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Portrait photographer specializing in newborns, families, couples, and seniors. Serving the Des Moines, Iowa metro since 2021.
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Read more about sessions, inspiration, behind the scenes footage, and some before and after shots on the blog. You can use the search feature if you are looking some specific content such as 'senior' or 'newborn' or you can just scroll and read all the blog posts!
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Newborn Photos - How to Soothe a Baby
What will the photography do to help soothe and comfort the baby during their newborn photos? Here's a list of ways I keep baby calm and con
Calli Tuggle
Feb 123 min read
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Why Investing in a Professional Photographer Is Worth Every Penny
In today’s image-centric society, captivating visuals play a crucial role in how we communicate and connect. Whether you want to preserve
Calli Tuggle
Jan 194 min read
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Go Ninja, TMNT Family Photos!
This was the year we decided to dress as our fav turtles and friends. Funnily enough, the turtles and our boys share similar personality
Calli Tuggle
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Des Moines Music Scene - Musician Spotlight - Ellis Belle
Mara talked to me about the music scene in the Des Moines metro and how she met the team that she would work with the produce her songs, as
Calli Tuggle
Sep 3, 20244 min read
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Boudoir vs Pin-Up Photos
A quick guide for boudoir vs pin-up photography
Calli Tuggle
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Sweater Weather - Boudoir Session
In early February I hosted my first annual Sweater Weather sessions. I wanted to create a cozy, playful, sexy space for women that wanted...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Just Like Dad
I've had Jameson's blog post sitting in my drafts for months. I was so excited to share his photos, but I was drawing a blank on what...
Calli Tuggle
May 25, 20231 min read
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Cuddly and Cute Newborn Boy
I have mentioned before that in the late summer, I accepted a position as an in-hospital photographer for a national company that offers...
Calli Tuggle
May 7, 20232 min read
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Wonderful Wila Turns Two!
If you've known me for longer than five minutes, you've probably realized that I was born in the wrong decade. Although an 80's baby, I...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Spring Mini Sessions
Des Moines, Iowa Family Photographer - Indoor spring mini sessions located in Norwalk, Iowa for Mother's Day, families, couples, & maternity
Calli Tuggle
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Glitter Session: Mom+ Mini
A few weeks ago I hosted glitter mini sessions in my in-home studio. P's mom was the first to book the session. A few days before the big...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Moiré Effect
Have you ever been in a Facebook group primarily made up of moms? Oh yeah, I have. Aside from my least favorite topic of "Name that...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Why You Need Newborn Photos
Des Moines family photographer - newborn photos
Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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January Glitter Mini Sessions
Words cannot describe how excited I am to be offering glitter sessions at my studio this winter! For several years, my husband and I have...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Community Over Competition
"Community over competition" is a saying that I have heard a million times, but never really given much thought to in a professional...
Calli Tuggle
Jul 22, 20222 min read
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Tell Me What YOU Want, What YOU Really, Really Want
I want to know. Tell me what you want, what you really, really want in a portrait session. Do not hold back. Do you want bold colors, do...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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I Want Candy
I have been wanting to do a candy photo session for forever. OK, maybe more like a few months. I approached my friend, Shanda, and asked...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Tiny Cheerleader
When you think of 'cheerleading' or 'cheerleader' what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you came of age in the late 1990's or...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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