There’s nothing sweeter than welcoming a new baby—and getting to do it from the comfort of home makes it even more special. CJ photographed this in-home newborn session, and it was filled with soft light, sweet sibling snuggles, and all the quiet joy that comes with growing your family. At Lightly, we love capturing newborns […]
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Celebrating 60 years of marriage is no small milestone—and this couple did it in style! Hosted at their beautiful private residence, this anniversary party was the perfect mix of modern elegance and heartfelt moments, thoughtfully planned by the team at Significant Events of Texas. The design featured clean, sophisticated details with lush florals by Dr […]
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There’s something magical about spring in Texas—especially when it comes with wildflowers and sunshine! These Wild Flower Mini Sessions, captured by CJ at a beautiful private residence, were full of vibrant blooms, giggles, and sweet family moments. Each session brought its own burst of personality. From twirling in dresses to playful snuggles in the flower […]
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There’s nothing more timeless than bluebonnets in spring—and capturing the Metzinger family among them was such a joy! Photographed by CJ at a private residence, this session was all about love, laughter, and sweet sister moments. The girls were full of giggles and curiosity, picking petals and playing in the blooms, while Mom watched on […]
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There is something truly special about stepping into a home to photograph a family’s newest chapter. Meeting Baby Thomas Clifford was a sweet full-circle moment for us at Lightly Photography. We first captured Rachel and Andrew’s wedding at Bowie House in 2024, and now we had the honor of photographing them as new parents to […]
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The Rainey family brought effortless style and so much joy to their fall session at the Kimbell Art Museum. With golden light, crisp air, and the clean architectural lines of the museum, CJ had the perfect setting to create timeless portraits. From candid moments walking through the courtyard to sweet snuggles in the fall breeze, […]
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There’s something so special about documenting these early days—when everything is new, quiet, and filled with wonder. Photographing the Beier family during their outdoor session was such a joy. Their baby girl is just the sweetest, and watching her parents love on her in the soft golden light was nothing short of beautiful. We met […]
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How cute are these multi-generational photographs?? Not only are the kids super adorable, but since the Bransom family lives on a ranch, they were able to relocate their cows to right behind them for the photos. The cows made such a cute background! Check out some our favorites from their session!
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Most young boys tend to not like getting their pictures taken but that didn’t seem to be the case for Finley and Reese. They gave us some pretty great smiles!
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Jaxon was such a stud for us! He gave us his best smiles and loved kissing on his momma.
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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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