Stories tagged Nude portraiture.
KC arrived at my Calgary studio nervously hopeful. She was slender, the result of hard work paying off. She looked younger than her years, which she was quietly proud of. She wasn’t sure whether to credit genetics or her self-care, but she would happily take it. She still carried body insecurities—sadly, most of the familiar…
One Woman’s Calgary Boudoir Story about Joy, timing and seeing herself differently. After 48 years as a Calgary boudoir and nude photographer, and having photographed more than 5,300 women, I have learned all the many reasons women walk through my doors. For some, a boudoir or nude portrait session is about embracing their body. For…
Can you imagine the rush of a tiger walking between your spiked high heels? Feeling that feline fur slide across your calf? In my Calgary Boudoir Photography Studio was Tasha, a tiger cub, with Chandra, a wonderfully free-spirited woman. Tasha was around two months old, looking fierce in this photograph, but she was really a…
When Calgary celebrates our western heritage with the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, cowgirls show up in cowboy hats, jean jackets, and ridin’ boots. Some even have spurs. I’m not sure you can call these boudoir photo sessions. But they do. There are the girls, women, who ride, rope ‘n race. They are unbridled and…
A Calgary Boudoir Photography Session Filled with Variety, Creativity and Joy Lori described herself as a “complex woman.” “Complex” . . . She looked me in the eye to emphasize it: “I am not a complicated woman though.” She wanted her Calgary boudoir photography session to reflect the many sides of her personality rather than…
Our Latest Reflections Journal entry is out. You can read at. https://bit.ly/Reflections2026-05-28 Mark shares about Angie’s Boudoir Yoga session. Breaks the “gotta wear. lingerie if it’s Boudoir.) rule. This is a different story about expressing your inner vision. The second story has a hidden heart in the image. Look for it, let us know if…
One pose flowed into the next with such ease that I often found myself lowering the camera for a moment just to watch. Some people strike poses. Angie inhabits them. She has never been a model. As a lifetime fitness devotee and trainer, she has been on stage. As a trainer, she demonstrates. She has…
Our latest Journal entry is out. You can see it here- https://bit.ly/Reflections2026-05-09 Includes a story about a woman hitting a 50th milestone. Her memory anchor is a milk throw session. powerful images with a delightful story. Mark shares his big awards night, his own anchor. Winning a major trophy and the journey his image took…
Valentine’s Day is precious for romantics. Even more for boudoir photography in Calgary. A boudoir shoot by Inner Spirit Photo is an indulgence. Like Chocolate, it enriches your senses. It makes you feel special. As a gift, it is a one-of-a-kind expression. The interesting thing is, so many women are giving the gift to themselves.
Karla borrowed her partner’s treasured comic books for her boudoir session. At the viewing, he made an unexpected decision that revealed where he believed the real treasure was.
A Calgary Boudoir Photographer’s Insight Into Why the Most Popular Image Isn’t Always the Right One—for Her Her boudoir photo shoot was incredible! She daringly exposed the full range of her personality. She got bolder and more vulnerable than she believed she could. She is pretty excited to select images for a book, but even…
Frankie is the poster woman for this idea: that it’s your spirit—not your age—that defines you. At 70, she’s both young at heart and a wise soul. She greets each day with a grin and a touch of wild abandon. But behind that smile is a deep well of strength shaped by years of personal…
Unpacking the creative empowerment behind these unforgettable experiences. Flames race down your legs, sweep across your bum, and rise up to your shoulder blades. You are looking at the camera so you can’t see them—and oddly, the heat is barely felt. The flames leap three to four feet above your body, alive and bright, dancing…
Our Body Fire add on to our boudoir photo shoots and nude photography are popular but soon won’t be available. They are amazing, like a phoenix rising flames race from breasts to toes, across arms and from shoulders to bums. We have had flames dancing on the brims of cowboy hats, traveling down silver chains…
Body Painting is a unique and powerful personal expression. It has been popular in our Boudoir photography mix for several decades. Back in the 1980s I got an accreditation in body painting photography. Showing is always best. Here are some stories to go with some of our more interesting body paint sessions. She loved Steampunk.
