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Amanda captured the most joyful and colorful celebration for Ellie and Sophia as they marked their high school graduation with a candy-inspired garden party. Hosted at a private residence, this event was the perfect mix of sentimental and stylish. With pastel rainbow tones setting the mood, guests were welcomed into a whimsical setting filled with […]

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This Fort Worth birthday celebration was a standout. Hosted at The Crescent Hotel and designed by Tami Winn Events, this 60th birthday party blended bold style and playful energy with a clean, modern theme. The color palette featured red, blue, black, and white—a clear nod to classic race car culture—and details like checkered flags and […]

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Celebrate your company milestones with professional event photography! Discover how capturing business anniversaries boosts morale and showcases success. Recently, we photographed an unforgettable anniversary at TX Whiskey Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas, planned by Tami Winn Events. Guests enjoyed live entertainment, whiskey tours, and tastings. Let us help you preserve your next event with stunning photos that highlight every moment. Contact us today!

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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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Lindsey + Darya Wedding at Robert Carr Chapel 1 – Choose Venues that Work for Your Party Starting with venues that can accommodate your large wedding party is so helpful, especially important for you and your girls getting ready. The Fort Worth Club’s bridal suite is a perfect option for big groups, which plenty of […]

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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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Grace Bridal Portraits at The Olana Why can bridal portraits be beneficial? There are so many great reasons to do a bridal session before your wedding day. First of all, you get to wear your dress more than once and who doesn’t love that? If you think about it, you’re probably really only putting your […]

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Grace + Mark Portraits in Sundance Square | Reception at Fort Worth Club Do you have a little extra time between your ceremony and reception? If so, a great use of that time is finding an additional location near one of your venues to take some extra photos as a couple and with your wedding […]

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Grace + Mark St. Patrick’s Cathedral | Downtown Fort Worth During your ceremony we love being able to capture all of the emotion you are experiencing. You are in the middle of saying vows and making promises to each other and you may be overcome by tears of joy, laughter or uncontrollable smiling and we […]

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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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