Uncategorized

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How can Boudoir photographs be the perfect gift? Wedding planning is a whirlwind of checklists, color palettes, and endless “must‐do” tasks. Somewhere between cake tastings and dress fittings, it’s easy to forget that your wedding is a celebration of intimacy, love, and a lifelong commitment.  In your search for a wedding night gift that breaks away […]

Being a Judge for the Best of the Best reality show in Mexico, I had few opportunities to photograph the competing models.  Brittany was one of the 12 finalists now at the resort. They came from all over the US, with a couple from Canada. In addition to the camaraderie they had created, there was […]

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Why I shoot Boudoir Photography This may be hard to imagine, but at one time, boudoir photography was not an option for women in western Canada. Inner Spirit Photography was the first studio in Calgary to offer boudoir photography exclusively. This was 41 years ago. I can still recall my first client’s faces and their […]

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 […]

What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. What will you do today? “If your life’s work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough.”– Wes Jackson This is from the Monday Morning Memo by Roy Williams.  I believe this is a great […]

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 […]

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, […]

10 Tips To Your Perfect Photogenic Smile  Smiles are tricky things. Be it in a nude or boudoir photography session or in regular life. We judge a person a lot by their smile. Smiles can warm our hearts, terrify us, be a warning or just a pure expression of joy. That is a lot of […]

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 […]

Angel Wings – Take Your Fantasy For a Flight Have you ever watched Victoria’s Secret models strut down the runways flaunting their bouncy wings? Wishing you could wear a pair like that? Or perhaps you are just an angel at heart, would like to play the part. There is a serenity you feel when these […]

It’s empowering! It doesn’t matter who you are or why you want to do it. Even men can book a  session! We’ve all carried different stories. In the midst of life’s chaos, it’s perfectly fine to acknowledge your worth. Being confident is beautiful and sometimes, we need to reassure ourselves we still got-it-going-on. It’s fun! […]