If you are curious about a boudoir or nude photography session you may have heard it can be life altering. From the raves of the over 5,200 women that I have photographed, I can tell you it changed their lives. There are a lot of positives to a boudoir photo shoot that can shift your…
Your boudoir photography session is going to be about your empowerment and body embracing or your celebration. Or most likely, mix . In Inner Spirit Photography’s Calgary studio, nude or boudoir photography lets you express a little bit of your devilish side. That expressive mix of naughty and nice. Our clients do have more fun…
One of the first things women ask us is “What is the cost or what do you charge for a boudoir photo session or a nude portrait?” We need to give them some perspective first for it to be relevant. Warren Buffet’s famous quote, “Price is what you pay, Value is what you get” is a…
Deb It is always a lot of fun exploring a new idea with a client. Deb had already been in a couple of time for boudoir and nude portraits and wanted something different this time. You never know where you will get inspiration. Mark had seen some interesting images of a fashion shoot in a…
When we distill the essence of why women come in for a boudoir or nude photography session it is these two reasons. They want body embracing and all that goes with that, like empowerment, confidence, body love, and perhaps seeing their own beauty or its level for the first time. Or it is Body Celebration…
It’s common for women to love their boudoir or nude photographs so much that they want to put them up on the wall. They don’t want to be recognized; they just want to be the art. Sarah was torn. She loved her image; it was perfect for a wall print. She felt that with the…
I have walked on fire. I believe in the benefits of breaking through comfort zones. My boudoir and nude photography clients experience the rush of breakthroughs in every session I do. I admit I’ve gotten used to it; I still love it. Emily, though, had not seen it. She was assisting me with a water…
I found Mark struggling. Hi, I am Suzie. He was taking the conventional approach to explaining the experience that his boudoir and nude photography gave women. He was approaching it wrong. I said there is nothing conventional about the nudes and boudoir photos you create. So I offered my perspective, a woman who has been…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Some Really Embrace It! The 1950s stereotype of what a woman should be has been replaced with a more empowering vision of what she could be. Boudoir and Nude portraits of women were not a thing yet. Today’s woman is complex, dynamic, and unapologetically a warrior. Can you imagine how a Calgary studio like Inner…
Jane was wonderful to photograph. She had come in for a mix of boudoir, lots of nudes and some glamour or beauty. She had searched through all of the boudoir photographers in Calgary before settling on Inner Spirit. Jane had been here before but then as the support person for her friend. Checking out other…
Can You Be Too Old for a Boudoir Session Spoiler – It’s a Myth! There is no age when you are too old for a boudoir session. Here are some stories to my point. First, on her 70th birthday, Verona came in for her first boudoir session. I have photographed Verona and her family for…
Watching the reactions of clients experiencing boudoir and nude portraits over 45 years, I have learned a few things. The bolder the photography experience, the more profound and transformative the emotional impact. As you move from regular portrait sessions to glamour, boudoir, and finally to elegant, expressive nude photography, you can feel these escalating changes.
Wearing fire is a bold wardrobe choice. It is not your typical boudoir experience; we put the fire right on your skin. We had three women volunteer for our promotional session. It was exciting, daunting and emotionally a breakthrough for them all. First, yes, it is real fire, a very safe process with a pro…
Her eyes sparkled with barely contained excitement as I handed her the book. This collection of images from a transformative nude boudoir session had reset her life, reshaping how she saw herself and interacted with the world. It was, to put it simply, life-altering. Carol often reminisced about the day she became “Carol, the fearless…
The first ochre-rich pigment brushed onto human skin around 100,000 years ago. This was the raw, basic start of body painting art. Tribal rituals and war paint were the first expressive use. You have probably seen remote tribal cultures still practising painting at this level. Today, in places like Calgary, Canada, it has become part…
Cowgirls Are Hot! They are wickedly independent women; they run with their own rules. They work hard and play hard. Nude and Boudoir Photography is a natural choice.That is why they are such a delight in our studio. They are bold, usually going for the nude poses, perhaps with a hat or boots, and neither…
Fascinating Woman Reveals Herself Women who come in for boudoir or nude photography portraits are usually fascinating ladies. They explore what excites and interests them. Some come in for confidence building, and some to see themselves in a different light. They all reveal so much about themselves in their images. They discover so much about…
Guitar Lady – a Fine Art Wall Piece Fine Art Friday. This is a bit over the top, yet it is a popular approach. It adds energy to the image, visually moving the image to a different level of interest. What I enjoy about my approach to boudoir photography is the range of concepts I…
Boudoir Water SessionsJun 4, 2022 Mixing boudoir photography with water is a sensual blend. You can get even bolder with nude photography while you splash. Imagine your mirror reflection in the water. Perhaps the added warmth of floating candles or some rubber duckies encircling you for fun. You can add energy with water splashing off…
When Less Is More. Being a boudoir / nude photographer for over 40 years, I have found that the less a woman wears, the more she can express her authentic self. There is another side to the “less is more” statement. Professional boudoir photographers design their shots. Volume is not as crucial as getting the…
Celebrating Body Painting Body Painting Art is a creative add-on to our Boudoir and nude photography sessions. We start off with 2 hours, but most go for the 4 hours. Body painting is a matter of coverage and detail. The more of each, the longer it takes. It is emotional to watch your body disappear,…
Her Nude Photo Shoot Just before her Southeast Asian Tour Not everyone comes in for empowerment or confidence. This client loves adventures. Clare’s session happened just before she left on a 6-month trip through Vietnam and South East Asia by herself. She has gone on alone trips like this before. She is so vibrant, eager…
Top 12 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Boudoir Photography A boudoir photo session can be a bit scary. Asking questions helps calm the nerves and it becomes less of an unknown. I have noticed some questions bubble to the top, so here they are: Do you share my images? Only if you would like us…
My Boudoir Session – 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 . . .
