More than a retoucher—
I'm your
post-production partner.
With over 20 years in beauty, product, and lifestyle imagery, Amber Spandau is a seasoned retoucher who blends precision, artistry, and cutting-edge tools to bring brands’ visuals to life. A graduate of the renowned Brooks Institute of Photography, her path began behind the camera before evolving into a deep passion for post-production.
Amber has worked with boutique studios and global brands alike, including a decade as Senior Retoucher for Paul Mitchell’s in-house creative team. Known for her meticulous eye and warm collaborative approach, she delivers refined, on-brand visuals with both traditional craftsmanship and the latest AI-enhanced workflows. Reliable, invested, and detail-obsessed—Amber is the creative partner who makes your visuals shine.
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
“Amber’s talent is quite impressive. We were so confident of her skills that when things were not going to plan on set we often said - it’s ok, Amber can fix that! And she sure did. She’s also a precious pre-production partner, giving detailed advice on how to achieve the best results even when resources or photo equipment are stretched thin. ”
“She is always on top of things. Precise, detail-oriented, and reliable.
She has this unique superpower of breaking down even the most complex tasks and making them feel light and easy. ”