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Thorson Photography

Locality: Ainslie

Phone: +61 401 399 163

Address: Ainslie Shops 2602 Ainslie, ACT, Australia

Website: http://thorsonphotography.com.au

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24.01.2022 Every September I photograph this amazing family #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer

23.01.2022 Mum’s are boring they only talk about their kids Let’s unpack this... 1. When you first have a baby it’s all consuming, day and night. If you had something in your life that took up almost 100% of your brainpower, you would talk about it.... 2. After having a baby your brain is like mush, you actually lose gray matter. It’s a foggy time, so talking about your baby is way easier than digging through your brain to talk about politics or exercise...or something else guaranteed to take up more of our limited energy. 3. Our babies are our favorite things and you sure talk about your favorite things A LOT. Yep we hear about your latest life changing diet (which you promise is totally easy and works), your new boyfriend, your new boyfriend’s motorbike (you also love motorbikes too now btw), your wedding, your new gym, the drama with your mum (yes drama is your favorite), your MLM (which isn’t a pyramid scheme) and how you’re quitting your job to become a life coach because of a dream you had. Be cool, your mum friends have listened to you for years...let them talk about their new babies. It doesn’t last forever, they’ll eventually get sick of talking about babies and want to talk about the drama with your mum again...but until then be kind and supportive, they’re dealing with a lot #canberramums #canberramotherhoodportraits #motherhood #canberraphotographer #motherhoodphotography

23.01.2022 When I say I photograph families in my studio this is not what people expect If you don’t have time to clean your house and you still want indoor photos, book in a studio shoot with me. #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberrakids #familyphotography

22.01.2022 I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions, instead I like to be changing and growing all the time. But this year feels like it needs positive resolutions, so here are mine... 1. Start cooking more from recipe books, instead of making stuff up (I’m a pretty bad cook when it comes to anything that isn’t cheesy breakfast food) starting with @juliaostro new book.... 2. Keep working on the new structure of our business so that we get to spend lots of time as a family, don’t get burnt out and make enough money to live comfortably. Balance people. 3. Walk more and use the car as little as possible (which is going to be WAY easier now that we’re moving). Have you got resolutions? Share them with me! (Please no diet and weight loss ones) #canberraphotographer #canberrawomen #canberra2021

22.01.2022 I miss these simpler days. Yes I get more sleep now, but the actual hardcore parenting has begun. I no longer have to just keep my kids alive...I have to make sure I teach them how to be kind decent humans. It hurts my brain, what to tell them, when to tell them.... God help me not to screw them up. #parenting #canberramums #breastfeeding #canberrabreastfeeding #canberrakids #canberraphotographer #breastfeedingphotography

21.01.2022 Why do you love photographing mothers and babies so much? Mum’s forget themselves. I feel like one of my jobs is to help them see clearly what they’ve done/are doing. BECAUSE THEY ARE AMAZING.... YOU ARE AMAZING. Remember that when you’re crying during breastfeeding because your nipples are cracked. Remember when you can’t sooth your baby and so you’re both crying together. Remember when a stranger stops you in the street to tell you what you’re doing wrong and you cry in public. I see you, we see you (all the other mums who’ve been there). One day you’ll be out of the fog and you’ll see yourself more clearly too #canberramums #canberrababyphotographer #canberramotherhoodportraits #motherhood #canberraphotographer

19.01.2022 My 5 year old this week asked why did you have two kids? I guess I wanted you to have a friend to play with... I replied. You should have had zero kids, children are hard work... I laughed yes they are. The next day - Whilst trying to put sunscreen on the kids and getting ready for school I beg please, why can’t you do as I ask and stand still...you’re driving me nuts Walt turns to look at me earnestly and says mum I told you yesterday, you should have had zero kids we’re difficult. #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberranewbornphotographer #newbornphotography #thefamilynarrative

19.01.2022 Those days when newborns fall asleep on my studio bed #canberranewbornphotographer #canberrababyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberramums

18.01.2022 This shoot was epic #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #familyphotographer #canberrakids

18.01.2022 On Friday 4th Sep I’m doing maternity minis I know you’re feeling a bit blah, I know that you don’t feel like having your photo taken...but trust me you’ll regret not having photos of your incredible body later. (I sure do ) https://thorsonphotography.com.au/maternity-minis/... Tell your prego friends! #canberramaternityphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberramums

