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      Cowgirls Are Hot

      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 […]

      Asian woman in rhinestone bra laying on back during her nude boudoir photography session by Mark Laurie

      Fascinating Woman Reveals Herself

      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 […]

      Fine Art woman with guitar by Mark Laurie of Inner Spirit Photography

      Bold Fine Art Wall Print

      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 […]

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      Boudoir Water Sessions

      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 […]

      Red head with tattoos smiling at camera by Mark Laurie of Inner Spirit PHoto

      10 Tips To Your Perfect Photogenic Smile

      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 […]

      Dee Mago nude yoga pose in BW by Mark Laurie of Inner Spirit Photography

      When Less is More – on so many levels

      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 […]

      BodyPainted art by Mark Laurie

      Celebrating Body Painting

      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, […]

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      Her Nude Photo Shoot Was Her Adventure

      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 […]

      Boudoir with jewel bra, asian woman romantically posed by Mark Laurie

      Why I Shoot Boudoir Photography

      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 […]