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Do you want your guests to have a unique experience at your wedding? Think about having a specialty vendor create something for them! Channing and Kyle had ACA Designs provide custom drawings of guests that they could take home with them. What a fun idea! It’s different and your guests will be able to display […]

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Let’s talk about color! I LOVE that Channing and Kyle chose to use so many beautiful colors for their wedding day. With a venue like City Club where there is already color, you may feel like you need to stick to neutrals, not true! You can totally embrace the color scheme of your venue and […]

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And the amazingness of Grace and Andrew’s wedding day continues! After a few more beautiful photos out in the courtyard it was time to party! First of all, Grace and Andrew performed probably the best first dance I have ever seen! And then Grace and her dad had some fun performing the father/daughter dance. And […]

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Oh my goodness gracious what an amazing day! We had a blast celebrating Grace and Andrew’s marriage! They held their wedding ceremony and reception at The Hotel Crescent Court and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Before the ceremony they saw each other for the first time out in the courtyard and it was the […]

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I expected nothing less than a good party from Maddy and Colin’s reception and yet again, I was not let down. After some gorgeous photos on the golf course, it was time to start the party and party we did! Maddy and her dad definitely set the tone when they did a super fun choreographed […]

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I cannot believe that Maddy & Colin are already married! It feels like only yesterday that I was taking their engagement photos. I knew from the moment I met this amazing couple that their wedding day was going to be a blast and I was right! Maddy is a kind and bubbly person who loves […]

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I love when the ceremony and reception are all in one place. It means that we get a little more time for photos because we don’t have to worry about transportation and driving time. After the ceremony I got to spend some time with this super fun wedding party before going into the reception. Lauren […]

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It has been a long two years waiting for Lauren & Alex to be able to be married with their friends and family present but it has finally happened! With Lauren’s family being in Australia, they had to wait until restrictions lifted and borders opened for them to be able to travel. Well, it was […]

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Sheri and Carl’s winter wedding was such a joy. I love how they included their grandkids in their wedding party, and how each friend they invited felt like part of the family. From being introduced at the reception with their grandbabies in tow, to opening their first dance to be shared with family, it was […]

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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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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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