17.01.2022 I’ve been having more and more mums who have multiple kids coming in for shoots with only one of their children. This isn’t about playing favorites, it’s about celebrating their bond without the chaos of all the kids together I’ve been so inspired, I’m thinking of doing individual shoots with me and my kids too.... There is no rule that says you must do every shoot with your whole family...or if there is it’s a dumb rule #canberramums #canberrafamilyphotographer #motherhood #thefamilynarrative

17.01.2022 Those long days of being pregnant and having a toddler, where naps are hard to find and exhaustion is the norm. Big hugs to you ladies #canberramums #canberraphotographer #canberramaternityphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #thefamilynarrative

17.01.2022 I’m so thankful for my mum. Yesterday we were chatting about body stuff and how hard it’s been for her. Like most of us she was taught to dislike her body from a young age, taught to go on fad diets and to try to shrink her perfectly healthy body. But unlike her mother she did everything she could not to pass on these lies to me. She only ever said positive things about my appearance and she NEVER put me on a diet.... She fought for me, even though she struggled herself. Her choices made my life better and now her granddaughter’s life better. Each generation working for the next, fighting for the next #canberramums #motherhood #selflove #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer

17.01.2022 I need a good belly laugh, the kind that rattles your bones. #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberrakids

16.01.2022 Years ago I worked with a guy who proudly told me I’m a fatist, you know how racist people hate black people? I hate fat people. At the time I laughed it off, I was young and terribly uncomfortable...but I didn’t know what to say. (I’m ashamed to admit that my first thought was probably ‘I hope he doesn’t think I’m fat’.) Today if someone said that to me I’d want to punch them in the face. I wouldn’t punch them, but I would want to.... PREJUDICE OF ANY KIND IS NOT OK. We’re taught that fat bodies are bad and therefore ok to discriminate against. LIES. There are no good or bad bodies. We’re taught from a young age that skinny = good and fat = bad. We need to stop teaching this, we need to take care of our kids minds and stop feeding them this garbage. Fat people are just as valuable and worthy of love as skinny people. If you are interested in speaking up for oppressed and marginalized people this includes fat people. Be an ally. #canberraphotographer

16.01.2022 A few things that have drawn attention to my age this week... 1. My brother and his wife came over for dinner and we talked in length about how good Metamucil is. 2. I was overjoyed, no OVERJOYED when I found washing powder for more than half off...I practically skipped out of the IGA.... 3. I finally understand what ‘suffering from gas’ means...I used to think it was old people speak for ‘needing to fart’. Bubbles in your belly hurt! #fridaynightthoughts #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberrakids

16.01.2022 Let’s teach our girls that their value doesn’t come from how they look. Let’s teach them that they’re are valuable because they’re human. Teach them that worth isn’t something that grows and shrinks depending on the size of their thighs.... Show them that they are worthy of love, by showing love to yourself. #selflovecanberra #canberrakids #canberramums #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #selflove

15.01.2022 When should I get maternity photos taken? There is no perfect answer to this question, but I usually suggest somewhere around 30-35 weeks It’s such a small window of time and I don’t want anyone to miss out so I’m now doing maternity minis once a month! ... One of my biggest regrets is not being photographed when I was pregnant. Now all I have to remember the time by is a few iPhone shots of me looking tired and wearing leggings that covered 85% of my body. Don’t make the same mistake as me. https://thorsonphotography.com.au/maternity-minis/ #maternityphotography #canberramaternityphotographer #canberramums #canberraphotographer

14.01.2022 Most of us get to a point in our breastfeeding journey where we feel more like a food source than a human... But then for most of us it gets better and a bond like no other is formed Did you experience this? Or I was the only one feeling like a jersey cow? (Pump, feed, pump, feed, pump, feed)... #canberramums #canberrabreastfeeding #breastfeeding #canberrafamilyphotographer

