merlot | Tracy Autem Photography

These night time shots kill me! Like, make me jump up and down I’m so happy for the opportunity to make the dark look beautiful! I think almost all photographers love beautiful natural light but sometimes that just isn’t what your day has. In the fall/winter in Texas with the early sunset time it is often dark when the ceremony ends. We take that challenge and love to create some moody, romantic lit portraiture. I love this series of images of Caroline & Mitch in the garden at the Ashton Depot and out front with the lights of Fort Worth behind them. The depot is one of my favorite venues in Fort Worth – it is always beautiful and the service and food there is just perfect. Caroline & Mitch’s guests enjoyed the entertainment – from a fun caricature artist to the fab band. A sparkler send off and on to the Honeymoon!

Thanks to the amazing vendor team that made this wedding such a pleasure:

Lindsey Brunk – Planning

Lynn Films – Daniel Troupe

Ashton Depot

Legacy Cakes

Tenacity Band

LuLu’s Bridal Boutique

Twigs & Twine Floral

Minted – Paper Products

Nordstrom – Bridesmaids Attire

Jos A Banks – Menswear

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Caroline & Mitch were adorable and I am thrilled to be sneaking in this amazing peek at their wedding before the Thanksgiving holiday. Caroline looks like a Hollywood starlet and the beautiful deep fall colors and greenery at this wedding just had me swooning. We met up with the girls for some preparations at the Sheraton in downtown Fort Worth before heading over to Broadway Baptist. I love this church for its beautiful architecture and gorgeous getting ready room! We had a perfect day so we did many of the bridal party and family portraits outside the church before the ceremony. When it was finally time to walk the long aisle Caroline was all smiles and Mitch was so excited to see his beautiful bride. My favorite part of their ceremony was the moments directly after – where I caught this great image above. As they walked out of the chapel they were hugs, kisses, closeness and lots of chatting about their days. Those first moments as man and wife are always a winner for me. I get to be present for something that is so private and special. Congrats you two!