Motherhood is made up of the quiet in between moments – the way your baby reaches for you, the softness of their cheek against your skin, the familiar rhythm of being their safe space.

These are the moments that deserve to be remembered.

As a mama of three, I take the job of photographing motherhood to a next level. I know truly just how fast the time goes and I don’t want any mama to miss out on this. To be honest, I hear from moms all the time that they are going to wait until they lose weight, they have their hair colored, they have time and so on. I have heard every “excuse” as to why they won’t be in the pictures – and it makes me so sad. As a mother, you are beautiful as is, I can promise you that. If we all waited until we lost the weight, had our hair done and so on… we would never be in the photos. These are the moments that you cannot get back. Your baby will grown into toddlerhood and then a child and soon a teenager. I always ask mamas, “In 30 years from now, will you regret not having the photos? Will the weight or the hair really seem like a big deal?” And the answer is always NO!

In the studio at Finch & Mae Photography, motherhood sessions are designed to be simple, organic, and completely connection – focused so that nothing distracts from what matters most. What matters most is you and your baby or even your children.

A Timeless Studio Motherhood Session

With a clean, bright space and a neutral wardrobe that is curated for comfort and movement, every single detail is chosen to create timeless and beautiful imagery that feels

-soft

-emotive

-natural

-enduring

No props.

No trends.

No pressure to perform.

Just the honest beauty and connection of your bond together.

The way your little looks at you.

The way you instinctively hold them close.

The natural way that motherhood feels.

Why Mothers Deserve To Be In The Frame

So often, moms are the one taking the pictures. They are the ones documenting the milestones but not being in the photos for the memories. Many times, husbands take photos of us as a mother and I know that they are not always the most flattering or beautiful. The amount of photos that my sweet husband has taken is wonderful but they are not always perfect, they aren’t always what I would have hoped for. I have seen ones where I am mid sentence, I am eating, looking frumpy and a downright mess. Yes, this is motherhood but I always think back to how I want to truly look beautiful with my children and not need to worry about the end result of a picture.

These sessions are an invitation to step into the frame with your little humans.

To exist in your child’s story.

To create photographs that one day your baby will hold in their hands and say “That’s how she loved me”.

Designed For Wisconsin Mothers

Located in my Rio, WI studio and serving:

-Madison

-Sun Prairie

-Waukesha

-Rio

-Pardeeville

-Beaver Dam

-Stoughton

-Milwaukee

-And surrounding Wisconsin communities

These motherhood sessions are perfect for:

-breastfeeding or bottle-feeding mamas

-first time mothers

-seasoned mothers

-babies from newborn through the first year

Because there is never a wrong time to document the connection between you and your children.

A Calm, Guided Experience

You don’t need to know how to pose.

You don’t need to bring anything.

Your session includes:

-access to the studio wardrobe for moms + babies

-gentle direction every step of the way

-a relaxed, baby-led pace

You simply show up and love on your little one, I will take care of the rest.

Heirloom Artwork For Your Children’s Future

These images aren’t just for today or next week.

They become:

-framed artwork in your home

-albums your child flips through as they grow

-tangible proof of your presence in their earliest memories

This is YOUR legacy.

Booking Your Motherhood Session

Motherhood sessions are offered in limited quantities each month to preserve a calm, personalized experience.

If you have been waiting for the right time, I promise you that it is NOW.

Because these days? They pass far too quickly.

You deserve to be remembered in them.

Now Booking Motherhood Sessions

Madison | Sun Prairie | Pardeeville | Rio | Waunakee | Waukesha | Milwaukee

Learn More Here

Soft, Organic Newborn & Motherhood Portraits | Baby Plan Availability

There is something incredibly fleeting about the newborn stage – the sleepy stretches, the tiny fingers wrapped around yours, the way your baby fits perfectly against your chest. These are the moments that deserve to be preserved with not only intention but care.

This recent newborn session in my Rio, WI studio was the perfect blend of timeless, simplicity and heartfelt connection. Designed with soft textures, neutral tones and of course my baby-led approach. This leaves every image to focus on what matters most and that is your baby and the bond that you share.

For families searching for newborn photography near Rio, Pardeeville, Columbus, Beaver Dam or the Madison area, this session is a beautiful example of the heirloom artwork that we can create together.

A Calm, Baby-Led Newborn Experience

At Finch & Mae Photography Studio, your newborn session is never rushed. Inside the studio, everything is prepared for you prior to your arrival. This allows you to come in, kick of your shoes, and soak in this incredible time in your life.

From delicate wraps and handcrafted bonnets to vintage-inspired beds and layered textiles – every session detail is chosen to create:

-A peaceful environment for your baby

-Natural, organic posing

-A timeless gallery that will never go out of style

The soft, creamy motherhood portraits included in this session are always a client favorite – the reasoning is simple, your baby fits in your arms so perfectly and it is truly the most beautiful feeling.

Why Rio, Wisconsin Families Are Choosing Studio Newborn Sessions

My Rio studio serves families throughout:

-Rio

-Pardeeville

-Beaver Dam

-Portage

-Columbus

-Sun Prairie

-Madison

-Fond du Lac

-Appleton

-Waukesha

-Janesville

– And surrounding Wisconsin communities

Studio newborn sessions mean:

-No worrying about weather

-Access to the client wardrobe for moms

-A warm, fully prepared space for your baby

-A relaxed, guided experience

Your Baby’s First Year – The Baby Plan

Most parents leave their newborn session saying the same thing:

“I don’t ever want to forget this stage.”