14.01.2022 When I was 19 I went to study abroad in the USA. Before leaving an American friend said Don’t be surprised if guys over there don’t find you attractive, you look different to American girls She then went on to explain how guys in the USA would think my friend Mel is super pretty...but not me. I’m 37, those words have stuck with me.... Anyone else have a story like this? Fun fact: One American boy did like my weird face (did I mention she implied my face was weird?)...Caleb my now husband #canberraphotographer #canberramums

14.01.2022 Even if you find it hard to love yourself, watch your words...they’re listening. Those tiny ears hear everything, they hear every negative thing you say about yourself. Their eyes watch closely as you stand in front of your mirror sadly pinching and poking your fat.... I understand it’s hard. I understand you’ve been programmed to dislike yourself...we all have. But you can help make it better for your kids, you can be that positive voice, that safe space where they learn that how they look doesn’t determine their worth. Show them. #canberraphotographer #canberramums #canberrafamilyphotographer #motherhood

12.01.2022 The first thing we did in 2021 was to move house. There were lots of reasons that contributed to us selling our beautifully renovated apartment and moving to a rental down the road from our studio. But mostly it was wanting more time together.... For the majority of small business owners we love what we do and it takes over our lives. Caleb and I want the small business we love, but we also want balance. So hopefully in 2021 we will keep improving and find a way to not work too hard/feed our family/produce work our clients love #canberrasmallbusiness #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer

11.01.2022 Eat this Christmas and enjoy it. Ignore your family members who call themselves naughty for having dessert. Fight the negative messages that you’ve been told about your body.... You don’t need to exercise to burn all your extra Christmas calories. Wear stretchy pants. Be kind to yourself. #canberrawomen #canberraphotographer #canberraportraitphotographer #canberraboudoirphotographer

10.01.2022 Do you want kids? Is everyone telling you it’s the greatest thing ever? Or are friends secretly whispering that they wished they hadn’t had kids?... I’ve been thinking about this a lot since reading a post by @sarahthefirth yesterday. I have kids, I love my kids, I don’t regret having them. But they’re hard work and life changing and some people don’t seem to think much before having kids. Are you the over-thinker or the person who jumped in with no idea? Sorry for all the questions I’ve got lots of stuff swirling around in my head! #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberramums

10.01.2022 Let’s talk about how we compliment each other... 1. You can compliment someone without putting yourself down. Example: Wow your hair is beautiful and curly, I wish I had hair like that...mine is always so flat and gross.... Try again: Wow your hair is beautiful and curly. 2. You can say someone looks good without mentioning their weight. Example: Wow you’re looking fantastic, did you lose weight? Try again: Wow you look fantastic today. 3. Try complimenting something else besides a person’s appearance. Example: You always look so beautiful. Try again: You are hilarious and I just love spending time with you. We can do better #canberrawomen #canberraphotographer #canberramums

09.01.2022 When you support my small business you’re feeding my family This year has been difficult, we all know this. But for many small business owners they’ve seen their businesses die or they’re currently sitting on the brink of destruction. Support them, spend your money with them.... Here are some businesses I love: @seedandsproutco - I’ve gotten rid of all the plastics from my shower with them (love the citrus and mint shampoo) @ryder_label - I got a kick ass dress from these guys. @moxomandwhitney - Buy flowers for your friends. @kingallery - Amazing jewelry. @sweetbonesbakery - everything delicious. @oat_studio - I just purchased a beautiful cushion and everything else is sooooo beautiful. @canberramediationcentre - the nicest divorce lawyer in town. @shopgirlflowergirl - my neighbors. It’s easy to get tired of hearing about other people’s struggle, but let’s not forget and let’s not make them ask for support...it’s hard to ask for help. Please list below other businesses you love so that we can support them too! Also if you don’t have the money right now to support, tell your friends about the small businesses you love...shout their names from the rooftops so that they know you love them #canberrasmallbusiness #canberraphotographer #smallbuisness

08.01.2022 I’ve got some breastfeeding mini spots still available on the 9th Oct Chances are your partner is very bad at taking photos of you and your baby...or they forget. Let me help take some photos you will LOVE, cause this time goes fast. http://thorsonphotography.com.au/special/... #canberrabreastfeeding #canberrabreastfeedingphotography #canberramums #canberraphotographer

