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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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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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Packing a Hospital Bag for Fresh 48 Photos
Fresh 48 photos take place within the first 48 hours of your baby's life, oftentimes at the hospital. Many hospitals in the Des Moines...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 28, 20236 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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Welcome New Baby
Right before the Christmas holiday, my second son and I visited our local camera store, Christian Photo. I was having issues with my...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 29, 20222 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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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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Wow-Your Camera Takes Really Good Pictures
"Wow, your camera takes really good pictures!" is a phrase that most photographers have heard before. And though my Sony A7iii is a great...
Calli Tuggle
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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One Dress - Three Looks
Are you struggling to find an outfit to wear for photos Let's start by shopping your closet, because I'm betting that you do have...
Calli Tuggle
Aug 4, 20224 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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Violet's Fairy Garden Photos
Have you ever met a child that is so full of life, adventure, and dreams? I have. Her name is Violet Dorothy, and she is an absolute gem...
Calli Tuggle
Jul 22, 20223 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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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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Francesca & Nightfire
To anyone that is reading this. I want you to close your eyes and I want you to go back in time to when you were ten years old. Think...
Calli Tuggle
Jun 2, 20222 min read
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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