A warm, intimate family photo captured near a window and Christmas tree. A mother in a black sweater smiles joyfully while holding a baby. Two children lean into the frame near the bottom. Documented by a family photographer in New Braunfels, Texas.

FINDING YOUR STORY WITHIN THE
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT & THE ORDINARY

For the laid back family who seeks human connection rather than perfection. For the energetic little ones who live to jump on the bed and play in the yard. For the nostalgic mom and dad who still remember what it was like to be young and wild. Cookouts on the patio, lazy Saturday mornings, or settling in after bringing a new crew member home from the hospital… let’s remember it all.

Serving Madison, Wisconsin & beyond

sound like you?
A boy riding a blue bicycle in a backyard with chickens, and a young girl standing nearby.
Family sitting together on the hallway floor, engaging in conversation.
a newborn resting peacefully in a crib with starry themed bedding, their tiny feet being documented beautifully by a New Braunfels newborn photographer, known for creating timeless keepsakes for families in New Braunfels, Tx.

HONEST
UNPOSED
CONNECTIVE
NOSTALGIC
ARTFUL
CANDID

an expecting mother sitting by a window, gently petting her golden retriever while holding her baby bump. This intimate scene captures the warmth of a growing family, beautifully documented by a New Braunfels maternity photographer. 
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A woman walking on a grassy path in front of a rustic wooden house surrounded by trees.

I’M MADISON

A woman holding a toddler on a bed, looking out the window with their older child sitting besidethem.
A woman with long wavy brown hair cuts a young boy's blonde hair outside in a backyard, with a wooden fence and some greenery in the background.
Blue neon outline of a star on a black background.
Blue neon outline of a star on a black background.
Black background with blue handwritten text that says, 'Capturing the moments that remind you how rich you truly are.'

“She has a natural way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera.”

“Cannot recommend Madison enough.”

KIND WORDS

Erin

Hailey

“This is by far one of the best experiences we have ever had!”

“I absolutely love her photography style… I recommend 100%”

Alejandra

Maria

Natalie

“I couldn’t be more in love with her work!!”

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A woman and a young girl in white dresses on a farmyard with chickens and a small chicken coop.
Person stretching or reaching up inside a room near a window with blinds, sunlight coming through, and a vase of white flowers on a table.
Black silhouette of a dog's head with the word 'Madison's' written in blue script across the neck.
Child lying on bed with arm and hand near mouth, sunlight coming through window in Madison, Wisconsin

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A woman in a red checkered dress sitting on the grass, holding a young boy, likely her son, who is wearing a white shirt, in a park or open field during daylight in Madison, Wisconsin
Colorful magnetic letters and numbers on a checkered tablecloth, with a mug and a person's arm in the background.
A pregnant mother stands in a field, cradling their belly under a clear blue sky with mountains in the background, capturing the essence of expert family and maternity photography in New Braunfels, TX by Madison Kachelmeier.
A family of four with a young girl and a toddler on a horse in a grassy field under a large tree, with sunlight filtering through the branches.

FAQs

  • My clients typically book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially for weekends or busy seasons. My schedule tends to fill up quickly, and I’d hate for you to miss out on a spot. The earlier you book, the more likely we’ll find the perfect time for your session.

  • 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.

  • As much as you can prepare for your newborn's arrival, let's be real… they’re a little unpredictable. The good thing is that our session is totally flexible!! As long as you keep me in the loop, I should be able to accommodate you and your newborn whether they’re a week early, or a few weeks early!

  • Yes of course! I’m pretty flexible with payment plans, just get in touch and we can talk about what best suits you!

  • I consider my greatest strength to be working with kids of all kinds… it’s actually one of the reasons why I chose to pursue this whole family photography thing! All of my sessions are kid-led. If your kids want to play, we play. If they want to explore, we explore. If they’re feeling cuddly, that’s the perfect time to catch unprompted hugs + kisses. I definitely get one or two family portraits of everyone looking - but most of the time it’s not my main focus!

  • Absolutely! My session fee covers any travel 30 miles from my home in Madison, Wisconsin. Wanting me to travel further than that? Reach out to chat about travel pricing!

  • Unfortunately bad weather is bound to happen and does happen when shoots are booked. I will likely get in touch with you a few days before our shoot to discuss potential options. I don't like to call off shoots too early as the weather can be so unpredictable and changes all the time. However if we get to the day before or the day of our shoot and we both decide it isn't suitable to go ahead, we will reschedule. Your deposit will be transferred accross to the new date.

  • Life is complicated and the unexpected is to be expected. The deposit is non-refundable as this helps to protect my business due to turning away all other bookings for your chosen date. I hope you understand that deposit is insurance for my business to stay afloat in the event of a cancellation.

  • Once you decide which session type is the best fit for your family, drop me a note through myinquiry form. Once we sort out the details, I’ll send over a comprehensive questionnaire that will help me get to know your family. From there, I can be as hands on as you’d like as we plan your perfect family session. From there, all that’s left is to show up and love on your babies as I work in the background to document the day.