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Janie & Alex – Engagement Portraits at Sundance Square & Nature ParkFort Worth, Texas

March 7, 2019 Engagement

I just adore Alex & Janie! From the moment they walked into my office I just clicked with them and wanted to photograph their wedding! Thankfully they said yes to me and last week on a beautiful winter day we explored Fort Worth for their engagement session. These two met in math class at TCU and fell in love almost 4 years ago. They will be getting married this fall at Whiskey Ranch! After their session I am even more excited for this wedding – they love each other fiercely. Watching them together gave me goosebumps! Centering their relationship is a strong foundation in Christ – this last year has been an adventure as they have been waiting on the what’s next for their lives. I see how they have been called into this time in preparation for their marriage – this relationship is going to do great things! Love you guys and can’t wait to hear your vows, watch you walk the aisle and celebrate with you both.

-Tracy

Ragan & Alex – Engagement Portraits in Sundance Square & Nature ParkFort Worth, Texas

October 31, 2017 Engagement

Ragan & Alex met at TCU and their love story has continued on for over 4 years and headed towards the altar next May! I can’t wait for their Fort Worth Zoo wedding – it is going to be amazing! These two are totally cute together and I love their smiles and how they just fit perfectly together no matter how I had them pose. Ragan is extra cute and has a super fashion sense – if you love any of her clothes from this session head on over to her boutique of Camp Bowie – Hulla B’Lu! For their session we did a little bit nature, a little bit city! It was the perfect vibe and I had a great time getting to know them and chat about their upcoming wedding – most excited, not going to lie – for some animal sightings during the wedding.

Congrats you two!

-Tracy

Katherine & Mason – Engagement Photos at Trinity Park & StockyardsFort Worth, Texas

June 1, 2017 Engagement

Katherine & Mason met while attending Oklahoma State. They first crossed each other’s paths as Katherine utilized Mason’s frat house kitchen to bake up some killer s’mores cookie bars. He felt that it was best not to leave a pretty girl unattended in the kitchen and he then had first dibs on those cookies too! Later on as they joined the same group of friends to study it clicked and these two started dating. They have been together 6 years and life has taken them on many adventures together. Right now Katherine is finishing up Law School before the wedding and Mason is working with his family business out of town. Soon though, they will be married, together and living a “grown up” life as Mason calls it. I know the adulting they have ahead of them will be fun, blessed and full of laughter because these two are darling together and full of giggles – especially when Mason gets close to Katherine. She was getting tickled all session by him! For their shoot we really embraced the Fort Worth vibe hitting up the Stockyards and Trinity Park for some nature photos.
Can’t wait for the wedding at the Ashton Depot in September!

-Tracy

Jackie & Matt – Engagement Portraits in a Natural ParkFort Worth, Texas

April 14, 2017 Engagement

This session just makes my cheeks hurt – I am smiling so much and haven’t really stopped since I photographed these two lovebirds! Jackie and Matt met in college in Tulsa and were a perfect match. Together these two just melt into one another and I love the way Matt looks at his bride to be, he knows he is a lucky guy! These two are doing the long distance dance right now as Jackie travels allot from her home locally to Houston to be with Matt. My prayer for them is that she soon finds that perfect job down in Houston so she can be close to her guy! I adored the long formal frock that Jacqueline paired with this natural location – it made the two of them the stars of the photos! The light we had was perfect for their afternoon session – look at that amazing light! Recent rains had the waterfall full of water and these brave souls barred their feet and walked through it to reach my perfect spots. So thankful for adventures and love filled clients! Can’t wait for their Fall wedding at Robert Carr Chapel and The Ashton Depot!

-Tracy

Annie and Josh – Engagement Session in Fort WorthNature & Fairmount District

March 30, 2017 Engagement

I am CRAZY excited for this wedding. In just 4 short weeks these two are saying I do and kicking off a new life together at MOPAC here in Fort Worth. If you are a bride of mine this sweet lady will look familiar – she is my amazing associate photographer Annie Norvell! I love her sweetness, silliness and passion for photography, Christ and life. I have always thought she was pretty amazing from the first time I photographed her – for her High School Senior Portraits! But, when she met Josh this last year I watched her grow deeper in love with Jesus, focus her life and fall head over heels for a Man that fulfilled her. It has truly been the best to see her mature along side him AND I have really loved getting to know Josh. From Facebook messages and texts to plan a surprise proposal (see it HERE) and being at his side as he nervously awaited the moment he would ask Annie to marry him – Joshua has impressed me with his honesty, fun spirt and desire to serve God and the woman he believes was set apart for him.

This wedding will be a little extra special for me – Annie is like my baby sister – SO, Josh – welcome to the family! I can’t wait for you to marry one of my favorite people in the world because I know she is for sure your favorite.

