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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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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 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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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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Mackenzie + Brody Wedding Reception at The Ashton Depot | Downtown Fort Worth We LOVE a great party with lots of dancing! And where does that dancing occur? The dance floor of course! It’s true that some venues do not always need a physical dance floor due to the nature of their hardwood, marble or […]
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Mackenzie + Brody Ceremony at Robert Carr Chapel at TCU Our full wedding packages always include two photographers, your chosen lead and a second. This allows us to essentially be in two places at once and focus on both the couple and their guests without missing much but sometimes it is beneficial to add a […]
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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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Grace + Gavin City Club Fort Worth We always love a good outfit change but something I really love is when it’s the groom who is changing his wardrobe. You can truly make a statement just by switching up your tuxedo jacket! I’ve seen the move from the traditional black to the very suave white […]
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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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