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  • Creating “The Aviator”

    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…

  • Santa & 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…

  • Eve’s Star Trek/Christmas Boudoir Session!

    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…

  • Bubbles- What A Boudoir Blast!

    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…

  • 20 Pro Selfie Tips

    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…

  • Mythical Mermaids

    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…

  • The Chopper “Slayer” Session

    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…

  • Every Woman Is A Warrior

    Every Woman Is A Warrior

    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 Tells Her Story

    Jane Tells Her Story

    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

    Can You Be Too Old for a Boudoir Session

    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…