The full story is that women often pose to explore who they are physically, emotionally and spiritually. In the process, they often experience something akin to a rite of passage, taking them to a new, heightened sense of self. Psychiatrists have studied and written about Inner Spirit, because of our healing powers. The studio has helped battered and abused women recover their confidence and self-image. Many photographers offer boudoir and nude photography. Few can claim, though, that in capturing beauty and creating visually stunning images, they also deliver empowering, transformative experiences.

Jan has been doing all of this, and working on the images themselves, since the birth of Inner Spirit. Back then she used brushes and paints on negatives, transparencies and prints. Now, it’s digital touch-ups, with attention to detail such as lines and blemishes. At Inner Spirit, you will always look like you…at your very best! Managing many of the studio operations, Jan is constantly on the go. She likes working behind the scenes, making things run smoothly. She is the organized Yin to Mark’s chaotic, creative Yang.

Like Jan, Fran also enhances the images. That wrinkle that miraculously vanished could be her handiwork. She is highly creative with digital art. She preps the images for viewing. You will find Fran working with Mark at trade shows and often assisting in some of his more complex projects.