Wedding and Portrait Photography Blog
Welcome to the Twig & Olive wedding and portrait photography blog. This is where we share full galleries and the real stories behind every session, from weddings at Wisconsin’s best venues to family sessions in our favorite parks.
Every post includes the full gallery, the location details, and the moments that made each session worth remembering. We update this wedding and portrait photography blog regularly with new sessions from across Wisconsin and wherever our clients take us. For guides and education, visit our Articles & Education page.
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Ryan & Daniel’s Fall Engagement Session at Four Winds Farm
yan and Daniel's fall engagement session at Four Winds Farm was pure magic. Golden October light, wide open meadows, and a quiet marsh created the perfect backdrop for two people completely at ease with each other. Every frame captured something real, relaxed, and full of genuine connection.
“Made Me Feel Seen as a Mom” | Governor Nelson Family Photos
This mama told us that one photo made her feel seen as a mom, and her words reminded us exactly why we do this work. At Governor Nelson State Park, we captured something quietly powerful: a simple moment of a mother and daughter on the trail, totally in their own world. No forced poses, just them.
Pure Joy in Every Frame | Pumpkin Hill Creek Family Photography in Jacksonville
Three kids under five, sandy trails, and one brand new baby who stole every frame. At Pumpkin Hill Creek, we watched this family lean into the beautiful chaos of real life, and the golden Florida light did the rest.
Madison WI Studio Manager | Meet Cadence Dust
Cadence Dust just joined our Madison team as Studio Manager, bringing her illustration and graphic design background straight into client galleries and brand work. She's already making every consultation feel more thoughtful and organized. Meet the person who'll likely greet you first at the historic Garver Feed Mill.
An Evening to Remember | Washington Arboretum Family Photography
Dappled light through the arboretum canopy, pink petals scattered on stone stairs, and a baby who wouldn't stop grinning. This spring session at Washington Park reminded us why timing matters, and why the best family moments happen when you let kids just be kids.
All the Tiny Things | Madison Newborn Photographer Studio
This little one arrived wide awake and wearing a dried floral crown, completely unbothered by our camera. Her open eyes gave us an entirely different kind of gallery, and the cream tones and rattan textures of our Garver Feed Mill studio became the perfect frame for every quiet, in-between moment.
Spring Light at Token Creek | Token Creek Engagement Photography
This couple showed up to Token Creek with a six-pack of Wedding Season beer and zero hesitation about a snowy field, and we knew we'd found our people. Watch what happens when they crack open those cans for a toast in the middle of the snow, and how the winter light at this park does something genuinely special to their portraits.
Madison Newborn Session | Garver Feed Mill
This Madison newborn arrived sleepy and content, completely at home in our Garver Feed Mill studio. Soft morning light streamed through tall windows as she gave us the sweetest grin nestled in a wicker basket with a dried floral crown. Those tiny details, captured in her first days, are what families return to for years.
“Beautiful Chaos” | A Lake Elmo Family Session at the Park Reserve
This Lake Elmo family chose one image that perfectly captured their life: parents stealing a quiet moment while their kids ran wild around them. It's the kind of beautiful chaos that makes family photography so meaningful, and it's exactly why we love shooting at the Park Reserve.