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How cute are Caitlin and Connor?! I got to meet up with these two on a beautiful day at the Dallas Arboretum. Caitlin and Connor met back in high school and even went to college together but didn’t start dating until a few years ago. I love seeing couples whose love has grown out of […]

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I can’t get over how fun and cute Maddy and Colin are! I met up with these two over in Dallas right before Thanksgiving and it was the perfect day. I knew I was going to love photographing this super cute couple the minute I met Maddy. She has the bubbliest personality and brings the […]

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I had the privilege of photographing Molly’s senior portraits last week! This girl is stinkin’ gorgeous and could totally be a model! I had so much fun hanging with her and her mom (One of our favorite vendor friends – A Stylish Soiree!) and creating beautiful portraits! Molly will be heading to Arkansas for college […]

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I love this time of year. Everything about Katie and Matt’s engagement session was perfection! From the weather to how cute these two are together! We started at The Dallas Arboretum where we took full advantage of the beautiful light and fall pumpkin patch! You can’t see a bunch of pumpkins and not take a […]

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I am OBSESSED!!! Everything about Jessica and Garrett’s session was purely amazing. These two are so natural in front of the camera and I love it when my couples take what I give them (as in poses and direction) and start to make it their own. Jessica and Garrett just have that chemistry together and […]

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I love getting to photograph my couples again after their weddings! It was so great to see Sydnie and Bryant again and the newest addition to their family, Tony! Tony might be the best dog I’ve photographed in a long time. He was all about posing for the camera and receiving hugs and cuddles from […]

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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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