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Blending families comes in all shapes and seasons — and this one was such a joy to photograph. CJ met this wonderful crew at Boaz Park for their fall mini session, where laughter and love came effortlessly. With teens in the mix, the goal was simple: capture the connection and personality that make their family […]

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There’s something special about fall family portraits—the crisp air, golden light, and vibrant colors make the perfect backdrop for capturing memories. We had the joy of photographing the Lemke family at Boaz Park in Fort Worth, and their three daughters brought so much energy and sweetness to the session. Boaz Park gave us plenty of […]

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There’s something so special about photographing multiple generations together. This sweet family brought three older kids, their mom, and their grandmother for a session full of connection, laughter, and love. With older kids, the energy shifts—it’s less about wrangling little ones and more about capturing personalities, relationships, and that unique stage between childhood and adulthood. […]

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Baby James is one! We’ve been photographing James since before he was born! It’s been great getting to see him grow up. I think he’s got some great examples in his older brothers. Enjoy some of our favorites from his 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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Check out these kiddos from this multi-generational session!

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Clayton is such a great big brother to Helena! He loved getting to hold her and trying to make her laugh. Clayton gave us a great smile himself! Check out our favorite photos from their session!

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Jack is probably one of the sweetest one year olds we have ever met. We’re pretty sure he’s gonna grow just as tall as his dad! Check out some of our favorite photos from their session!

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Check out these cute giggly boys! They were a ball of energy for the entire session which we loved! Check out our favorite images from their session.

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There’s nothing like a bond between sisters! Kinzee, TK, and Adeline are all so sweet and loving. Check out our favorite photos from their session

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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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