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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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Calli Tuggle
5 days ago3 min read
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
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Calli Tuggle
Jan 272 min read
Dominic - Dual Athlete's Senior Photos
Dominic is an athlete and wanted to incorporate his sports (football and wrestling) into his senior photos.
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Calli Tuggle
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Sneak Peeks, Watermarks, and Filters
When I started out as a professional photographer, there was a lot of little things I had to decide for my business and my brand. Some of th
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Calli Tuggle
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Emma - Ankeny Centennial Senior
Ankeny Centennial Senior photographed during two sessions for her senior photo session.
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Calli Tuggle
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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
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Calli Tuggle
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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.
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Calli Tuggle
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Camera Basics & Exposure Triangle
There's more to photography than simply clicking a button, but most people are unaware of the relationship between light
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Calli Tuggle
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Favorite Baby Names From a Fresh 48 Photographer
Your child's name is one of the most important things you can gift your child. They'll outgrow their carseat, onesies, and even their...
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Calli Tuggle
Aug 10, 20232 min read
White Sheet Session
If you're anything like me, you've spent hours scrolling Pinterest while procrastinating doing the laundry. I love looking at out of the...
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Calli Tuggle
May 31, 20233 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
May 25, 20231 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
May 7, 20232 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Spring Mini Sessions
Des Moines, Iowa Family Photographer - Indoor spring mini sessions located in Norwalk, Iowa for Mother's Day, families, couples, & maternity
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Calli Tuggle
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Why You Need Newborn Photos
Des Moines family photographer - newborn photos
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Calli Tuggle
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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...
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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