Katie + Jack Reception at Hall on Dragon – Dallas, TX You may have heard the term “Private Last Dance” and wondered what in the world that means. Well it’s exactly that, a private dance at the end of the night that’s just for the newlyweds. As guests make their way out for the exit, […]
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Katie + Jack Ceremony at SMU Perkins Chapel One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “should I wear my veil for the first look?”. And really the answer is, it’s completely up to you! But here are a few things to consider for either option. If you choose not to wear the […]
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Not everyone wants a big wedding. We get that. For many couples, a private elopement is ideal, whether it be a destination ceremony in the mountains or beachside, or a weekday afternoon at the courthouse. We are big fans of couples choosing what’s best for them when it comes to their wedding. That said, sometimes […]
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Sophie + David Engagement Session at The Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake Summer time in Texas is HOT, let’s be real. And by the time May hits, it can be a guessing game when it comes to the weather. Will it be raining or just 98% humidity? Maybe it will be a nice cool […]
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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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Miranda + Drew Wedding at The Dallas Arboretum This is your big day! You’ve planned, waited and dreamed for this day and now it’s finally here! Have you thought about who might be helping you get into your dress? Maybe the answer seems obvious, “of course my mom is going to help me!”, however this […]
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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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We have all kinds of tips when it comes to picking your perfect engagement session location. However, sometimes people get stuck thinking they need to pick the obvious “picturesque” location because that’s where everyone else takes engagement photos. Not true!! Don’t be embarrassed to tell us places that are meaningful to you. You may not […]
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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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