-Tracy Autem

p.s. – HUGE shout of thanks to Amanda for assisting me on this shoot, helping with poses, making them laugh and generally being a great person. Love you girl!

Jennifer & Stephen – Engagement Portraits at Winspear Opera House & White Rock LakeDallas, Texas

November 20, 2016 Engagement

I am on the edge of my seat in anticipation for this wedding next Spring. Stephen and Jennifer and super fun together and I had a blast photographing them last week. These two met in high school but started dating just a few years ago. Now they find themselves living in Dallas and getting married in San Antonio next year. These two together are pretty much the best. I love Stephen’s silly faces and how he knows exactly how to make Jennifer smile. We explored the Winspear Opera House area near downtown Dallas and Jen rocked a statement cobalt blue dress that made her eyes and hair pop! After a little city we went for a total opposite vibe near White Rock Lake. With their sweet golden pup in towe we snuggled up in the grass and had some fun with gorgeous sunset light. Congrats Jennifer & Stephen! So excited for you two!

-Tracy

Laura & David – Engagement at Texas Christian University Campus & StockyardsFort Worth, Texas

May 13, 2016 Engagement

TCU is a part of this couples story even if they didn’t meet there. They both attended Texas Christian University but met after Laura graduated playing sand volleyball. We kicked off their engagement session at the stadium and around campus to give a nod to their pasts and that because of that connection and mutual fiends and interests these two were destined to meet. With Laura’s California roots and David’s feet firmly planted in Texas we headed over to the stockyards for some laid back photos that give a nod to their home, the place they have placed their roots together as a couple. Loved hanging out with you two and can’t wait of your wedding this Fall at Classic Oaks Ranch!

-Tracy

Courtney & Miles – Engagement Portraits at Dallas Arboretum & White Rock Lake

November 19, 2015 Engagement

This session just makes me giggle and grin. Courtney & Miles met in Dallas and currently live there with their puppy dog – Finley. I had the privilege of taking these two to the Dallas Arboretum and being their tour guide as we took some stunning photos. I can’t believe they have lived in the area so long and had never been! It was the perfect backdrop through – a bit of nature and a touch of elegance to go with their night on the town outfit. Courtney’s dress had the most fabulous sleeves with a peek a boo checkered design. Courtney works at an ad agency and Miles practices corporate law. Although their lives may have them in Dallas today she is a Fort Worth girl through and through so their wedding will be at The Fort Worth Club next summer. Finley – their Husky – joined us for a few photos at White Rock Lake (thanks to Courtney’s Mom for playing dog wrangler!) We found this beautiful pocket of red and yellow autumn leaves and it was just amazing! I love these guys and I am so looking forward to their wedding and working the fab team of Sarabeth Events!

-Tracy

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Allie and Kane – Engagement Photos at Mitas Vineyard in McKinney

November 10, 2015 Engagement

I just don’t know where to start – this session made me so happy, when I came home my face was hurting from smiling so much. Allie and Kane are just the sweetest and kindest couple. Their Momma’s raised them right and raised them together – these two have know each other pretty much as long as they can remember. Kane was always good friends with Allie’s twin sister so as they grew up and he pursued Allie everyone was pleasantly surprised. They are perfect opposites, complimenting one another in every single way. Also they push one another – I love to see that! During the session Kane was egging Allie on singing “Anything you can do I can do better, I can do anything better than you.” It was hilarious but man it worked! That push is what helped me get this AMAZING photo above. I suggested we find a way into the creek and Kane’s determination infected Allie and she bravely scaled a incline to get this image.

Allie picked out some adorable outfits – loved her butterfly skirt! The Mitas Hill Vineyard was a beautiful backdrop for their session and was so diverse in spots to photograph. To end the session they both threw on their college t-shirts for some silly casual photos.

This session was fun in every way and when it ended I hated to say goodbye, I just wanted to hang out with them more! I am looking so forward to my next chance to spend time with Allie & Kane at their wedding next year! Congrats you two!

Check out more fun moments from their session in the slideshow:

Madison & Holt – Engagement Portraits at Dallas Arboretum & White Rock Lake

November 24, 2014 Engagement

Madison & Holt are getting married next July in Fort Worth at TCU’s Robert Carr Chapel and The Modern. Although this couple attended Texas Christian University and met there they live in Dallas so we met up on a beautiful day for some engagement portraits at The Dallas Arboretum & White Rock Lake. I had some scrumptious light, especially for mid day and we overcame the wind for one of my favorite fall photo shoots. Madison looked amazing in her plaid and classic cape sweater and was pretty perfectly complimented by Holt’s sweater. These two are easy in front of the camera, sweet to one another and just perfectly matched. I am so excited for their wedding and to see what DFW Events pulls together for their special day!

-Tracy

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