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There’s something special about photographing families in the in-between years—especially when preteen boys are involved. The Palmer Family’s mini session at Boaz Park in Fort Worth was the perfect example of how a little guidance (and a lot of movement) creates photos that feel natural, connected, and full of life. With three preteen boys, our […]

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Couples mini sessions are proof that meaningful photos don’t have to take hours. Logan and Andrew’s session was all about slowing down just enough to capture genuine connection—easy laughter, quiet in-between moments, and the comfort of being together. And of course, their dog Ruby made it even sweeter. Designed with busy couples in mind, mini […]

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There’s something especially sweet about photographing families in this in-between season of life—when curiosity leads the way, giggles come easily, and parents are right in the middle of it all. The Calabria Family’s outdoor session in Fort Worth was the perfect reflection of that season, with their playful 2-year-old boy and confident, imaginative 5-year-old girl […]

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Courtney and Josh’s maternity session at Boaz Park was the perfect mix of relaxed, meaningful, and joy-filled—everything we love about documenting this season of life. Set outdoors with natural light and open space, their session felt easy and personal, with plenty of room to move, laugh, and soak in the anticipation of what’s to come. […]

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Blending families comes in all shapes and seasons — and this one was such a joy to photograph. CJ met this wonderful crew at Boaz Park for their fall mini session, where laughter and love came effortlessly. With teens in the mix, the goal was simple: capture the connection and personality that make their family […]

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Fall in Fort Worth is one of our favorite times to capture family sessions — golden light, colorful leaves, and plenty of space for little ones to run wild! The Gongidi family brought all the joy and laughter to their fall mini at Boaz Park, and we couldn’t love these images more. With three energetic […]

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There’s something special about fall family portraits—the crisp air, golden light, and vibrant colors make the perfect backdrop for capturing memories. We had the joy of photographing the Lemke family at Boaz Park in Fort Worth, and their three daughters brought so much energy and sweetness to the session. Boaz Park gave us plenty of […]

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There’s something so special about photographing multiple generations together. This sweet family brought three older kids, their mom, and their grandmother for a session full of connection, laughter, and love. With older kids, the energy shifts—it’s less about wrangling little ones and more about capturing personalities, relationships, and that unique stage between childhood and adulthood. […]

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The Jackson family is a family we have been photographing since Jacks, the oldest, was about 1! It’s been fun getting to watch all of them grow up.

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Jack is probably one of the sweetest one year olds we have ever met. We’re pretty sure he’s gonna grow just as tall as his dad! Check out some of our favorite photos from their session!

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MEET THE TEAM

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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