His Surprise Payment For Her Nude Photos I have many stories of extraordinary reactions at the viewings of their partner’s nude or boudoir images. It is a very magical time, the viewing or image reveal, often full of surprises. Lots of spontaneous, intimate and moving moments happen. This story moved our client on many levels;…
Heels Are Body Painted Women I love body-painted women. Just watching their faces as their bodies transform during their nude body painting, is fun. Their nude figure becomes this personal art piece over a few hours. (check out the High Heel body painted vidoe at the end. ) My clients are embracing it too. We…
Nude ESPN Athletes Talk About Empowerment ESPN is an unexpected magazine to have an annual nude athlete edition, especially talking about nude empowerment. Even more surprising is how many of the athletes talk about it being an empowering moment for them. Sadly the ESPN Body 2019 issue was the last year for their print version. Most…
How Robin Empowered Herself Robin’s Life Coach, to empower her, had taken her up some pretty steep hills, cresting each peak, she felt more personal power returning. There were a lot of hills to climb, she softly explained. She had looked into some dark places within. This last step would be her breakthrough. Robin Decides…
Our Client’s Journey She nervously asked, “What can I expect? I have never done a boudoir or nude photography session before.” A pretty good question that nearly every woman asks when we chat about booking her session. Every step of a woman’s boudoir and nude photography experience has been refined over 40 years. It is…
The Matchmaker Experiences Her Thrill Working a nude and boudoir photoshoot. I did a nude & boudoir photography session with a Matchmaker the other day. It was such a delight. As we talked, I realized what we do is similar. We find each person’s personal beauty. We bring it to the surface for our clients…
Is A Body Painted Lady Nude? Body painting is having a very sheer second skin covering your nude body. The whole body could be covered when the art is finished, or bits of skin still peek through. When you look into the mirror, you can see the transformation. So are you nude now or considered…
Courage vs Confidence The Boudoir Factor Most people think that confidence is what they need, and it becomes what they search for. I must admit that few women first think that a nude or boudoir photo session can be a solution. I’ll come back to that in a bit. What is interesting is a definition…
The Freedom of Flying Nude It is a rare experience taking flight nude or even in flowing boudoir lingerie. You float effortlessly in the image. It’s a powerful and free feeling! A rare experience, a thrill, relate women who have done it. We added one of those exercise bouncy mini trampolines to our studio props.
The Benefits of Signing Up For A Boudoir Session According to general studies, it is found that most women all across the globe sign up and go for a Boudoir or nude photoshoot only for getting photographed. But, in reality, a Boudoir session is much more than this. Yes, you read that right. Boudoir is…
Our studio looks like a Hollywood FX shoot. Water rains down on her slippery skin, splashing before it gathers into streams racing down over the curves of her body. It reaches the pond at her feet, creating ripples that disturb her reflection, giving it its own life. Flashes pop, electrifying the air, revealing not just…
This May Sound Odd, But Here Is What I Want. . . You might be surprised how often we hear that phrase. We have become known for creating unique solutions, so the question comes up quite often. One mother explained that her child was at the perfect age, She was just adorable and so sweet.
What Expectant Moms Are Doing With Their Tummies “I am sorry I never got professional photographs of my pregnancy.” That is one of the biggest regrets my clients mention upon seeing our expectant mom display prints. While they are coming in for their personal nude or boudoir session they do reflect on what could have…
When Being Nude Isn’t Being Exposed. “ I was photographed nude yesterday.” Is a conversation stopper, my clients have had fun with. They slide the comment in innocently during a pause in a conversation with friends. It always has the same effect. Each person at the table imagines what being nude is to them, usually…
She nervously asked, “What can I expect?” A pretty good question that nearly everyone asks. I have been refining the experience she will have for over 40 years. It is transformative and exciting. Everyone is surprised how quickly the nerves fade away! When you first reached out to us something in our conversation connected, gave…
Not High Heels – Body Painted Women! I love body painted women. My clients are pretty thrilled too. For many years we have created some spectacular body painted art. Not this yet though. When I first saw this video, (watch it at the end) I thought it was just big replica shoes. Then one moved,…
Is A Painted Lady Nude? Body painting is having a very sheer second skin covering your nude body. When the art is finished the whole body could be covered or bits of skin might still peek through. When you look into the mirror you can see the transformation. So are you nude anymore? The most…
Seems pretty bold, doesn’t it? Even for a charity event called Fashion Forward.But they are bold. This year they invited us to bring one of our Body Painters to body paint an expectant mother as we auction off Photography and Body Painting Sessions. Our participation in the silent auction is not very silent. It…
Painted Mommy-To-Be Tummies I love working with body painters. They do the most creative art on bodies. This Sunday a collection of painters covered both full body nude pregnant moms and on some just their tummies. They took full advantage of the wonderfully round shape; so different than the usual bodies they paint. Of course…
Really, my staff is looking at me like I have become unhinged. Let me explain. Usually my nude or lingerie images are arty or sensual, fun with big grins, or dramatic. But today I am going through images from our Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Set Session Some of these are hilarious! I came across a…
