you first met your fiance? So many of our couples begin their wedding planning by securing the date at the church that means the most 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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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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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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