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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Grace + Gavin City Club Fort Worth We always love a good outfit change but something I really love is when it’s the groom who is changing his wardrobe. You can truly make a statement just by switching up your tuxedo jacket! I’ve seen the move from the traditional black to the very suave white […]
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Grace + Gavin Robert Carr Chapel – TCU If your church has specific time slots to choose from, you may wonder which one is best for your ceremony. Things you’ll want to take into account are 1. Are you doing a first look? 2. Do you plan on serving your guests dinner at the reception? […]
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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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I’ve had the opportunity to photograph all of my cousins for their senior portraits over the years and this year is the last time I’ll get to do that. Walker is the baby of our family and he is graduating from Highland Park High School in 2023! Congratulations little buddy! -Amanda
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Grant & Avery Private Residence and The Rustic in Dallas, Texas We absolutely love getting to be there when a girlfriend becomes a fiancé, so we were very happy when Grant reached out to us to have us photograph his proposal to Avery. While I imagine planning a proposal can be pretty stressful – especially […]
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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club When trying to decide what type of grand exit you want to have, it’s also important to think about your venue and the kind of space that they have and what they allow. This is especially important if you are wanting to have a sparkler send off. You […]
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Kelly + Michael River Crest Country Club + St. Patrick’s Cathedral Have you been feeling conflicted on the first look trend? A first look is a time before the wedding where the couple see each other for the first time. It is private, allows for connection and it’s non-traditional. There are benefits to seeing each […]
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Do you want your guests to have a unique experience at your wedding? Think about having a specialty vendor create something for them! Channing and Kyle had ACA Designs provide custom drawings of guests that they could take home with them. What a fun idea! It’s different and your guests will be able to display […]
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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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