this work is about art, and the people within it.


i'm a fine art boudoir photographer in calgary, alberta. i photograph in a way that's grounded and deeply human: fine art and storytelling that values presence over performance.


people often call my work "different." not because it's trying to be, but because it isn't built around trends, formulas, or what boudoir is supposed to look like. it's built around connection, and slowing down, and images that feel lived-in and honest.


it isn't about posing or perfection. it's about turning real people, real bodies, and real moments into art.

A young woman with dark hair gazes over her bare shoulder, wearing an off-shoulder sweater in dramatic moody lighting.

 

 

 

without art,

we are all just foreground.

the art is heavy. the experience is not.


my work is dark and cinematic, and i take it seriously. but i am not serious. i'll talk your ear off about something completely unrelated, lose my train of thought mid-sentence (goldfish brain, it's a whole thing), swear a little, and make you laugh before you even realize you're comfortable.


you don't have to arrive confident, polished, or knowing what to do. that's my job.


you just have to show up.

 

goldfish brain, elephant memory

 

things i forget


where i put my coffee (microwave. again.)

what day it is

why i walked into this room

my keys, my phone, my train of thought

things i never forget


your name, and how you take your coffee

that one time your partner pissed you off

the part of you you're nervous about (and why it's about to be my favourite)

Close-up black and white photo of wet female torso with water droplets on skin.
Moody black and white photo of person smoking with dramatic smoke swirls in dim light.
Silhouette of nude woman posing gracefully by large window with bare winter trees in black and white.
Black and white maternity photo of pregnant woman in lingerie standing by window with natural light.
Silhouette of person pressing hand against wet glass shower door in dramatic black and white photo.
Dramatic black and white portrait of woman with nose ring and dark lips in shadow.
Black and white close-up of female figure wearing delicate black lace thong underwear.
Black and white artistic photo of figure draped in flowing white fabric sheet.
Artistic black and white close-up photograph of female buttocks against dark background.

the experience and the art are inseparable.


how you're held during the process matters just as much as what we create. presence, safety, trust, and ease aren't extras. they're part of the work.


i photograph often because i love this. creating fuels me, and repetition sharpens my eye. but nothing here is rushed. your session gets the same care whether it's your first time in this space or your fifth.


what you walk away with is art that reflects who you are, not who you think you should be.

Artistic nude boudoir portrait of a woman standing by a window in soft natural light.
Woman in blue underwear standing with back to camera beside a warm glowing floor lamp.
Close-up portrait of a woman with dark hair covering her face, red lips visible in moody shadow lighting.
Silhouette of nude woman lying on mattress beneath window in warm low light.
Artistic nude boudoir photo of a woman posed in dramatic chiaroscuro lighting against a dark background.
Black and white silhouette of nude woman lying prone on surface near glowing window.
Artistic nude silhouette of a female torso in dramatic dark chiaroscuro studio lighting.
Close-up of a woman wearing black strappy lingerie in warm dramatic sunlight shadows.
Artistic nude back view of a woman in dramatic low-key lighting near a window.

on investment


working together starts with the session experience. artwork and collections are chosen afterward, once you've actually seen your images.


the session fee is $499. it covers your time, preparation, professional hair and makeup, and the guided experience itself. there's no pressure to pre-select anything.


most clients invest between $1,500 and $7,000, depending on how they want to hold the work: albums, wall art, digitals, or a mix.


full pricing is shared openly when you inquire, so nothing is a surprise. ask me anything. i mean it.


the art from your session is meant to live beyond the day itself.


i offer a small selection of heirloom pieces: fine art albums, wall art, and curated digitals. they aren't add-ons. they're how the art gets held, revisited, and lived with.


albums are designed slowly, treating each image as part of a bigger story rather than a pile of singles. wall art is chosen for presence, pieces that ground a room instead of shouting in it. digitals are there for when you want to carry the work with you quietly.


nothing here is mass-produced. nothing is rushed.

An open black photo album displaying a minimalist botanical print page with elegant script handwriting.
Vintage brown leather journal with embossed CHAOS text, standing upright on wooden surface in natural light.
Black velvet book with minimalist gold dog outline embossed on cover, resting on dark textured surface.

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Black and white artistic photo of draped sheer fabric flowing over a human figure in dramatic shadow and light.
What people say


Testimonials

What an amazing experience, to have someone capture your vulnerable side and trust they treasure it. I have waited years to do this thinking I was never good enough. I let go..and was blown away by what I saw. I am beautiful, powerful and a strong woman. Thank you to Riana for capturing me.

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Black and white artistic photo of a pregnant belly above water in a bathtub with floating petals.
What people say



Testimonials

Riana made me love some of my body parts more. The pictures took my breath away. I almost didn't recognize myself in some of the pictures, I was so happy and surprised I could look like that. I loved the pictures so much and it was soo fun. I want to do another session with Riana. I even told my gfs about how great it was because I want them to feel and see how pretty they are too. I was so nervous I almost didn't wanna do it, but Riana made everything so comfortable and relaxing

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A blonde woman in black lingerie poses in silhouette against a large bright window, highlighting her curves.
What people say


Testimonials

I was SO nervous, but Riana made me feel so comfortable and taken care of - I was worried about looking awkward but again, Riana made me look AMAZINGGGGG. I struggle with body image and confidence but having this session and the images from it has given me such a boost - seeing my body from a different point of view has given me a new perspective on my body image and seriously put me on cloud 9.

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Get in Touch

if this work resonates, you're welcome here.


reaching out doesn't mean you have to have everything figured out. it's just the start of a conversation, and i'll remember every word of it (even if i can't remember where i put my keys).


session in vancouver or on the island? i'm always down, just ask!

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do you see yourself as art? are you experiencing a shift in your life? as a gift?

Close-up black and white artistic body photography showing feminine abdomen with navel detail.
Soft focus black and white silhouette of pregnant woman highlighting baby bump in artistic maternity photo.
Black and white artistic nude figure study with hands covering chest against rumpled white bedding.
Dramatic high-contrast black and white silhouette artistic nude photography with minimal lighting.
Silhouetted woman in black underwear sitting on bed facing window in moody boudoir photography.
A woman sits curled up on a bedroom floor in dim moody lighting, hugging her knees in a contemplative pose.
A woman in dark lingerie sits curled on a window ledge with a city view in soft golden light.
A pregnant woman stands in silhouette by window blinds in a warmly lit bedroom, cradling her baby bump.