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  • My name is Tracie and I am a portrait photographer in Wylie, TX.

    Capturing moments that bring smiles, tears, and joy to others is what I love most about photography. There is beauty in so many things that others may not see, but I always take the time to look around to enjoy and uniquely capture those moments to create memories that last a lifetime.

    I specialize in seniors, engagement, bridal portraits, & weddings. I can also offer the latest trends in album/book design to provide heirloom pieces to cherish and share with your families along with gift and specialty archival prints and gallery fine art.

    NEW! Check out my new boudoir website! www.boudoirmoments.com

  • I am currently available evenings and weekends. For the quickest response please send your information requests or other inquiries to info@amomenttokeep.com.

    Thank you!

    a moment to keep photography

An Awesome Sunset

So we had the strangest thunderstorms today and the most beautiful double rainbow I have ever seen. I didn’t get a picture of the rainbows, but the sunset was spectacular. Here is a picture of my handsome hubby:)Isn’t he the cutest?

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Wildlife Photograhy Dallas, TX – Great Horned Owl

I cannot tell you how long I have wanted to find an owl. I was so excited when my husband and I stumbled upon this very regal creature. Come to find out he…or she is a regular inhabitant in a local area park. I just could not believe my eyes when we pulled into the parking lot and stepped out of the car and there he was. I’m not sure if it is a he…but I have already named him Oscar:P

Great Horned Owl

We went back over this morning and I also shot some video with my Canon 7D.

Engagement Session {McKinney Engagement Photographer}

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a BEFORE and AFTER sample from a session. I think this is the best way to demonstrate the value of what I am able to offer my clients at A Moment to Keep Photography.

This image is from an engagement session on a very cold, damp and gloomy morning in McKinney, TX. Even so, you don’t really notice that part right?

It is important for me to creatively enhance images that I see can be much more. Painting with light, enhancing textures, and creating or intensifying the mood or emotion of an image is far more than any snap shot! The first image is perfectly fine, but I much prefer the look and feel of the second image because it has more “drama.” Photography is one area where drama is ok and most often encouraged. I LOVE IT!

The couple becomes more focused the special lighting effects of the foreground especially with the softer muted background with a touch of blur. I tend to try several techniques until I get something that strikes my interest. If you take a moment to study the images below, I am hoping that you can see the dramatic difference.

So if you are looking for that extra something special in your images, please contact A Moment to Keep Photography at info@amomenttokeep.com

See our Engagement Portfolio

Before and After Engagement Portrait

Before and After Engagement Portrait

Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk

I caught this little guy/gal:)when I got home from work yesterday. We had a very lengthy conversation and he/she never flew away!

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Record Snowfall Wylie, TX

So we decided to head outside early this morning to capture some images while all of the snow was still untouched. We received record snowfall in

DFW. We had seven inches of snow in Wylie, TX.

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