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Haley’s Bridal The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth These are the top 5 things you need to bring or plan for your bridal portrait session: 1 – Schedule your hair and makeup with the same team you will be using for the wedding day. This should not be your trial date as you want to […]

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Haley + Evan Grey Reception at The Colonial Country Club You have meticulously planned your wedding day because when the lights get dimmed and the band hits the stage you know you want to party! Couples can feel so much pressure to visit with everyone, get pulled away for pictures or interrupted for farewells. I […]

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Haley + Evan Grey Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel – TCU Moments are what make your wedding day special and unique to you. Authentic moments are what we are looking for and for me they are what I get most excited to capture. And if you’re not taking time to be in the moment and […]

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Marielle & Travis Engagement Benbrook Lake So many times my couples tell me they are nervous about taking their engagement photos because they think they are “awkward” or “not good” at taking photos. I’m here to tell you that most of the time that is not actually the case! The truth is they have never […]

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Lindsey + Darya Fort Worth Club Wedding Reception When it comes to wedding cakes, the sky is the limit, both with the design and the delicious flavor options, and in Lindsey and Darya’s case, the actual height of the cake. As UT grads, they obviously wanted to pay homage to their shared alma mater, and […]

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Hailey + Tyler | Wedding Reception at The Fort Worth Club Fort Worth, TX You have been counting down the days until you say I do. Yes, you are super excited to get married but maybe you are also really looking forward to the reception! I love a good party and my favorite weddings I […]

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Hailey + Tyler | Wedding Ceremony at The Fort Worth Club Fort Worth, TX We love when you bring your pups to your engagement session, but we love it even more when we also get to see them at the wedding! When your fur babies are in fact your babies, sometimes incorporating them into the […]

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Hailey + Tyler | Rehearsal Dinner Joe T Garcia’s – Fort Worth, TX Did you know that you can hire us to document your whole wedding weekend? Yep, that’s right! We are happy to come to your bridal lunch, welcome cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch and any other event that might be happening in […]

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Jason + Erin Proposal at The Fort Worth Stockyards When photographing a proposal one of the things we get so excited about is the proposal plan. I personally can’t wait to hear your thoughts on how you want to pop that oh so special question! Are you planning something quiet and private because you know […]

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Mackenzie Bridal Portraits at The Lumen Room When it comes to scheduling your bridal portraits, we always want to take your dress, personality and wedding style into consideration. So should you go indoor or outdoor? With outdoor locations you’re going to have a lot of flexibility and most likely no session fees but you run […]

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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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