That is the exact reason why the Baby Plan was created.

Your baby changes more in the first year than at any other moment in time. The Baby Plan ensures those milestones are documented in a cohesive, beautiful way.

Baby Plan Members Receive:

-Priority access to my calendar

-A consistent, styled look across all sessions

-Reserved spots

Because I take on a limited number of newborns per month to provide a fully customized experience – the Baby Plan availability is extremely limited.

When To Book Your Newborn Session

The best time to reserve your newborn session is during your second trimester.

This guarantees availability around your due date and allows full access to the Baby Plan.

Serving Rio, Madison & Surrounding Wisconsin Families

If you are looking for :

-Newborn Photographer in Rio, WI

-Madison Area Newborn Photography

-Organic Newborn Portraits In Wisconsin

-Motherhood And Newborn Studio Sessions

-Baby Plan First Year Photography

You are in the right place.

Reserve Your Newborn Session

Your baby will never be this tiny again – and these early days deserve more than phone snapshots.

If you are expecting and wanting a fully relaxed and styled newborn session:

Inquire here to reserve your due date or request the Baby Plan details.

If you are expecting a baby and searching for a Sn Prairie newborn photographer in the Madison, Sun Prairie or surrounding Wisconsin areas, now is the time to book your studio newborn photography session. Newborn sessions are best photographed within the first 7-21 days after birth, when babies are still sleepy, curly and comfortable being gently posed.

At Finch & Mae Photography Studio, newborn sessions take place in a calm, cozy studio just outside of Madison, designed specifically for newb parents. Every session includes expert newborn safety, full styling guidance and access to a curated client wardrobe for moms. This makes the experience easy and stress-free from start to finish.

What’s Included In A Studio Newborn Session Near Sun Prairie

-Newborn Only or Newborn + Family Portraits | Depends on your chosen collection

-Soft, neutral styling with timeless tones

-Studio props, wraps, headbands, bonnets, outfits and textures provided

-Client wardrobe available for moms, for cohesive and elevated portraits

-Weekday morning sessions for optimal newborn comfort

I specialize in emotional newborn photography that feels natural, organic, and heirloom-worthy images that you will love decades from now.

Limited Newborn Availability

Newborn availability is very limited each month (especially in the summer) to ensure flexibility for due dates. If your baby is due soon – or has already arrived – reach out as soon as possible to secure a spot on my calendar.

Bundle & Save On Baby’s First Year

Many Sun Prairie families choose to bundle sessions to document more than just the newborn stage:

-Discounts available when you bundle newborn sessions with maternity or milestone portraits

-10% off cake smash sessions when you book any newborn session

-Complimentary 6 month milestone session when you book an In-Home session, Fresh 48, Petite or Heirloom Newborn Session

-Ask about the Baby Plan, a signature collection designed to document your baby’s first year – from newborn to milestone to cake smash or every maternity through the first year cake smash – with built in savings and priority scheduling

These options are perfect for families who want a consistent, beautifully cohesive gallery across baby’s first year without re-planning every session.

Serving Sun Prairie, Madison, Rio, Pardeeville, and surrounding Wisconsin communities.

Newborn Photography FAQs | Sun Prairie & Madison, WI

When should I book my newborn photography session?

Newborn sessions are best booked during the second trimester or early third trimester. This allows flexibility around your due date. Sessions take place when babies are 7-21 days old, when they are the sleepiest, and most comfortable being posed.

Where do newborn sessions take place?

Unless you had booked an In-Home session or a Fresh 48, your newborn session will take place at my Rio, WI studio – Finch & Mae Photography. Easily accessible for Madison and surrounding Wisconsin communities.

Do you provide outfits or styling?

Yes. Studio props, wraps, headbands, bonnets and textures are provided. Moms also have access to a curated client wardrobe for a soft, cohesive look. I do offer a few different neutral toned sweaters for dad to use. Styling is neutral, timeless and designed to photograph beautifully for years to come.

Can I bundle newborn photos with maternity or milestone sessions?

Absolutely and I actually recommend it. Bundled collections are available when you book any newborn session alongside maternity, milestone or one year portraits. This offers built-in savings, and priority scheduling throughout baby’s first year.

Is there a discount on cake smash sessions?

Yes. When you book any newborn session (Fresh 48 and In-Home included) you will receive 10% off a cake smash session. This makes it easy to document your baby’s first birthday with the same photographer and aesthetic.

What is included with Petite or Heirloom Newborn Sessions?

Families who book Petite or Heirloom Newborn Sessions, receive a complimentary 6 month milestone session, perfect for families who want to capture the smiles and growing personality.

What is the Baby Plan?

The Baby Plan is a signature collection designed to document your baby’s entire first year. Typically families choose to do maternity, newborn, milestone and cake smash portraits. It offers exclusive savings, simplified planning, and a consistent look across all portrait sessions. It is our most chosen collection and offers a monthly payment plan if needed.

How far in advance should I inquire?

Newborn availability is limited each month to allow flexibility for due dates. If your baby has already arrived, now is the time to book.

Inquire today to reserve your newborn session

Learn more about The Baby Plan

Learn about Wrapped Newborn Minis + Booking Link

Learn about Petite + Heirloom Newborn Sessions + Booking Link

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.