Outdoor Maternity

I absolutely loved getting to know Alyssa while we planned her outdoor maternity session. We discussed wardrobe, locations, her previous experience with other photographers. Every conversation that we had flowed naturally. We discussed her pregnancy, the baby soon to make his entrance and what she was hoping to gain from her session.

Alyssa not only booked a maternity session but she had booked a newborn session as well. Getting to know Alyssa and her husband Rusty during their maternity session made me truly look forward to seeing them again for a newborn in the studio. Together, they were both so fun and relaxed.

Alyssa had brought a few choices for dresses for her session and she wore both dresses beautifully. They were truly the perfect pieces for the location that she had picked.

When is the right time to book your maternity session? I always recommend booking your newborn session as early as possible as calendars fill up quickly.

When do maternity sessions take place? I typically have mamas plan to have their maternity sessions done between 28 and 34 weeks.

Where can my session take place? Sessions can take place in your home, on your farm, my Rio, WI studio or at an agreed upon location.

What time of day can I have my session? Sessions can take place at any time in the studio. However, if you are having your session outdoors, the session takes place at golden hour to achieve the best possible lighting.

Do you have clothing for me to wear? I absolutely do. I offer a Client Wardrobe for expecting mamas. I also offer a Mini Client Wardrobe for children under four.

Now booking maternity sessions through August 2024.

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Madison | Sun Prairie | Baraboo | Waunakee | Fond du Lac | Stoughton | Verona | Rio

Where to shop for clothes for family sessions? That is one of the most asked questions that I get from clients. I absolutely love discussing wardrobes with families and ways to ensure that the entire family looks cohesive, well put together and comfortable.

A few tips before we jump in:

-Patterns and textures always look fantastic.

-Style Mom first, then base everyone else’s outfits off of hers.

-Don’t be afraid to dress in a bold print.

-Avoid clothing with logos, bright neon colors and words.

-Don’t be afraid to accessorize.

-Not into dresses? That is okay, jeans or slacks work well with booties or heels. Don’t feel pressure to dress like other families.

-Utilize resources such as Pinterest or Instagram.

-Think of where your location will be taking place, use this when considering your shoes and clothing. For example, if your session is out in a field at the end of October, you may want to use cardigans over short sleeve dresses or tops to keep your child warm.

I will go over some of my favorite stores both local and online.

H&M | Madison East & West Malls + Online

-H&M always has sales going on, clothing for everyone and a fantastic variety of clothing options.

Old Navy + Gap | Madison & Baraboo + Online

-Old Navy and Gap has affordable pieces for your entire family, they also run really great deals throughout the year.

Target | Madison + Online

-Target is a family favorite for many families. The store caries a huge variety of clothing options for everyone in your family plus shoes and jewelry for every occasion.

Anthropologie | Madison + Online

-Anthropologie is widely known for their beautiful dresses and clothing. Their clothing can be on the more expensive side but the options are endless and the quality is top tier.

Other stores that are fantastic and favorites of many clients is Free People, Baltic Born and Amazon.

Locally owned stores are great too and they support our local small businesses.

Cosa Boutique | Verona

-Cosa is a delightful boutique with fantastic choices of clothing. Their pieces would go well with urban or fields.

Evie & Co | Waunakee

-Evie & Co is a great option filled with wonderful pieces that are on the basic side to help with layering for your sessions or to give a more minamalistic look.

Tradition Market | Middleton

-Tradition Market is a great choice if you want to take your child into the store to view options and try on. They have a large variety for not just babies but kids as well.

I always recommend to families that if they have a question on wardrobe, please reach out and I am happy to help assist in finding something that works well for your family or recommending a store.

Madison | Sun Prairie | Baraboo | Waunakee | Middleton | Portage | Fond du Lac

I am so excited to announce the release of the Simple Child Portraits. My goal is to truly showcase your child’s growing and unique personality. After hosting the Christmas minis in the studio and seeing so many kids loving the idea of having fun in front of the camera, I knew I needed a more traditional session. Families raved about how much their kids and extended family + friends enjoyed seeing so much personality from a tiny human.

Time is running out to book these Simple Child Portrait sessions in Rio, just a mere thirty minutes from Madison, Sun Prairie, Columbus and beyond.

What’s great about these sessions is that your child can laugh, make faces, dance, mean mug and everything in between. Does your child love to dress up and be fancy? Do they want to come casual? It does not matter. My daughter is four and she loved the idea of having her favorite star dress on, hair done up and Taylor Swift playing while she posed and danced her heart away. These sessions are perfect for boy or girl.

Book your session today and capture your kiddo just as they are.

When: February 3

Where: Finch & Mae Studio | 204 Lincoln Ave. Rio, WI

Details: $99 + Tax | 10 Minutes | Perfect for 2 and up | 3 Digital Images | Add a sibling on for $25 and receive an additional 3 digital images