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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

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

For more check out their Dallas Engagement Portrait slide show:

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:

Lara and Derek – Fort Worth Engagement Portraits

November 18, 2014 Engagement

I am so in love with this couple and their Fort Worth engagement session! I have been shooting almost all of my sessions in Dallas lately so it was awesome to be back over in Cowtown at some of my very favorite locations last week. These two will be tying the knot in March and since I am expecting my little one right around their wedding date I co-shot this sessions with Amanda from my associate team with Lightly Photography. I wanted them to be completely at ease with her and get to know her as well as myself since depending on baby I may not be able to photograph their wedding myself. It was so much fun to shoot along side Amanda, I could totally do that more often! Lara & Derek met while at school at Hardin Simmons and from this first picture above you can see these two are totally into each other and that their relationship is full of laughter. Mia, their pup, came along for their session and she was perfectly matched with little bows for their city photos. I think she may have wanted the entire session to be about her. They will be having their wedding at Piazza in the Village, it’s classic beauty but casual feel totally fits with their personalities and it sounds like they will be having quite the party!

Check out more images in their engagement slide show:

Allison & Michael – Engagement Portraits in Fort Worth Nature

May 28, 2014 Engagement

SWOON times ten is about how I feel about this fabulously organic and nature filled photo shoot. When Allison told me they just wanted light and fun nature shots I knew immediately where we were going and this new favorite spot did not disappoint. I like to do a little scouting from time to time and a few weeks ago my Lightly Photo team and I explored a little trail and found this gem of a field alone side some amazing calm waters. Oh how fabulous it is. It is a trek, a 20 minute walk from the car to this spot but worth every single step. It fit them to a T and I am in love with this session and this cute couple. Allison is the sister of one of my family portrait clients so I was super exited to meet more of the family and snag this awesome wedding. They will be getting married this fall at The Orchard in Azle and after this I am even more on edge for their wedding! Thanks you two for trusting me and for wearing sensible shoes for your session so we could explore!

-Tracy

Still need more of this oh so perfect shoot? Check out their slideshow:

Tracey & Luis – Engagement Photos at White Rock Lake, Dallas

April 2, 2014 Engagement

Tracey and Luis are getting married this coming November and I can’t wait! Number one, she has a really cool name. Now it might have an extra “E” in it but I won’t hold that against her. These two are darling and sweet together and I had a great time with them for their Dallas Engagement session at White Rock Lake. We explored some new spots and some old faves for their nature inspired shoot. The relaxed and classic feel worked perfectly with their attire and personalities. Best part, Luis loves her. Yep, totally. See you two soon!

-Tracy

Katie & Garrett – Engagement Portraits at Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake

December 3, 2012 Engagement

Katie and Garret will be getting married right after the new year in January and I was excited to get to know them and hang out with them for a few hours at The Dallas Arboretum before heading to White Rock Lake. These two are sweet as pie on each other and it was a joy to photograph them. Garrett is away at school in Arkansas right now while Katie is actually living with his Mom in west Texas before the wedding. Soon she will be uprooting to join him in Arkansas and I know they can’t wait to be together again full time. See you two VERY soon!

Carley & Drew {Engaged} Fort Worth Urban Locations & Trinity River

February 6, 2012 Engagement

Has this weather not been fantastic lately? Today it is feeling a bit like winter but the last few weeks we have had unheard of warmth for January and February! That is completely fine with me as we have been busy photographing engagements for some of our 2012 couples. Carley & Drew live near Houston so we had to plan around one of their trips up to Fort Worth to see Carley’s family. We explored a few of my favorite locations and one new spot. Carley requested some photos near the Trinity river and I have been eying these tall reeds by the river off Beach Street for some time so I was excited to finally check them out. It is actually a part of a larger park and bike trails that connects to the park that is home to the Fort Woof Dog Park. Definitely a new favorite spot. Favorite moment during their session, Drew’s awesome eyebrow raise. Maybe I should say moments because I caught him doing it more than once. Love clients that can express them selves. See you two later this year for your wedding in November!

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