07.01.2022 Happy birthday to my handsome pants husband Mr Caleb Thorson. He’s the magic behind this business you rarely see and without him we would be average. He’s usually the smartest person in the room, but he’s also just as creative. Caleb is equal parts kind and grumpy...and I’m so glad we met when we were barely adults so we can spend as much time together as possible

07.01.2022 Exciting news!!! On Friday 25th September I’m going to be opening up my studio for ‘Madonna & Child’ minis! These shoots are inspired by the old masters and have a painterly quality about them. I freakin love them and I hope you do too. Book in now https://thorsonphotography.com.au/madonna-and-child/

06.01.2022 I see a lot of women grieving for their pre baby bodies, it makes sense because most big changes in life bring some sort of grief. But the idea that a woman needs to ‘bounce back’ or should feel shame for their new body is ridiculous. We’ve grown and birthed humans, we’re AMAZING and anyone who tells us otherwise is an asshole. #canberramums #canberramaternityphotographer #canberraphotographer #maternityphotography #pregnancy

06.01.2022 Aaaaah! Amanda! THANK YOU. Isn’t it amazing that after nearly 6 years of knowing you (and pretty consistently getting our photos taken by you!) that we still get completely blown away whenever we get to open a new gallery for the first time?... Thank you for capturing our home and the special and challenging early days of learning to be a family of four so perfectly. It’s all the in between moments that you manage to catch that I just love so much. It’s just so authentically us. We love them, we love you. (When I get emails like this they make me all emotional ) #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberramums #canberranewbornphotographer

06.01.2022 The end of 2020. I should have an inspirational message or something prepared...but I’m tired...you’re tired. So be kind to yourselves and to the people around you (also to people online cause no one likes a troll).... Happy New Year #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer

05.01.2022 Being a parent right now is scary....actually let’s be honest being human right now is scary. But being a parent you have these people that you’ve made, people that need skills to navigate this crazy planet. I try to focus on teaching my kids, because it’s something I can change and somewhat control. I don’t know what kind of world they’ll be given, but I can make sure they’re equipped to handle it.... Here are some skills/traits that I’m trying to teach - kindness empathy cleaning washing cooking (right now this translates into getting snacks from kitchen themselves) interpreting their feelings sharing their feelings (by talking not hitting) doing things they don’t like eating vegetables (they’re not great at this only cucumbers, carrots and corn right now) listening that how they look doesn’t change how valuable they are Ok now that I’ve started this list I feel like it could go on forever I’ll stop (with lots more things still in my head). Feel free to add to my list below #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberrakids

05.01.2022 I will NOT feel shame because of my lack of exercise. I exercise and like most things it goes in cycles. Sometimes I’m super keen and invested, other times I have trouble motivating myself. Since becoming a mum exercise has become more tricky, mainly because I’m more time poor and sleep is a precious commodity (I used to go to the gym at 6am).... I exercise when I get the opportunity and also when I have the motivation. Yes, yes I know ‘the more you do it the more motivated you’ll be’. ‘You’ll feel better and look better if you’re regularly exercising’ Ok here’s the deal, my relationship with exercise used to unhealthy. It was just a way for me to try and conform my body to society’s ideals...and I did it all under the disguise of ‘wanting to be fit and healthy’. But really deep down my hidden motivation was to make myself smaller, more valuable. Now when I exercise it’s for strength and because it feels good to move my body. This shift of mindset has meant I don’t need to stress if I go a week or two without exercise, it means that if I feel like I need to rest I can do so without guilt. I’m not 100% there and sometimes old negative thought patterns sneak in, but it’s getting better. I know some of you might read this and feel defensive, like I’m saying you exercise too much etc. I’m not. Exercise is great for your body and mind. But it’s just a bigger priority for some other people than it is for me. There is also no shame in loving to exercise a lot...shame only comes in when you make people feel bad for not exercising as much as you #canberramums #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer

05.01.2022 Today my brain feels mushy, I don’t have the capacity for an interesting caption Big emotions drain my brain. #canberramums #canberraphotographer #breastfeeding #canberrababyphotographer #motherhood

