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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
Pushing Myself Creatively
During the slow sessions of photography, I always try to schedule some model calls. These are opportunities for me to push myself...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 6, 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
Calli Tuggle
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Packing a Hospital Bag for Fresh 48 Photos
Fresh 48 photos take place within the first 48 hours of your baby's life, oftentimes at the hospital. Many hospitals in the Des Moines...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 28, 20236 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...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Hey Seniors!
High school students, listen up. This one is for you! I know you're probably busy thinking about prom, taking your ACTs, applying to...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Instead of a Cake Smash Try...
For those that don't know me, I am a foodie. But not in the sense that I know a lot about food and preparation and serving, but mostly in...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 21, 20233 min read
Vibe Check
I'm mentioned before how important it is that clients vibe with their photographer. Especially if it's been a long time since you've had...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 14, 20232 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
Newborn Model Call Info
For the last six months, I have had the privilege of photographing newborns in the hospital for Fresh 48 Sessions. I have absolutely...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 26, 20233 min read
What Makes YOU So Special?
Whoa, that question is coming across kind of strong? Let's go ahead and dive in on that one. What makes me so special...? My kneejerk...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 20, 20232 min read
January's Employee of the Month
I thought I'd do something a bit different for this blog post. I decided to do an Employee of the Month shout-out to one of my absolute...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Why You Need Newborn Photos
Des Moines family photographer - newborn photos
Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20232 min read
Style of Photos
One of the most common things I hear on big photography platforms dedicated to photographers is that each photographer is supposed to...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20233 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...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 29, 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...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 8, 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...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 5, 20222 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...
Calli Tuggle
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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
Conversations with Quillan
I had the opportunity to photograph a 2023 Norwalk senior that had me laughing and rolling my eyes throughout the session. Readers, meet...
Calli Tuggle
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Family, senior, couples, and newborn photographer serving the Des Moines, Iowa area since 2021.
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