The inner spirit photography blog

Welcome to the Inner Spirit Photography blog!

  1. nude woman posed on pool table, black and white by Mark Laurie, Inner Spirit Photo. Calgary, AB

    Karisa – Modeling Nude in Public

    Would you jump at the chance to pose nude for an audience? Here is the story of a young woman who leapt at the chance.  Here is her story about being a nude art object for a live audience.  “Sleeping naked is natural and healthy for the body. Posing nude for a camera is liberating; […]

  2. What Would My Kids Think?

    I am a mother.  I am a role model to two growing and changing girls.  I tell them every day that they are beautiful, that they are radiant, how wonderful they are.  I encourage them to grow . . . to learn . . . to challenge themselves.  They are the light of my life.  I want […]

  3. Reliving Highlights of 2024

    As 2025 starts up we are taking a moment to reflect on our highlights of 2024.  Boudoir Photography in Calgary was one of our best. Who Were The Women Of 2024Like past years, they were diverse in age, with the youngest 31 and the oldest 70 years old. Body shapes varied too, from super lean […]

  4. The Aviator book cover creation

    Creating “The Aviator”

    Writer Terry Groves had a problem. He needed a cover image for his book. His inspiration was the  1918 calendar print “The Sky Pilot” by Musselman, based on pilot Harriet Quimby.  Little trivia: in 1911, Harriet became the first licensed female airplane pilot in America. In 1912, she crossed the English Channel, a rare thing back […]

  5. body painted Santa and the grinch

    Santa & The Grinch

    You can tell it’s Christmas when Santa and the Grinch arrive. While we usually do buoudoir and nude photos, this is a whole new thing. Our body painters create complete characters. These three are a perfect example. Usually, our studio is the home of boudoir photographs and nude photography but we also have body painting […]

  6. Eve’s Star Trek/Christmas Boudoir Session!

    It was her first boudoir session. It was going to be as unique as she was, as her special request was going to be, if she could find the studio who could do it. She researched photogaphers. She personally visited each studio. We were her most recomended studio. When she came to us, she knew […]

  7. Blonde woman sitting in bubbles in a giant chapaign glass. for her boudoir nude photograhy session

    Bubbles- What A Boudoir Blast!

    Bubbles – They’re Tricky With a Mix Master whirring and a whisk twirling, I struggled to create bubbles for my bubble sessions.  Then, a client offered her solution; it was a brilliant approach! With no effort, big, fluffy bubbles appeared in seconds from just a little soap. It felt like magic, and it was so much […]

  8. Justine’s Boudoir & Disco Ball Session

    “I wanted to give my DJ boyfriend a really cool gift, so I called up Mark. I brought records, headphones, and a disco ball to the session, and we made magic! He loved them!” – Justine L.  Justine arrived at her boudoir and nude photo session with a bold vision and some very unique props. […]

  9. 20 Pro Selfie Tips

    Usually, we are talking about the great boudoir and nude photos we create for women. Today, we thought you might like some help when taking your own images. So, the tips and tricks for the perfect selfie are here.  Selfies are ubiquitous nowadays to show off where you have been, what you are selling and […]

  10. Mythical Mermaids

    A mermaid glides past my lens, her hair flowing weightlessly in the water. Her tail, a dazzling five feet-long with a three-foot fin, moves hypnotically. She turns her head, smiles . . . and I have the shot.   At first glance, it might seem unusual for a Calgary Boudoir and Nude portrait studio to feature […]