Our Adventures for 2025
Fernweh
noun/ a longing for distant places, a yearning for travel
We collect airline miles with the passion of seasoned explorers, uncovering the best lounges and hidden gems in every major city. Travel isn’t just part of our brand; it’s at the heart of who we are. We’ve photographed clients and mentored photographers across all 50 states and over 20 countries—a journey that continually humbles and inspires us.
In the U.S., you’ll find us each year in the misty forests of the Pacific Northwest, along California’s golden coastlines, across Texas’s vast landscapes, among New England’s charm, Florida’s sunlit shores, and beyond. After a year closer to home, we’re thrilled to rekindle our overseas adventures in 2025, ready to capture stories in new landscapes and cultures.
If we’re nearby, let’s create your portrait story. And if you’re looking to stay in the comfort of the place you call home—say, for a wedding—let us bring the adventure to you.
Twig & Olive Travel and Calendar for 2025
IMPORTANT:
Almost all dates below are with Doug.
Courtney is available for portraits and weddings.
Spring
Twentynine Palms, CA
Joshua Tree National Park
Febuary 28th
Los Angeles, CA
(1st) Chino Hills State Park, (2nd) Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park
March 1st – 2nd
Las Vegas, NV
(15th & 16th) Red Rock Canyon,
March 15th – 16th
Dallas, TX
(24th) Crowley Park, (25th) Murrell Park
March 24th – 25th
Houston, TX
(26th) Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, (27th & 28th) Challenger 7 Memorial Park
March 26th – 28th
Phoenix, AZ
(30th) San Tan Mountain Regional Park, (31st) Tres Rios Wetlands
March 30th – 31st
Washington DC
(2nd) Dumbarton Oaks, (3rd) Tidal Basin
April 2nd – 3rd
Baltimore, MD
(4th) Clyburn Arboretum, (5th) Druid Hill Park
April 4th – 5th
Richmond, VA
Maymont Park
April 6th
St. Louis, MO
Forest Park
April 25th
Kansas City, KS
(26th) Burr Oaks Nature Center, (27th) Shawnee Mission Park
April 26th – 27th
Madison, WI
Mother’s Day Floral Minis
May 4th
Wausau, WI
Eau Claire Dells
May 6th
Chicago, IL
Mayslake Forest Preserve
May 8th
Milwaukee, WI
Havenwoods State Forest
May 13th
New Orleans, LA
(19th) New Orleans Botanical Gardens in City Park, (20th) French Quarter
May 19th – 20th
Gulf Shores, AL
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
May 21st
Summer
Madison, WI
Father’s Day Exploration Minis
June 8
Appleton, WI
High Cliff State Park
June 10th
Asheville, NC
(22nd) Craggy Pinnacle, (23rd) North Carolina Arboretum
June 22nd – 23rd
Brooklyn, NYC
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
June 24th
Manhattan, NYC
Bethesda Terrace
June 25th
New Haven, CT
West Rock Ridge State Park
June 26th
Detroit-Lansing, MI
(2nd & 3rd) Ocimeae Lavender Farm
July 2nd – 3rd
Toledo, OH
Gardenview Flowers
July 3rd
Boulder, CO
Lost Gulch Lookout
July 13th
Castle Rock, CO
Dawson Butte Ranch
July 14th
Denver, CO
Mt. Falcon West Trailhead
July 15th
Chicago, IL
Fullerton toward Lake Shore Drive
July 22nd
Milwaukee, WI
Lion’s Den Gorge
August 7th
Dubuque, IA
(17th )Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, (18th) Horseshoe Bluff
August 17th – 18th
Minneapolis, MN
(24th & 25th) Lyndale Park Rose Garden, (26th) Lake Harriet Peace Gardens
August 24th – 26th
Fall
Appleton, WI
Plamann Park
September 5th
Couer d’Alene, ID
Sand Point
September 9th
Seattle, WA
(10th) Discovery Park, (11th) Washington Park Arboretum
September 10th and 11th
Los Angeles, CA
Elysian Park
September 13th
Sydney, Australia
(15th) La Perouse (Congwong Beach), (16th) North Curl Curl Beach, (17th) Blue Mountains, (18th) Royal Botanic Gardens
September 15th-18th
Millwaukee, WI
Grant Park
September 23rd
Chicago, IL
Fabyan Forest Preserve
September 25th
Milwaukee, WI
Lapham Peak
October 7th
Chicago, IL
Waterfall Glen
October 9th
Wausau, WI
Rib Mountain State Park
October 14th
Madison, WI
Vintage Truck Fall Minis
October 26th
Winter
Tampa, FL
USF Botanical Gardens
November 9th
Clermont, FL
Lake Louisa State Park
November 10th
Orlando, FL
(11th) Split Oak Forest, (12th) Mead Botanical Garden
November 11th – 12th
Jacksonville, FL
Fort Clinch
November 13th – 14th
Miami, FL
Key Biscayne Beaches
November 15th
Madison, WI [Holiday]
(22nd-23rd) Summer’s Christmas Tree Farm, (30th) Tinsmith, (Dec. 1st) Garver studio
November 22nd-23rd, 30th, and Dec. 1st
San Diego, CA
(3rd) Mission Trails (Rear Entrance), (4th) Balboa Park, (5th) Point Loma, (6th) Crest Canyon State Park, (7th) Windandsea
December 3rd – 7th
Trips that Teach
Our commitment to knowledge-sharing continues into 2025, and we’re excited to build on last year’s incredible experiences. Speaking at events like WPPI, Shutterfest, and Shutterfest+ in 2024 allowed us to connect with so many talented photographers and share our techniques alongside industry leaders. This year, we’re looking forward to even more inspiring events and engagements with PPA chapters and other vibrant communities across the country. Connecting, sharing our passion, and contributing to this amazing industry remains one of our greatest privileges, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 will bring!
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