When your brand is built around connection, your visuals should reflect it. That’s exactly what Sheena Kalso brought to life during her recent “Behind Your Scenes” event at The Joule in Dallas. Hosted in a bright, classroom-style setting, Sheena created a learning space where small business owners could focus on building better social media content—without […]
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Photographed by Jennifer for Lightly Photography at NorthPark Center, Dallas We were honored to return for a second year as the official photographers for Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE Dallas at NorthPark Center, a stunning seasonal exhibition that transforms floral design into wearable art. This year’s exhibit featured 17 floral mannequins, each crafted by a local […]
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Set just outside downtown Dallas, Nintex brought their community together for a colorful and engaging one-day conference at DEC on Dragon. The space came to life with hues of purple, pink, and blue—an elegant nod to the brand’s identity—while thoughtful details throughout the day made for a seamless guest experience. From the moment attendees checked […]
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At a cozy restaurant in Dallas, the Ideaction team gathered for an intentional evening that blended professional updates with genuine community. Before dinner and conversation began, Sam and Katy—the owners of the brand—took a few moments to refresh their headshots. It was a thoughtful step that reflects Ideaction’s commitment to professionalism and showing up well […]
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Each year, Fleurs de Villes transforms NorthPark Center into a vibrant gallery of fresh floral art—and 2024’s Artiste edition was a true celebration of creativity. We were thrilled to return and photograph this immersive experience featuring floral mannequins, large-scale botanical sculptures, and artistic displays honoring influential artists from around the world. Presented by Vanity Fair, […]
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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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There are a lot of reasons you might want to schedule an indoor bridal session, weather being a big one. While we can rent a studio specifically for your session, in some cases using your reception venue makes perfect sense. That was the case for Jennifer’s bridal session, which we had at Howell and Dragon […]
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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 Ready to plan a […]
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Lillian and Andrew are engaged and are getting married next year! I met up with these two at the Dallas Arboretum on a beautiful day before Thanksgiving before ending up at the Winspear. It was so fun hanging out with them and I love how they are together. They have this wonderful combination of sweetness […]
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I had the privilege of photographing Molly’s senior portraits last week! This girl is stinkin’ gorgeous and could totally be a model! I had so much fun hanging with her and her mom (One of our favorite vendor friends – A Stylish Soiree!) and creating beautiful portraits! Molly will be heading to Arkansas for college […]
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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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