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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiona's Driveway Paint Session
I absolutely love when my clients come to me with out-of-the-box and messy ideas. When Cindy approached me and asked about photographing...
Calli Tuggle
Aug 7, 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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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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Rowan & Riggs - Circus Edition
I have collaborated with Ashley, the mastermind between Rowan's Heart, several times, resulting in some of my favorite photos to date....
Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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Saxxy Shanda's Branding Session
Have I mentioned that I love color? Maybe once or twice, right!? Lol. But honestly, I live for the colorful backdrops in photos, even if...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 10, 20223 min read
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Hat Trick Renovation
Before my husband and I bought our first home, my ideal home was a large Victorian house. I had huge plans on home restoration and...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 27, 20214 min read
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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