I have had lots of inquiries lately for In Home newborn sessions in the Madison, WI area and I am not disappointed. In Home sessions offer such a candid, personal and heartfelt approach. In Home sessions are meant to capture the family moments with your sweet new baby.

Many families have been choosing In Home sessions in the greater Madison area due to the unique storytelling. Don’t get me wrong, I love studio sessions and I always will but there is something so incredibly special about photographing a family in the comfort of their own home.

What are some reasons why parents have told me that they prefer In Home sessions?

-Comfort and Convenience | You don’t have to go anywhere. Your newborn and your family remain in the comfort of their own home. This makes the session feel relaxed and quite frankly- kids thrive with familiarity.

-Authentic | There is honestly not much posed about these sessions. I do give guidance, help with posing if needed but really I am just there to document this beautiful and exciting time in your life. In Home sessions focus on feeding, snuggling, bonding, and so much more.

-Accommodating | So many families choose these sessions because they can include their pets. Many families find that their pets are just as much of a part of their family as everyone else so it seems fitting to include them.

-No Props | These are real and honest moments in your life. In Home sessions are natural and beautiful. These sessions don’t include anything extra but the items that make your house a home.

As a newborn and baby photographer in the Madison area, I use natural light and a more documentary style approach to create images that are timeless, candid and truly personal.

What should you expect to happen during an In Home newborn session?

-These sessions are all real and authentic. Nothing is perfectly posed and that truly makes sense as life isn’t perfect.

-You may need to feed your baby during the session. This can be photographed or not.

-Sometimes older siblings- toddler mainly, don’t always want to participate so we work around it.

How should you prepare for your newborns session?

-Go simple | Soft and neutral tones are wonderful for clothing. Honestly, there is no need for any elaborate outfits for your newborn either. Many choose to swaddle or keep baby in a sleeper or onesie.

-Tidy up | Your home does not need to be spotless. Please don’t feel the need to scrub your entire house down because I am coming. I have kids, I remember the newborn stage all too well. I promise I am not going to judge. A lightly decluttered nursery, master bedroom or living room is all you need to do to prepare. My biggest tip is look at the rooms that you want to be photographed in and ask yourself is there anything you don’t want to be seen?

-Embrace the chaos | If baby is crying, roll with it. Toddler doesn’t want to admire their new sibling? That is perfectly okay and quite normal. Dogs are barking? It is fine. Just embrace the chaos as you go.

My personal favorite thing about In Home newborn sessions?

-No session will ever look the same as yours. Your session will be one of a kind. Complete with a story to tell and that story is yours.

A few little tips:

When booking your newborn session, I always recommend to do it as soon as you are able. My calendar fills up quick and I cannot always guarantee that I will have availability.

Siblings and pets are always welcome, after all it is your story!

Fussy baby? No worries, that is all part of the newborn stage.

Ready to book an In Home session? Fill out the inquiry form.

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The Baby Plan: The Ultimate Photography Experience for Your Little One

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Hey there! I cannot be the only one that is over this winter and all of the cold. My family and I are ready for Spring like I am sure many of you are as well. I compiled a list of 25 activities for you to do with your children when the weather is not ideal or you just want something fun to do. When I spend time with families, I always like to ask the kiddos what they like to do and so many of these activities are on here.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Finger Painting- Let your kiddos explore all of the colors and textures.
• DIY Playdough- Make homemade playdough and then see what you can create.
• Build A Fort- Gather up all of those blankets and pillows in the house to make one giant fort.
• Cardboard Creations- See what you can make out of those empty Amazon boxes.
• Puppet Show- Socks and mittens work wonders for creative imaginations.

LEARNING ACTIVITES

• Alphabet Scavenger Hunt- Find objects throughout your house and yard that start with each letter.
• Cooking Together- Make meals, homemade bread or cookies from scratch.
• Science Experiments- Dare to make a volcano?
• Counting and Sorting- Use toys and household items to practice counting. My kids love to help match socks and we see who can get the most matches first.
• Storytelling- Read a book or make up a story to tell each other.

OUTDOOR FUN

Backyard Obstacle Course- Use cones, chairs, and ropes to create fun challenges.

Sidewalk Chalk Art- Draw pictures, write names or play hopscotch.

Bubble Blowing- Make giant bubbles with homemade bubble mix.

Gardening- Let kids plant veggies and flowers, then take care of their plants.

Water Play- Fill a tub with water and let them play with different cups and toys.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Dance Party- Play music and dance together.

Indoor Bowling- Use plastic bottles and a soft ball.

Yoga For Kids- Teach simple yoga poses to stretch and relax.

Simon Says- A classic game that keeps kids active.

Pillow Jumping Path- Line up pillows for a fun jumping challenge.

QUIET AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES-

Sensory Bins- Fill a container with rice, pasta or beans and add small toys and objects.

Sticker Art- Provide stickers and paper for creative fun.

Sorting Colors- Use colored objects for sorting and matching.

Audiobook Time- Listen to a kid’s book together.

Mindfulness Breathing- Teach deep breathing with fun exercises like pretending to blow up a ballon.

These activities help keep kids entertained, active, learning and having fun while bonding.

Finch & Mae Studio is a maternity, newborn, Fresh 48, milestone and cake smash photographer located in Rio, WI.

Proudly Serving Madison, WI | Sun Prairie, WI | Fond du Lac, WI | Portage, WI | Columbus, WI | Beaver Dam, WI | Verona, WI and surrounding areas.

Central Wisconsin Cake Smash Photography- This sweet babe traveled about an hour to come celebrate her birthday in the studio. I am so glad that they did because there really is no wrong time to book your baby’s portraits.

I first met Sunny when she was in her mama’s belly. Her mama had came to the Rio studio and had her studio maternity portraits done, they were gorgeous! Then I got so lucky to see Sunny’s entire family when I had photographed (after planning the entire elopement) her parents elopement in Illinois.

Sunny was lucky enough to celebrate her birthday right around Valentine’s Day so were able to incorporate pinks and mauve colors into her session.

Like every Cake Smash session, we start off with the formal portraits, then lead into the Cake Smash and follows up with a little bath time.

Interested in learning more about cake smash sessions with Finch & Mae Studio? Check out the website.

If you are looking for a Wisconsin Cake Smash photographer, let’s get in touch! I would love to welcome you and your sweet little one into my cozy studio space. Let’s celebrate your baby during this exciting time. Truly, these memories will last forever.

Finch & Mae Studio services the greater Madison area. Clients travel from all over Wisconsin.

Madison | Sun Prairie | Columbus | Verona | Portage | Fond du Lac | Beaver Dam | Pardeeville | Rio | Watertown | Waterloo | Oxford | Appleton | Janesville