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ASHLEY THIEL

The world needs who you were made to be.
After graduating high school in 2010 I picked up a camera and never looked back! In 2012, I attended Central Lakes College in Staples, MN for Photographic Imaging and opened a studio two years later. It's been a journey with lots of love and tears along the way, but I can proudly say that in 2020, I plan to be more creative than ever and take so many risks to truly create beautiful stories for all of my clients! Memories that you can cherish and love over and over again.
When you book a session with me, I help you plan wardrobe. Listen to your vision. And when you show up that day, don't worry about a thing! We will laugh, we will dance, we will act silly, but one thing I can promise is that we will have a great time! So what are you waiting for?! Let's get you in front of the camera!
WHAT I LOVE TO SHOOT

Well, a few of the things I love to shoot.

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    FAMILIES
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    WEDDING
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    NEWBORN
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    ENGAGEMENT
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    MILESTONES
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    STYLED SHOOTS

"She has been taking our family photos since our first was born and never disappointed. Have her booked in advance for maternity photos and newborn,3,6,9,12 month for our third baby and can’t wait to see how they all turn out. She is always great with the kids and they have fun rather than them being upset they have to cooperate for photos" -Farrah Mae Miller

"Each time pictures are done with Ashley (I've used her for years now) the result is better and better. I always think there is no way she can top these pictures and yet the next time she delivers even more exceptional quality pictures and ideas. If I could give her more than five stars I would." -Ginger Becker Line

"Where do I even start!! We have been using Ashley since she started doing pictures, and I honestly don’t think I could go to anyone else. She always has something up her sleeve so you don’t feel like your doing the same pose as her last photo shoot, or she will be like “okay this is weird but it will be worth it” and in the end it always is! Ashley pours her heart and soul into every session she has, and it definitely shows when you look at her pictures. I can be looking at pictures of someone I don’t even know and say Wow! Those look amazing, and I don’t even know who the people are! You cannot find that just anywhere. I think my favorite moment of when we had Ashley photograph us is at our wedding, weddings can be super stressful, trying to figure out what poses, did you miss taking pictures with anyone, do you think they will be okay if your like hey! Can you do a little maturity shoot for my sister??.... guess what she did! Or how about a surprise proposal! Yeah all that happened! Ashley went above and beyond my wildest expectations on our wedding day. ***I highly recommend Ashley Thiel Photo, if you are looking for those “oh my gosh” take your breath away photos.*** " - Kelly Becker

"Ashley is so patient and kind. She is truly professional and ever so talented. She sat with me and my family while I was in labor, in order to capture the birth of our daughter. During this highly personal and intimate moment Ashley made me feel as though we've been friends forever and that she wouldn't miss this moment for the world. I'm truly thankful and blessed to have had her as part of our experience. Thank you(Ashley) x10000!" - Kayla Kneisl

"Ashley is an incredible photographer that makes sure every session is unique and breathtaking. 100% recommend!"-Katelyn Biggs

"Ashley is the only person I will go to anymore for all of my photography needs! Very flexible/accommodating to any special needs or requests. She made engagement and wedding pictures extremely easy and they all turned out fantastic! Everyone in our group was super comfortable around her, and she took any special requests that I or my family made without hesitation! She's truly great. You will NOT be disappointed."-Angela Blaha

"The talent Ashley has is beyond perfection, she loves what she does, you can tell by the work she puts into it. So fun to work with, very outgoing and silly. 🙂 NAILED IT. ❤"-Shayla Graves

"Ashley Thiel has captured so many moments for us! From maternity, newborn, and all of Mason's milestones, we wouldn't choose anyone else to do our photos for us! She truly tells a story with her pictures! <3 Don't miss out on her openings!" - Becca Lardy

"Ashley makes getting your photo taken a breeze! Even when our toddler wanted nothing to do with having her photo taken, we still ended up with amazing photos. She’s always up for anything and listens to any ideas you may have and does what she can to bring those ideas to reality!" - Shari Schultz

"Just have to let you know what a wonderful job you did photographing Ben & Emily Korman Family!! I haven't seen them all, but, the ones I saw were wonderful!!" - Denise Blommel-Olson

Our office is located in San Francisco, CA. Our goal, besides ensuring a flawless and magical event for you, is to make your planning

"Ashley is so great with kids and knows how to get anyone to crack. Even a crabby 2 year old who would only smile for a quick second. She values her work and you can obviously tell she absolutely loves her job. She is amazing! Thank you for all the hard work you put in so families can have beautiful pictures on their walls. YOU ROCK" -Rachel Sullivan

FEATURED GALLERIES

Wedding Weddings
Birth Birth
Fresh 48 Fresh 48
Newborn Newborn
Milestone Milestone
Family Family
Extended Family Extended Family
Engagement Engagement
Headshots Headshots
Maternity Maternity
Senior Senior
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