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The Whim of Being A Valentine
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.…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Magic of Makeup: Transforming Inner Beauty
There’s something truly enchanting about the power of makeup, isn’t there? It’s not just about the physical transformation; it’s about the journey it takes us on—a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and confidence. Picture this: You sit down in front of the mirror, perhaps a bit nervous, maybe even a tad apprehensive. But as the makeup…