The inner spirit photography blog

Welcome to the Inner Spirit Photography blog!

  1. 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 […]

  2. 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 […]

  3. 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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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. […]

  6. 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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. boudoir image from inner spirit photography, Mark Laurie, black and white image with color

    Radical Black & White Boudoir

    Boudoir and nude portraits rarely draw inspiration from skyscrapers. Yet, it happened. An architecture photographer was taking me through his technique of turning nice but kinda bland colour photographs of skyscrapers. The transition was stunning, powerful fine art transformations. As I watched each step dramatically altering the images, most were counter-intuitive intuitive, giving a bizarre […]

  9. two angels, evil and good.

    Lianna – a Different Angel

    Lianna enjoys her dark side. Her boudoir nude portrait session revealed that slightly twisted part of her personality. She came to our Calgary studio to indulge her more off-beat personality.  Inner Spirit Photography is the perfect place for her to safely explore and express her quirky take on things. Her mischievous smile always gave you […]

  10. Motorbike chopper "Slayer" with Adrienne

    The Chopper “Slayer” Session

    Slayer is not just any bike; she’s a masterpiece. With her oversized chrome-coated engine and award-winning design, Slayer commands attention. My studio is usually all about boudoir and nude photography, but today, Slayer takes center stage. We will still mixed in some glamour, nudes and boudoir photography. Every bike show she’s entered, she’s claimed the […]