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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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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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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...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 1, 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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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...
Calli Tuggle
Aug 10, 20232 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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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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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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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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