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  • “Take The One With The Smile . . .”

    “Take The One With The Smile . . .”

    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…

  • It’s Your Spirit – Not Your Age

    It’s Your Spirit – Not Your Age

    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…

  • Looking for a Boudoir Photographer Close To Me

    Looking for a Boudoir Photographer Close To Me

    Distance is a relative thing; it needs context to set it.  Stephanie’s airplane touched down Friday noon. She was through customs and hailing her Uber driver 90 minutes later. She had never been to Canada.  She strolled into my studio the next day, refreshed, no makeup, big smile; excited to start her session.  She settled…

  • The Anonymous Image

    The Anonymous Image

    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…

  • Carol A Woman Transformed

    Carol A Woman Transformed

    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…

  • Image BackStory: Seen In A New Light

    Image BackStory: Seen In A New Light

    Kenisha’s image had a transformation path nearly as remarkable as Kenisha’s personal transformation.  The flow and result of her session reveals the power of boudoir portrait photography. Before I took her image, I envisioned it: a moody image of a woman leaning against an old brick wall, her open jacket revealing hints of sensuality in…

  • Boudoir is for Everyone!

    Boudoir is for Everyone!

    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!…

  • Sexy is Slippery When Wet

    Sexy is Slippery When Wet

    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. . .

    This May Sound Odd, But here is what I want. . .

    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.

    What Expectant Moms Are Doing With Their Tummies.

    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…