As a Wisconsin maternity photographer, I love creating timeless studio portraits that celebrate the beauty of motherhood. Pregnancy is a season that feels both fleeting and unforgettable, and these studio maternity sessions are designed to preserve this chapter in a natural and meaningful way. Many families choose to do our maternity newborn bundle to save money and have a cohesive beginning to their baby’s story.

These recent maternity portraits were photographed in my Rio, Wisconsin studio using soft natural light, neutral tones, and simple styling that allows the focus to remain exactly where it belongs—on the beauty of motherhood.

Why Hire a Wisconsin Maternity Photographer?

Many expecting mothers worry they need a dramatic gown, an elaborate location, or perfect weather for beautiful maternity photos. The truth is that some of the most meaningful images come from simplicity.

A studio maternity session offers:

• A comfortable, climate-controlled environment
• No weather concerns
• Access to client wardrobe options
• Timeless imagery that won’t feel dated years from now
• A relaxed experience focused entirely on you and your growing baby

The neutral backdrop and soft light create images that feel clean, elegant, and emotional without distracting from the connection between mother and baby.

Wisconsin Maternity Photos That Feel Like You

One of my favorite things about maternity photography is helping each mother choose a style that reflects her personality.

Some mothers love flowing dresses and a soft, romantic look. Others feel most comfortable in jeans and a simple top that shows off their growing belly. Both approaches are beautiful because they feel authentic.

The images from this session blend both styles beautifully:

• Casual maternity portraits in jeans
• Soft feminine maternity dresses
• Minimalist studio maternity photography
• Fine art black and white maternity images

The result is a gallery filled with variety while maintaining a cohesive, timeless feel.

The Perfect Time to Schedule Your Wisconsin Maternity Photos

The ideal time for a maternity photography session is typically between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant.

At this stage:

• Your belly has a beautiful shape
• You’re usually still comfortable moving between poses
• We have flexibility if baby decides to arrive early

Because many of my clients book both maternity and newborn photography together, I recommend reserving your session as early as your second trimester whenever possible.

Save When You Bundle Maternity and Newborn Photography

One of the most popular options for expecting families is my Maternity + Newborn Bundle.

Bundling allows you to document both the anticipation of pregnancy and those precious first days with your baby while enjoying additional savings.

These two sessions tell the complete story:

1. The excitement of waiting
2. The moment your baby arrives
3. The beginning of your family’s next chapter

There is something incredibly special about displaying maternity and newborn portraits side-by-side and seeing how quickly life changes.

Serving Expecting Families Throughout Wisconsin

My studio is located in Rio, Wisconsin and welcomes expecting mothers from:

• Madison
• Sun Prairie
• Columbus
• Beaver Dam
• Baraboo
• Pardeeville
• Deforest
• McFarland
• Verona
• Surrounding Wisconsin communities

Whether you’re planning your first baby or adding another little one to your family, maternity portraits are a beautiful way to pause and celebrate this season before it becomes a memory.

Ready to Book Your Wisconsin Maternity Session?

Learn more about newborn sessions.

View milestone session information.

If you’re expecting and would love timeless studio maternity portraits, now is the perfect time to reserve your session.

Simple. Natural. Beautiful.

Because motherhood deserves to be remembered.

If you’re looking for a Madison maternity and newborn photographer, a maternity and newborn bundle is one of the best ways to document your baby’s first year.
As a mama of three, I can tell you that pregnancy has a way of feeling both incredibly long and unbelievably short.

One moment you’re counting down the weeks until you meet your baby, and the next you’re holding them in your arms, changing diapers, getting up for late night feeds and wondering where the time went.

At Finch & Mae Studio, one of the most popular ways families document this season is through our Bump to Baby Bundle — combining both maternity and newborn portraits into one seamless experience.

Families who reserve both sessions receive:

✓ $100 Off
✓ A Complimentary 6-Month Milestone Session

Because your story doesn’t end when your baby arrives.

Madison Maternity Photographer Capturing the Beginning

Your maternity session celebrates the anticipation, excitement, and love that already exists before your baby is born.

Whether you choose a studio maternity session with clean, timeless styling or a relaxed outdoor session, these images become the first chapter of your baby’s story.

As a maternity photographer serving Madison, Sun Prairie, Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Columbus, and surrounding Wisconsin communities, I focus on creating portraits that feel elegant, natural, and connected.

As a Madison maternity and newborn photographer, I love helping families preserve every stage from pregnancy through baby’s first year.

