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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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Calli Tuggle
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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
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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
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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Calli Tuggle
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Sep 29, 20222 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Aug 28, 20222 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Aug 4, 20224 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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....
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Calli Tuggle
Dec 27, 20214 min read
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...
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Calli Tuggle
Dec 8, 20212 min read
Sully's Transformation into The Mandalorian
At the beginning of November, I was approached by my friend Missy, asking about my experience with Photoshop. It seemed like a loaded...
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Calli Tuggle
Oct 9, 20213 min read
Spotlight: Kitchen Corner Knitting
I'd like to introduce you to one of my very favorite humans on the planet. No, probably the entire universe. Helen. I meet up with Helen...
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Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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