05.01.2022 I worked on something new today #canberramotherhoodportraits #canberramums #motherhood #motherhoodphotography

05.01.2022 I used to want my photos to be perfect, but perfection as my focus took so much of the joy out of photography. Now I ask myself is this photo interesting? How does this make me feel?... This shift has made me love my work so much more #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberrakids #canberraphotographer

04.01.2022 I’m back at work and editing like crazy #canberramums #canberramotherhoodportraits #canberrababyphotographer #canberraphotographer

04.01.2022 A mum once told me that her greatest fear for her kid was that they would grow up and be fat. My greatest fear is that my kids wouldn’t speak up for fat or other marginalized people. That they would be bullies, rather than protectors. #canberramums #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberrakids

03.01.2022 I think one of my favorite things about having kids is showing them all the best stuff in the world and seeing their minds blown Like ice cream, pizza and 90’s sports movies. This morning driving to school we put in a Sigur Ros album and watched Walt barely be able to contain himself. The beauty of the music made him fidget and tap and smile...and when we arrived at school he just wanted to stay listening in the car. Showing my kids what people create makes life a little mo...re magic #canberranewbornphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberramums

02.01.2022 When you are busy creating don’t have time for comparisons. Last night I was laying in bed and I thought about a photographer who’s work I admire ‘I wonder what they’ve been up to lately?’ I thought and I popped across to their Instagram to check. This seems small and meaningless. But the backstory to this is that I used to check their work all the time, I would compare our work and generally feel crappy about myself.... But over the last couple of years I’ve really changed my focus. I’ve put all my energy into creating work that I’m proud of, not work that I think others will like or that I’ve copied from other people. I’m just doing my own thing. The more I do my own thing, the happier I’ve become in my work and honestly I very very rarely find myself comparing. It’s been totally freeing. #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer

02.01.2022 It seems silly to talk about how hard this year has been...again. We’ve seen the memes and funny quotes about what a garbage fire it’s been and still is. Some people are ‘pivoting’ successfully and others are losing everything. ... As this time continues on and becomes the norm for goodness knows how long, let’s not forget those who are struggling. It’s easy to get burnt out by all the bad news and to ignore it...but let’s keep our eyes open. Let’s shop locally and find ways to support small businesses in our communities. Let’s reach out to people in our lives that we haven’t heard from, especially the single ones in quarantine. Let’s be willing to share our own struggles and be quick to listen and support the people struggling around us. Let’s not forget that even if we’re ok, many others are still drowning. #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilylifestylephotographer #familyphotographer

02.01.2022 I’ve got a couple more spots available for my breastfeeding minis on the 20th. I know you’ve been hibernating for months and don’t feel like being photographed...but trust me this time goes quick and you’ll regret not having photos taken. These breastfeeding pictures will be your favorite ... #breastfeeding #canberramums #canberrabreastfeeding

02.01.2022 School Photos are back! It’s a new school year and we’ll be offering our kids shoots on the 28th and 29th Jan. The shoots are $50 and you get 1 digital file and a A4 fine art print included in that price.... https://thorsonphotography.com.au/school-photos/ Tell your friends (please)

01.01.2022 The best advice one of my friends gave me when I started breastfeeding was It might hurt a bit, your nipple/boobs are giant and he has a tiny newborn mouth. Up until then everyone told me it shouldn’t hurt... Eventually it stopped hurting, when he grew and his mouth was able to handle my newly acquired DD’s.... #breastfeeding #canberramums #canberraphotographer #canberrabreastfeeding

01.01.2022 In my job I meet so many wonderful dads... Dad’s who teach their kids - How to be kind.... To listen. That it’s ok to cry. To knit. Cooking. Cleaning. Sports. Positive conflict. Empathy. The list goes on. Thank you #fathersday #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberraphotographer #canberradads

01.01.2022 I’ve still got some spots available for my Madonna & Child Minis on September 25th! Mums you hardly ever get photographed with you kids, don’t miss this chance to have some beautiful images taken They’re only small once and it goes fast. You won’t regret booking these, you will regret missing out...I hear it all the time I wish I’d come to see you for photos sooner, they’ve grown up so fast ... https://thorsonphotography.com.au/madonna-and-child/ #canberraphotographer #canberrafamilyphotographer #canberramums #canberrababyphotographer