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Senior Photos - Top 5 Favorite Poses for the Guys
As a photographer that photographs a lot of high school seniors, I have my favorite go-to poses for senior photos. I have some that I include in almost every session that I know parents and seniors love, then we can get creative. Seniors love to come to their session with ideas, but if they don't--no worries, I've got you! Keep reading to find out my top 5 favorite senior poses for the guys to make your senior photos stress free and a breeze! Don't worry though, I'll do my to

Calli Tuggle
May 182 min read


Styling Senior Photos - Outfits
If you're here, that means that you're a rising high school senior or a parent of a senior. First off--congratulations! That's a huge milestone in and of itself. Senior year is filled with so many firsts as well as lasts. It can be overwhelming, but I am here to take the stress out of your senior photos. One thing that most of my seniors stress over is their outfits. What to wear, what will photograph well, and what represents them. We'll discuss my go-to ways to style senior

Calli Tuggle
May 182 min read


Senior Photos that Represent YOU
As a high school senior, you have ideas and interests, and it's only fair that your senior photos represent you . Who you are in this...

Calli Tuggle
Sep 24, 20252 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.

Calli Tuggle
Jan 27, 20252 min read


Emma - Ankeny Centennial Senior
Ankeny Centennial Senior photographed during two sessions for her senior photo session.

Calli Tuggle
Nov 19, 20242 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...

Calli Tuggle
May 31, 20233 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...

Calli Tuggle
Feb 7, 20231 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...

Calli Tuggle
Aug 28, 20222 min read


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


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


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


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
Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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