AMBER

THORSON

I am a natural light photographer and mentor who's passion is capturing emotive connection

  • Travel Photographer

  • Photography Mentor

  • Lifestyle Photographer

  • Family Photographer

Specializing in:

  • Sunset Session

  • Studio Session

  • Lifestyle Mini Session

  • Motherhood Session

  • Family Session

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER 

For the non traditional, the rule breakers, and the ones who plan to be present with their loved ones.

Being a photographer has fulfilled my life in so many ways. Being able to walk into a beautiful space where I feel loved, trusted, and creatively encouraged by people who inspire me means the world to me. On top of that, I get to document moments that are meaningful beyond words for those I create with. This career has taught me so much about myself, the world, and what love is truly about. I am not here to show up with a camera and shoot the traditional photos. Any photographer can stick you in a field at sunset snd get good photos. I want to create more than photos together. I want to create an experience that feels true and genuine to you. Whatever stage you are in at this moment, it deserves to be remembered for years to come. This is your big love and moments you never want to forget. Tell me your story and lets create something beautiful together.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER

Photos are so important and us Mamaโ€™s need to get in front of the camera with our babies. I know its so hard to do. It feels like a chore and so many times we feel we have to be in the perfect shape or our hair and makeup need to be perfect for photos but guess whatโ€ฆ..that is simply not true. You are BEAUTIFUL and that is exactly how your babies see you! This time goes so incredibly fast and capturing the raw love is what we will want to remember forever.

Oh and did you know that I offer travel sessions?!

Yep, thatโ€™s right! While most of my sessions currently take place around the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa areas I also offer sessions all around the country. My ultimate dream would be to load my family up and take a tour of the country together all while photographing amazing families. That would be so perfection in my book!!! So the next time you are ever loving my work and wonder if I would travel the answer is YES!!!

Allow me to hold space for you

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  • In person mentorship customized to photographers need

    Zoom call and questionnaire prior to mentorship

    Includes a styled session (family, motherhood, newborn, maternity or couple)

    Includes discussion on client prep, styling, session flow, lighting, location selection, business Q&A. helpful tools, personal projects, and more!

    Editing demonstration (we will edit some photos from the session)

  • We discuss what you want! Business, client prep, styling, gear and settings, session workflow, and editing.

    A questionnaire will be sent prior to our zoom meeting to be sure the mentorship is customized to your need.

  • Family, Newborn, Couple and Maternity sessions include 60 minute session, online gallery and access to client closet and personalized styling help. Travel options available for additional fee.

  • Online gallery and access to client closet and personalized styling help

    I suggest booking between 29-34 weeks.

    Sessions typically last 30 minutes

  • All sessions include 60 minute session, online gallery and access to client closet and personalized styling help. Travel options available for additional fee.

    This is a documentary style session that takes place in the comfort of your own home or studio and will last somewhere around 1-2 hours. Images captured in this session are family focused with some of baby only as well.

    Lifestyle newborn sessions can be scheduled from birth through one month old.

  • Includes 40+ edited digital images for download in online gallery with print release.

    Includes a zoom or phone call a couple of weeks prior to the session to discuss location and wardrobe coordination along with access to my client closet.

  • Includes 20 edited digital images for download in online gallery with print release.

    Includes a zoom or phone call a couple of weeks prior to the session to discuss location and wardrobe coordination along with access to my client closet.

What people are saying

โ€œAmber is such a joy to work with. A genuine soul that instantly makes you and yours feel welcomed and comfortable. Her eye for design was my initial draw, but her creativity in the experience is what makes me want to come back for more. Highly recommend Amber to capture lifeโ€™s precious moments.โ€ -ALYSSA

โ€œThese photos are by far one of the best gifts I have ever received. I could not stop the happy tears from flowing when Amber sent them my way. Amber has the most calming, laid-back, wonderful energy about her. She makes it so easy for the whole family to enjoy the process, even for those that donโ€™t like having their pictures taken. :) And her work speaks for itself. Her work is romantic, emotional and she has a knack for capturing the most beautiful moments.โ€ -JENNIFER