''But, I'm not photogenic!''

This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s a guided, full-service experience designed to help you see yourself differently.

Do you cringe at the idea of being in front of the camera?

Do you avoid photos… or feel like you never quite look the way you feel inside?
You are not alone.

In fact, almost every woman who walks into my studio says the exact same thing.
And then something shifts.

Because this experience isn’t about being “photogenic.”
It’s about finally seeing yourself the way others already do.
I’ll show you how to pose.
I’ll guide every expression.
I’ll create an environment where you can finally relax into yourself.
And the woman you see in your images?
She’s been there all along.

Ready to see what’s possible for you?

Start Your Experience

Not quite ready yet? That's okay.

Join my VIP Facebook Group (for women only)

Hi, I’m Laurie. And I know exactly how you feel.

For years, I heard the same thing over and over again:

“I’ll do it when I lose weight.”
“I’m just not photogenic.”
“Maybe someday…”

That’s why I created this experience.

This isn’t about taking pretty pictures.
It’s about helping you feel seen, guided, and cared for—
from the moment you walk in to the moment you see yourself in your images.

Over the past decade, I’ve photographed hundreds of women, and I’ve been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally in professional photography awards through Professional Photographers of Canada and the Portrait Masters.

But what matters most to me is hearing a woman say,

“I can’t believe that’s me.”

You don’t need to change anything about yourself. You just need to see yourself differently.

Start Your Experience

01. The Consultation

Let’s Talk About What You Want

This is where your experience begins.

We’ll chat about your story, what you’re hoping for, and how you want to feel when you see your images.

I’ll guide you through everything—what to wear, how the session works, and how we’ll create something that feels like you.

No pressure. No expectations. Just support and a relaxed, friendly conversation to explore what’s possible.

By the end, you’ll feel clear, prepared, and excited for what’s next.

02. Fully Guided. Every Step of the Way.

You're in expert hands the entire time.

This is where everything comes to life.

You don’t need to know how to pose or feel confident walking in—that’s my role.

I’ll guide you through every movement, every expression, and every detail, creating a space where you can relax into yourself and feel completely taken care of.

Most women arrive a little nervous… and leave wondering why they waited so long.

03. See Yourself Differently

This is where everything shifts.

At first, it might feel a little unfamiliar.

Maybe even a little outside your comfort zone.

But then something changes.

You relax.
You laugh.
You start to see yourself in a way you haven’t in years.

And when you see your images? You don’t just see a photo.

You see yourself—confident, radiant, and fully present.

You’re not the only one who felt this way…

Before they walked into the studio, they felt unsure…
maybe even a little nervous.

You might feel that way too.

Then something shifted.

Everything changed.

You deserve to feel this way, too.

Ready to see what's possible for you?

It starts with a simple conversation.

Start Your Experience

Claire

"I want my girlfriends to come and do this just to feel glamourous for a day. It's the best feeling in the world!"

Calgary Studio Tour

Laurie MacBrown Photography is an award-winning portrait photographer with a studio located in northwest Calgary. Specializing in headshots, personal branding, family, and boudoir, appointments are subject to availability. We are usually booked several months in advance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR CALGARY PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE?

Professional Hair & Makeup

Top-level Calgary hair and makeup professionals will create the look you want.

Privacy

Custom photoshoot design. You decide who sees your finished images.

Reveal & Order

Every print you buy comes fully retouched with a matching web-ready digital copy. Only buy what you love!

Wall Art Design

Imported Italian-made display boxes, matted prints museum quality art and more.

Wall Art Design & Custom Framing

Legacy Artwork

Seeing your portraits as a tangible thing that you can hold in your hands is an emotional experience that I want you to have as part of the experience that I provide.

I am passionate about gorgeous heirloom prints that will outlive us all.

They are the legacy you leave for those who love you.

I invite you to have the full experience of having your portrait taken and then enjoying your new artwork every single day in beautiful displays throughout your home.

You have had your portrait taken to preserve a memory and celebrate this time in your life.

To let those images disappear onto a hard drive or just exist as a once-a-year memory on Facebook is not the legacy that I want to leave for my clients.

You deserve more.

You Deserve This Experience

I will change the way you see yourself in photos. You deserve to have portraits of yourself that you love, at every stage of your life!

Start Your Experience

The First Step in Your Covergirl Experience is Getting in Touch!

BEFORE/AFTER TRANSFORMATIONS

Before and After Transformation

When you enter my Calgary studio, the first thing I will ask is that you let me take a "before" photo of you. It shows the transformation that happens when you experience a portrait session here at Laurie MacBrown Photography.

Calgary Boudoir Photography for Women Over 40

''But, I'm not photogenic!''

This isn’t just a photoshoot. It’s a guided, full-service experience designed to help you see yourself differently.

Do you cringe at the idea of being in front of the camera? Do you avoid photos… or feel like you never quite look the way you feel inside? You are not alone.

In fact, almost every woman who walks into my studio says the exact same thing. And then something shifts.

Ready to see what’s possible for you?

Not quite ready yet? That's okay.

Join my VIP Facebook Group (for women only)

Hi, I’m Laurie. And I know exactly how you feel.

“I can’t believe that’s me.”

01. The Consultation

Let’s Talk About What You Want

02. Fully Guided. Every Step of the Way.

You're in expert hands the entire time.

03. See Yourself Differently

This is where everything shifts.

You’re not the only one who felt this way…

You deserve to feel this way, too.

Claire

Calgary Studio Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR CALGARY PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE?

Professional Hair & Makeup

Privacy

Reveal & Order

Wall Art Design

Wall Art Design & Custom Framing

Legacy Artwork

Seeing your portraits as a tangible thing that you can hold in your hands is an emotional experience that I want you to have as part of the experience that I provide.

I am passionate about gorgeous heirloom prints that will outlive us all.

They are the legacy you leave for those who love you.

I invite you to have the full experience of having your portrait taken and then enjoying your new artwork every single day in beautiful displays throughout your home.

You have had your portrait taken to preserve a memory and celebrate this time in your life.

To let those images disappear onto a hard drive or just exist as a once-a-year memory on Facebook is not the legacy that I want to leave for my clients.

You deserve more.

You Deserve This Experience

The First Step in Your Covergirl Experience is Getting in Touch!

BEFORE/AFTER TRANSFORMATIONS

Before and After Transformation

Hours of Operation

MON-FRI

9:00 - 4:00pm

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

SAT & SUN

We are closed.

Get in touch!

Don't be shy. Let me know if you have any questions!

Do you cringe at the idea of being in front of the camera?

Do you avoid photos… or feel like you never quite look the way you feel inside?
You are not alone.

In fact, almost every woman who walks into my studio says the exact same thing.
And then something shifts.