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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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Sweater Weather {Boudoir Photos} 2025
In winter of 2024, I offered my first 'Sweater Weather' mini sessions. It was so much fun documenting women and showcasing their strength an
Calli Tuggle
Feb 162 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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Instead of Posed Photos...
When we think of family photos, so many of us think of the stuffy posed photos from the 1990's. The unnatural poses and plastic smiles.
Calli Tuggle
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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A Decade Down and a Lifetime to Go - 10 Year Anniversary Photo Shoot
Maridith went on to state that her and Jeff would be celebrating at the gorgeous Surety Hotel in Downtown Des Moines. The hotel provided the
Calli Tuggle
Aug 4, 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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Changing it Up - Sunset Session
I've mentioned a time or two (or a million) that I am such a lover of learning. I would be a full-time college student if college courses...
Calli Tuggle
May 31, 20233 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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Shh, We're in a Library!
I have known the Severe family for six or seven years--ever since their oldest son was a pre-verbal toddler that communicated through...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Why do Photos in YOUR Home?
Have you ever considered having a professional photographer come to your family home to do a lifestyle session? I want to quickly go over...
Calli Tuggle
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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The Addams Family Maternity Session
Were you a 90's kid, like me? If so, you probably remember the 1991 movie The Addams Family. At the end of the film, the family's...
Calli Tuggle
Nov 12, 20222 min read
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Let’s Hear it for the Boys
I am the mom of four rambunctious boys ages 2-10 so I did not bat an eye when the Jordan family scheduled their session with their three...
Calli Tuggle
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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What's the Deal with Bokeh?
Have you ever seen a photo that had a creamy, almost blurry background, but the subject was sharp and in focus? Did you know that there's...
Calli Tuggle
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Can you Feel the Love?
I don't know what is in the air around Central Iowa this late summer, but man, I am feeling the love between my clients. From the...
Calli Tuggle
Aug 28, 20222 min read
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How it All Began
I've mentioned before that my family did not take many photos when my sister and I were growing up in the 90's. We would maybe get a...
Calli Tuggle
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Mike, Darla, and the Bike
I received the best compliment ever from Darla after she booked a session with me. I got her on the phone, and I asked her how she heard...
Calli Tuggle
Jul 20, 20222 min read
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The Post Nobody Asked For
Nobody asked for this post, but I feel like I need to lay down a few hard and fasts about me, my beliefs, and my opinions and how it is...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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Morning at the Botanical Garden
I had the most magical time Sunday morning at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with the Caffrey family. I've known Stephanie for...
Calli Tuggle
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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