What to Expect During Your Maternity Session

• Access to the studio wardrobe
• Guidance with posing from start to finish
• Family and partner portraits included
• A relaxed, stress-free experience
• Timeless editing that won’t feel trendy years from now

Newborn Photography Designed to Be Easy for Parents

Once your little one arrives, your newborn session captures all the tiny details that change far too quickly.

The sleepy stretches.

The curled-up toes.

The way they fit perfectly in your arms.

Our studio newborn sessions are intentionally simple and baby-led, allowing parents to relax while every detail is taken care of.

Why Parents Love Studio Newborn Sessions

• Wraps, props, and accessories are provided
• Family and sibling portraits
• A warm, comfortable studio environment
• Flexible scheduling around your due date
• A timeless style focused on your baby, not trends

Don’t Skip the Milestones

One of the biggest things parents tell me?

“I can’t believe how fast it went.”

That is exactly why this promotion includes a complimentary 6-month milestone session.

Six months is one of the sweetest ages to photograph. Babies are often sitting, smiling, laughing, and showing their personalities long before their first birthday.

The combination of maternity, newborn, and six-month portraits creates a beautiful collection that tells a complete story of your baby’s first year.

The Benefits of Booking a Maternity and Newborn Bundle

When you reserve both sessions together, you receive:

• $100 savings
• Priority scheduling
• Consistent editing and styling across sessions
• A complimentary 6-month milestone session
• A complete story from pregnancy through baby’s first year

Rather than piecing together memories later, you’ll have a cohesive collection that documents every stage.

Working with a Madison maternity and newborn photographer ensures your images feel cohesive from maternity through milestone portraits.

Serving Madison and Southern Wisconsin Families

Finch & Mae Studio proudly serves families throughout:

• Madison
• Sun Prairie
• Deforest
• McFarland
• Columbus
• Beaver Dam
• Baraboo
• Rio
• Pardeeville
• Surrounding Southern Wisconsin communities

If you’re expecting and would love timeless portraits that document your journey from bump to baby, now is the perfect time to reserve your due date.

Ready to Book Your Bump to Baby Bundle?

Learn more about my maternity photography sessions.

View milestone sessions for babies.

Reserve your maternity and newborn sessions today and receive $100 off plus a complimentary 6-month milestone session.

Because these moments deserve more than a phone photo.

There is truly something so beautiful about maternity sessions. This recent maternity session was the perfect reflection of minimalistic and timeless.

This maternity session took place in my Rio, WI studio with a soft white and clean backdrop. The session focused on what truly mattered most: the connection between a soon to be mom and soon to be dad.

If you are drawn to the simple and timeless imagery of sessions, you are not alone. More and more families are choosing setups just like this.

No heavy props.

No distractions.

Just soft light, natural tones and a genuine connection.

Leading up to the session, we had a wardrobe try-on and we discussed heavily what types of wardrobe goes best for sessions and what her vision was. Mama came prepared with two different wardrobe outfits for her and her husband and it was so perfect. Their wardrobe choices fit them in the best way and truly showed their personality.

One of my favorite parts of this session was how happy they were. They loved to snuggle her bump.

Many expecting mamas in Madison, Sun Prairie, Verona, Fitchburg and surrounding Wisconsin communities choose studio sessions for a variety of reasons.

-A calm, private space to relax

-Soft, consistent lighting (this session was originally supposed to be outside but Wisconsin weather had other plans)

-Access to the client wardrobe

-A timeless aesthetic that matches their newborn portraits

Honestly? These sessions are just easy.

No worrying about the weather.

No rushing.

You just show up and we create magic.

The best time to schedule your maternity session is for your 28-32 weeks, some mamas choose to go later and that is okay too.

Why do I recommend the weeks that I do?

Mamas tend to still have a decent amount of energy.

They aren’t starting to swell as much.

They feel more confident.

Less risk of missing your session due to baby coming early.

For this session, we kept everything simple.

Neutral tones.

Comfortable and stylish pieces.

A mix of intimate moments and connection.

One thing I always remind mamas is that this is truly the beginning of your baby’s story.

Many clients who book studio maternity sessions in my Rio, WI studio continue to book a newborn session followed up with 6 month milestones and a one year cake smash.

If you are looking for a Madison area maternity photographer who focuses on connection, simplicity and timeless imagery – I would love to create meaningful moments for you.

Whether you are drawn to:

-Studio Maternity

-In Home Sessions

-Or documenting the entire journey

I am here to guide you every single step of the way.

Reach out here to book you studio maternity session

Learn more here about our Baby Plan

Book a newborn or fresh 48 session here

The Village Feature: Holistic Life Chiropractic & Boutique

Prenatal, Pediatric & Family Chiropractic Care Serving Columbus, Beaver Dam, & Beyond

Pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood ask so much of woman’s body – and having the right support can make all of the difference.

