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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“Pure Love and Serenity” | Eloise Wedding Photography
Asking this couple to share their favorite image from their October celebration in Mt. Horeb led to something remarkable: a portrait so tender it captured the exact moment the bride felt her groom's calm wash over her. That's the power of a truly great wedding photograph.
Laughter and Golden Hour | Mission Trails Family Photos
Two kids, a dachshund puppy, and golden hour light across Mission Trails. This family showed up ready to play, and we captured the kind of unscripted moments where nobody's trying but everything clicks. See what happens when you let kids lead the way.
“A Private Tropical Jungle” | Memorial Union Madison Wedding
Surrounded by lush greenery at the Memorial Union, this couple discovered something magical: a downtown Madison wedding that felt like a tropical escape. Their favorite image captures them in what they called their "private jungle," a perfect nod to their shared love of nature and science.
Madison Senior Photo Session | Token Creek Park Portraits
Three outfit changes, wildflowers up to her shoulders, and golden hour light that just kept getting better. This Token Creek session reminded us why we love shooting seniors in late summer, when the energy is effortless and everything clicks into place.
A Perfect Little Welcome | Madison Wisconsin Newborn Photographer
Three boys, one sleeping newborn, and a studio full of winter light. We watched this family's energy shift from beautifully chaotic to perfectly still, and caught the moments in between that matter most. The tiny details and sibling connections from this session are exactly why we do this work.
“A Total Spitfire” | Fall Family Portraits in Madison
Their daughter Bea? Total spitfire. At this Madison home session, we captured the real personalities that make this family tick, from quiet amusement to full-on spark. See what happens when kids feel comfortable enough to just be themselves.
The Heart of It All | Summer Floral Mini Session
Pink wildflowers, a rusty Chevy truck, and twenty minutes of pure magic at Schuster's Farm. Watch how golden hour light and a little girl in a green dress created the kind of candid family moments you can't direct, only follow.
“Both of Their Personalities” | Garver Newborn Sibling Photos
Watching a big sister's excitement and her newborn brother's curious expression come together in one frame felt genuinely magical during this session at Garver Feed Mill. Their parents said it perfectly: this photo captures both of their personalities in a way they'll treasure for years to come.
Moody Skies at McCarthy Park | Madison Area Maternity Session
Dramatic clouds rolled in over McCarthy Park, and we couldn't have asked for better light. This expecting couple's red gown became absolutely luminous against that moody sky, and their ease with each other made every frame feel genuine.