Couple standing in front of their barn, captured by a professional photographer. The mom is pregnant with her first child.
Newborn baby in a comically large handknit sweater, photographed by a skilled newborn photographer.
family sitting on a log in their beautiful back yard in the hill country of Texas
A toddler who's standing in a wildflower bush. The toddler is wearing Oshkosh overalls.

Photography for those who are tired of “perfect”

Because let me tell you… the imperfect is so much richer.

Maternity photo by the Comal River in New Braunfels, with western/cowboy vibes (mom, dad, and two kids in denim). The mom is pregnant with their third child.

Maternity Photography

Something that once started with two, is quickly turning to three... four… and so on. Maternity sessions are for when the bump is bump’n and you’re patiently waiting to officially become +1.

Starting at $450

Details:

  • Full gallery (60+ thoughtfully edited digital images)

  • One hour of coverage (…maybe a little more if we need it)

  • Access to my client closet and styling assistance as needed

  • Personal questionnaire to better understand you and your family

  • Welcome call upon request

Newborn photography in a cozy home, capturing the bond between a couple and their baby.

Newborn Photography

Squishy cheeks. Tiny toes. I’m here to capture it all. Whether I come to you or you come to me, I’d love to cuddle your beautiful babe and help you remember these first few weeks with your newest family member.

Starting at $450

Includes:

  • Full gallery (60+ thoughtfully edited digital images)

  • One hour of coverage (…maybe a little more if we need it)

  • Access to my client closet and styling assistance as needed

  • Personal questionnaire to better understand you and your family

  • Welcome call upon request

Family scene with a mom wrangling her two toddler boys, captured by a family photographer.

Family Photography

Capturing your family as you are through honest and unposed moments. Tears, smiles, and laughs. Bare feet and all. Telling your story in your home, in the wild or wherever else — I’m here to document it all.

Starting at $450

Details:

  • Full gallery (60+ thoughtfully edited digital images)

  • One hour of coverage (…maybe a little more if we need it)

  • Access to my client closet and styling assistance as needed

  • Personal questionnaire to better understand you and your family

  • Welcome call upon request

Our Timeline

Our Timeline

01. InquIre


Say hi! Tell me a little bit about yourself and what you’re imagining for our session together.

02. Let’s Chat


I love getting to know my clients! This optional welcome call is to discuss your vision and more importantly, figure out how to bring it to life!

03. Pick Your Date


It’s happening! At this point, you’ll choose your date and time. Once your deposit is paid, our session is official!

04. Planning


I try to make planning as simple as possible! When the time comes, I’ll walk you through picking out locations, outfits and more!

05. Your Session


Your day is here! After all the planning, time to sit back and just let authentic, beautiful memories unfold. No crazy poses, just real life.

06. Edits


Over the next 3-4 weeks, I’ll be sitting down with your photos, finishing them up so they tell your story authentically and cohesively.

07. Delivery


You’ve got mail! Once I’m done with your final images, you’ll receive them via email. From there you can download and share them all you want!

My job here doesn't just start and end with cute pictures... I'm here to make this easy, giving you as much personal insight and guidance as possible. So take a breath, you're doing great.

P.S.

A cute drawing of a stamp with a tree on it, drawn by Madison Kachelmeier

Love Letters

  • “Madison did our 4th baby’s newborn photos which included our entire family. It was our first time doing a lifestyle shoot in our home and I was so happy to see how she captured my entire family. The love she showed toward my kids made it so effortless to capture these precious memories. We all felt completely comfortable with her. My 4 year old even got to try out her camera! Just an all-around wonderful experience. We plan on having her capture our family in the future as our babies grow.”

    — Marisa

  • ”These pictures are just delightful and beautiful! You really captured my children's love for each other — the sibling bond. I really appreciate all the work and time you put into these pictures! I love them. Thank you friend!”

    — Adrienne

A cute drawing of a canoe with two oars, by Madison Kachelmeier
  • As fun as it is to send my families a lil taste of what’s to come, each image goes through 3 different edits before finding its home in your inbox. Keeping all of the images together through each step creates consistency through your final gallery and if I were to send one out before the final edit, it wouldn’t be complete.

  • The best time for newborn pictures is in the first 1-2 weeks. During this time they're the most sleepy which makes for perfect newborn cuddles during your session.

  • As much as you can prepare for your newborn's arrival, let's be real… babies are just unpredictable. Whenever your lil babe decides to make their appearance, your session is totally flexible! Just try your best to keep me in the loop 😉

  • You absolutely do! All galleries are delivered digitally and can be downloaded from there. After you download them, you can print, send and post them all you want!

  • No worries at all! Even if you just have a sliver of an idea of what you want, reach out! I’d love to give you as much input as you’d like me to. When it comes to planning, I’m hands-on. Once you’ve booked, I’ll send you your in-depth planning guide and questionnaire so that we don’t miss a thing.

  • Absolutely! Your session fee covers any travel 30 miles from my home in New Braunfels, TX. Want me to come shoot your newborn session in Dallas? Reach out to chat about travel pricing!

  • All of my sessions are family-led. If your kids want to play, we play. If they want to explore, we explore. If they’re feeling cuddly, then that’s the perfect time to grab those unprompted hugs + kisses. No forced poses or fake smiles… it’s just not how I roll.

  • Alrighty then… let’s do it!

  • Reach out through my inquiry form! As long as it falls under the general “family” umbrella, I’d love to hear your idea for our session together! I am all about “unconventional.” If it’s authentic to you, let’s make it happen!

  • Babies, kids… and dads… can be unpredictable! While most of my sessions go anywhere from 45-60mins, ultimately we will take as much time as we need to get something that we can all be proud of.

  • I get it, I love a good deal as much as the next person! However, my price is not negotiable. If you’re looking for something a little more low-key, I do offer seasonal mini sessions that are a steal!

Madison Kachelmeier outdoors in a colorful vintage sweater.

If you’re craving authenticity, you value connection over perfection, and you’re looking for nothing but good vibes and a little less pressure on little ones… I think we’ll be a great fit.