That’s why I am so honored to introduce you to Holistic Life Chiropractic & Boutique, a family – centered chiropractic practice serving Columbus, Beaver Dam and surrounding Wisconsin communities.

Led by Dr. Janel Voelker – this practice offers thoughtful, thorough and deeply personalized care for each patient no matter if they are women, babies, children or the entire family. Janel has a special passion for supporting mothers through their pregnancy, labor and beyond into motherhood.

Meet The Heart Behind Holistic Life Chiropractic

Holistic Life Chiropractic & Boutique is owner and operated by Dr. Janel Voelker, D.C., C.A.C.C.P., a chiropractor with 19 years of experience with a deep calling to serve families.

Dr. Voelker’s passion lies in helping women so they can experience healthier, more natural pregnancies, smoother labors and to feel supported in their postpartum healing. This care naturally extends into serving their babies, children and families.

In April 2024, she and her family had purchased their Columbus, WI office – a space that is rich in meaning. The building was originally built out by her late brother and father over 25 years ago, and Dr. Voelker had worked in this special space before attending chiropractic school.

To preserve the legacy of the space while continuing to serve families that are close to home was incredibly important to her. Today, that legacy lives on through her practice.

What Holistic Life Chiropractic & Boutique Offers

Holistic Life Chiropractic provides full-body chiropractic care for the entire family, with specialized focus on women during their pregnancy, babies and children.

Services Include:

-Prenatal Chiropractic Care

-Pediatric Chiropractic Care

-Family Chiropractic Care

-Cranial Work

-Digestive And Extremity Assessments

-Muscle Testing

-High Quality Supplement Work

In their Columbus, WI office, they also offer:

-Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency Therapy (PEMF)

-Zero Gravity Massage

In addition to chiropractic care, the space also includes a Christian – focused boutique, thoughtfully curated to support families beyond the adjustment table.

What Makes This Practice Unique

One of the things that patients consistently share is how thorough the care is at Holistic Life Chiropractic.

Dr. Voelker doesn’t just adjust one area of your body – she checks patients head to toe at every single visit.

This Includes:

-Full Spine

-Extremeties

-Digestion

-Cranial Work

-Nervous System Function

No two patients have the same adjustment, because no two bodies are the same. Every visit is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. By doing this, it allows the body to heal and function at its best.

Patients also deeply appreciate the practice’s knowledge and guidance around quality supplementation to support whole – body healing.

What Dr. Voelker Loves Most About Her Work

The answer is quite simple: the patients

Appointments are intentionally longer, patients become more than just a name on a schedule. Dr. Voelker and hear team truly know the families that they serve – their stores, their children and their wellbeing.

The connection is at the heart of everything that they do.

Something Most People Don’t Know

Dr. Voelker is not only a chiropractor – she is also a ChiroPastor.

She and her husband were called to open a church while living in Tomahawk, WI. Founding The Rock Church four years ago. Dr. Voelker served as head pastor for two years before they were called bvack to the Columbus area to care for her aging parents.

She was able to be with her father when he passed in May – an experience she considers one of the greatest gifts that God has given her. Although chiropractic care is her primary calling, she continues to preach, fill in at local churches and speaks at women’s conferences.

That depth of care, faith and life experiences flows naturally into how she serves families.

A Special Message For Local Moms

Dr. Voelker considers it to be a true honor to care for women during their pregnancy and to continue to care for their little ones.

She loves to witness the changes that chiropractic care can bring to a woman’s body – helping labor an delivery move more smoothly. As she often says, she works to ensure that the “portal of exit” is as open as possible.

Dr. Voelker holds Pediatric and Perinatal Certifications from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is Webster Certified. Combined with 19 years of experience working alongside families, pregnant mothers and midwives, her care is both deeply informed and deeply compassionate.

How To Connect With Holistic Life Chiropractic & Boutique

Website: www.holisticlifechiro.com

Email: drvoelker@holisticlifechiro.com

Serving: Columbus, Beaver Dam and Beyond

From Finch & Mae

At Finch & Mae Photography, I believe that motherhood is meant to be supported – not navigated alone at home.

That’s why I created The Village, a series of blog that highlight local businesses that truly support families through pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood.

If you’re expecting and looking to document this season, I offer:

–Studio, In-Home and Outdoor Maternity Sessions

–Studio and In-Home Newborn Sessions

–Fresh 48 Hospital Sessions

–Baby Plan Memberships

–Milestone Sessions

–Cake Smash + One Year Portraits

Serving Sun Prairie, Madison, Columbus, Fond du Lac, Beaver Dam and surrounding Wisconsin areas.