Twig & Olive
KORTH PARK • LAKE MILLS, WI

Love in Every Detail: A Lake Mills Family Session

Golden hour hit and these two kids were already running full speed across the field. That’s when we knew this Lake Mills family session at Korth Park was going to be our kind of evening.

A boy and girl hugging and smiling at each other in a sunlit green field at Korth Park

The Kind of Energy We Love

Family sessions work best when everyone just shows up and exists together. No stiff posing, no forced smiles. This family got that instinctively. Mom and Dad were relaxed, the kids were wild in the best possible way, and we stayed loose and let it all unfold.

A tattooed mother hugging her young son and daughter at golden hour during a Lake Mills family session

Korth Park gave us everything we needed. Open fields, soft light filtering through the tree line, and enough room for the kids to sprint without running out of frame. We shot wide to take in that warm September glow, then pulled in tight for the quiet moments between the chaos.

A couple embracing and smiling at each other in a wooded field at sunset

There’s a moment in every family session where the parents look at each other and forget the camera exists. That happened here. And honestly, that is when we do our best work.

A dad and two kids piling together laughing on a quilt in a green field by Twig & Olive Photography
A family of four sitting together on a quilt in a green field at golden hour

The kids stole the show. A spontaneous laugh, a handful of wildflowers, a tackle pile on the blanket. Those aren’t poses. Those are the images that end up on the wall. If you’re considering family photography in Wisconsin, a park like Korth gives you that open, natural backdrop without feeling staged.

A laughing boy in tall green plants and a smiling girl holding wildflowers during outdoor family photos
Black and white overhead portrait of a young girl in a floral dress holding wildflowers

We have a thing for the last ten minutes of light. Everything turns gold, the shadows stretch, and every frame feels effortless. This family walked hand in hand through that final stretch, and we just kept shooting.

A family of four walking hand in hand through a green field at golden hour
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Sessions at Korth Park

Is Korth Park a good location for family photos?

It’s one of our favorites in the Lake Mills area. The open fields and tree line create soft, natural light, especially during golden hour. There’s plenty of room for kids to run, which makes the whole session feel relaxed and real.

How do I book a family session with Twig & Olive?

Just reach out through our contact page and tell us a little about your family. We’ll help you pick the right time, location, and vibe for a session that actually feels like yours.

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