I believe that every woman deserves an amazing image of herself through an experience that truly excites her. We have come to regard it as a woman’s right.

I believe that while the images should be breathtaking emotional expressions of who she is, the experience should be as thrilling and empowering as possible.

This is what I love; creating not just images that are treasured but creating a space where women can safely express themselves. Watching them grow from nervous and unsure to confidently bold.

When I started photographing women, there was no boudoir niche. For many, many years I was the only photographer in Calgary exclusively offering women the choice for boudoir and nudes.

When women from across Canada began to come for the Inner Spirit experience, CBC noticed; doing an in-depth TV story on how my photography was changing their lives.

It was exciting when, for year, all of my clients became willing participants a research study by the General Hospital’s Psychiatric Department on how my approach empowered women, helping them overcome challenges.

If you are nervous but want the best photography available, you are not alone; I have photographed over 5,000 women, most started out feeling and wanting exactly what you do.

I love doing this. Collaborating with my clients on their images, giving posing guidance then crafting light to not just bring out their best look, but who they really are, what they want to express.

My clients often say that what I do for them is magical and transformational. I like that.

Mark Laurie, Master Photographer