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Grace Bridal Portraits at The Olana Why can bridal portraits be beneficial? There are so many great reasons to do a bridal session before your wedding day. First of all, you get to wear your dress more than once and who doesn’t love that? If you think about it, you’re probably really only putting your […]

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Wow! What a party! Not only was their ceremony beautiful and dreamy but Julie and Austin had quite the reception as well. Julie changed into the cutest white jumpsuit and tennis shoes and was ready to hit the dance floor with her new husband! I don’t think the dance floor was ever empty until it […]

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Julie and Austin are married! It was so much fun being part of their big day. Julie has always dreamed of having her wedding at the Dallas Arboretum and her dreams came true! It was an incredible day full of joy and the Arboretum is a beautiful backdrop. I think my favorite moment (as it […]

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Are you planning on having your wedding ceremony in a Catholic church with a full Mass? Some churches may have a time restrictions that require your ceremony to be earlier than you might find ideal. What then happens to the timing of your reception and dinner? Do you have an early evening? Do you have […]

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I am SO glad that weddings and receptions are getting back to normal! Oh, how I’ve missed the fun and excitement of the dance floor. Plus, it is always a good party when you’ve got Downtown Fever playing your reception! Mary Kelly and Jay looked like they were having the time of their lives out […]

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Mary Kelly and Jay are married!!! I cannot say enough how much I love capturing moments and I think some of my favorite moments that happened before the ceremony were between Mary Kelly and her parents. I just absolutely adore their relationships and it was so fun watching her mom help her dress and put […]

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I am so excited to share Sarah and Stuart’s wedding day! These two were married at Christ the King Catholic Church in Dallas. It was a beautiful fall day and a perfect day to get married. One of my favorite things about Catholic weddings is that I get to witness the couple’s faces as they […]

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Sarah is a married woman!! I am so excited to finally get to share her beautiful bridal portraits. Sarah might be one of the most graceful people I have ever met and boy, does she know how to twirl! -Amanda

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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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