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The Future is Female
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -...
Calli Tuggle
May 10, 20223 min read
Pippi Longstocking - Molly's Story
I have been a voracious reader since I was a young child. I used to devour entire chapter books in an entire weekend and would make near...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 25, 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...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Looking Ahead
I am a planner, a list maker, and a goal-setter. I do this constantly in my personal life and now as a business owner, I do this here as...
Calli Tuggle
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Tell Me What YOU Want, What YOU Really, Really Want
I want to know. Tell me what you want, what you really, really want in a portrait session. Do not hold back. Do you want bold colors, do...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 27, 20222 min read
The Big But...
"I really want to get pictures done, but...." Ope, hold up. I'm going to stop you right there. Don't you dare tell me that you aren't...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 26, 20223 min read
Wayne and Garth
The 90's were a very special time for movies and music. I was just a kid, but I have very vivid memories of that timeframe. Some of my...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 20, 20223 min read
Length of Sessions
When I get new inquiries, one of the frequently asked questions I get is, "How long is the session?" I feel like that's such a tricky...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 14, 20222 min read
March Nature Walk
Isn‘t it crazy what one warm, sunny day can do for your psyche? Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous outside, so Boy #2 and I went for a...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 14, 20224 min read
March 5, 2022 Storm - Norwalk, Iowa
Around 5:30 PM on March 5, 2022 three supercell storms ripped through Iowa, creating three tornadoes. The storm began in Southwest Iowa...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 11, 20221 min read
I Want Candy
I have been wanting to do a candy photo session for forever. OK, maybe more like a few months. I approached my friend, Shanda, and asked...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Tiny Cheerleader
When you think of 'cheerleading' or 'cheerleader' what's the first thing that comes to mind? If you came of age in the late 1990's or...
Calli Tuggle
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Emotive Nurturing Mini Sessions
Motherhood has so many ups and downs. It's such a joyous time. When you give birth, you are literally changing everything about yourself...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Well, That Was Awkward
Do you ever have the feeling that you're the most awkward person in the room? I swear sometimes when I meet someone new, I walk back to...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 16, 20225 min read
Picture Perfect Minis
I did it! I successfully completed my very first mini sessions. To say I was nervous was an understatement. Photographing several...
Calli Tuggle
Feb 8, 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....
Calli Tuggle
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Remembering Your Pet
When you're a kid, the thing you dread the most is becoming like your parents (amirite!?) But once you're an adult, you start to realize...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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
Picture Perfect Mini Sessions
The quote, "Life isn't picture perfect, but it has perfect moments" struck me recent. And I really loved it. Rarely are things exactly,...
Calli Tuggle
Jan 10, 20221 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...
Calli Tuggle
Dec 27, 20214 min read
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