Twig & Olive
MCCARTHY PARK • COTTAGE GROVE, WI

“Held by the Tree” | McCarthy Park Fall Family Portrait

We love when a location becomes part of the family portrait. This McCarthy Park fall family portrait at McCarthy Park gave this family the perfect opening image for their gallery.

“Love the photo you sent for the cover of our gallery. Us sitting on the tree. It was beautiful the way we were held by the tree with nature surrounding us, and we all look genuinely happy.”

A family sits together on a tree during their McCarthy Park fall family portrait session in Cottage Grove.

A Fall Family Portrait Where Nature Holds You

“Held by the tree.” What a gorgeous way to describe the feeling of sitting in nature with your family. We always look for natural elements that can physically bring a family together: a fallen log, a curving branch, a blanket of wildflowers. These organic “furniture” pieces create portraits that feel grounded and connected.

McCarthy Park is full of these kinds of natural features, which is one reason it’s our most-used family session location. Learn more about our family sessions here.

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