Lightly Photography 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Artistic, Genuine & Intimate
1612 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76110
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817-966-8729
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 2003
Employees: 4
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About

Welcome to Lightly Photography where we specialize in genuine, intimate photography with an artistic edge. We love what we do and have fun working with our brides.

Each wedding and couple that we work with is unique so all packages are customized to fit your needs and budget. You select which artist to work with to set your base price and then customize with the products and services that are important to you. Our wedding day coverage is always full coverage up to 8 hours with 2 photographers.

Working with Tracy Autem, president and photographer, starts at $2950 and includes an engagement session with photo favor for your guests and an online slide show to enjoy the week after your wedding. In addition you receive $400 product credit for you to apply to the things you want as well as a 16x20 gallery wrap.

Or you can choose to work with one of our amazing associates starting at $2050 and include full coverage of your day with Sarah and an assistant. In addition you receive an engagement session and photo favor for your guests as well as online proofing and $300 print credit.

Give us a call to discuss your wedding photography or schedule an appointment.
817-966-8729


Destination Wedding Photography available
A retainer of $850 and a signed contract is all it takes to reserve your wedding date.
  

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Endorsements
Lightly Photography's work speaks for itself! With such great talent and fun people to wrok with, how could you go wrong! Our brides love them too - the proof is on our walls - come see for yourself!
Lightly Photography has a fresh, innovative approach to making everlasting photographic memories. While they can take the standard posed pictures, they also know how to capture those "unposed" memories, allowing those being photographed to relax and look and feel like themselves, which I think always makes for better shots. Sarah Bunyard made our experience totally fun and natural.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Lightly Photography is happy to offer hand coloring, retouching and coloring of your images. Through our online printing progam the client also has the power to crop their own images, change from color to black & white or sepia and even request special retouching when placing an order.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
Lightly Photography is prepared to work with any lighting situation.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Tracy works as the primary photographer with one assistant
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
yes
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Only 1 wedding per day, up to 2 in a weekend
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
yes
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
hourly rates are available but full day packages are also offered.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Overtime for an hourly event holds the same hourly rate, $300 including online proofing and digital images on disc.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
One per 5 hour period, Both photographers are never off at he same time.
 
Do you charge for travel?
Travel expenses incur outside the DFW area
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
2 weeks
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
Proofs are online for 3 months after the event
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes but in most packages the couple recieves images on disc with shared copyright.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes, Lightly Photography only uses the best images from an event for public display and will always make you aware where they are being used.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
All wedding packages include digital negatives from the wedding
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Magazine style leatherbound albums, hard bound proof books and coffee table books
 
When will the client get the final album?
8 weeks after the design process is complete

Tips and Advice
How do you choose a wedding photographer?  Truth be told it is harder than it first sounds.  This choice will impact the way your memories are preserved and presented but will also impact the tone of your wedding day.  The photographer has more contact with the Bride and Groom than perhaps anyone else on the day of the wedding.  Other vendors will pick up a check and provide a service but your photographer will be your best friend all day.  A good wedding photographer goes beyond taking great pictures and puts the couple at ease.  Here are the three main things to remember when choosing your "emotion artist:"

1.   Look at several photographers websites and select a few that fit your desired style.  At this point do not look at price ranges, pick what you truly think you want.  Call or email your choices with details about your wedding day and a request for a price range.  From here pick atleast 2 photographers to meet with.
 
2.   What can they really offer you that fits in your budget?  Find out and compare, you liked their work now you must consider the product for the price.  Ask to see examples of their albums and other products.  Do you like the quality and overall presentation?

3.   Can you spend the most important day of your life with this person?  You know you like their work and the price but it all comes down to this.  Your photographer must set you at ease, make you want to have fun and enjoy yourself.  Once you've narrowed down your choices rely on your gut and go with who makes you feel confident.  Maybee they cost $300 more than the other guy but that will be worth it if your smile is natural and you can forget they are there.