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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“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.
A Beautiful Afternoon | Cupertino Family Photography Session
Soft wildflowers, golden hour light, and a toddler reaching for a parent's hand, this Rancho San Antonio session captured all the unscripted moments that actually end up on your wall. We watched this family play naturally while the hills glowed behind them, and caught the kind of joy that happens when nobody's thinking about the camera.
“Can We Play Yet?!” | Middleton Christmas Tree Farm Photos
This little family brought their pup in a red plaid bow tie to Summers Christmas Tree Farm, and one candid moment of him looking up with "Can we play yet?!" became their absolute favorite. Sometimes the best shots aren't posed at all. See what happened when we let the moment unfold.
Little Ones, Big Memories | Jacksonville Family Photography Session
Four sisters, sandy trails, and that golden Florida light that only happens in January. This Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve session had us grinning behind the camera as these girls ran, laughed, and barely noticed we were there. That's when the real moments happen.
Madison Baby Photography | Garver Feed Mill
When this mama saw her gallery from her newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio, one image stopped her completely. Sometimes the simplest portrait, a sleeping baby in soft, natural light, says everything that matters most.
Laughter and Golden Hour | Madison Child Photography
This little guy's infectious laugh had everyone grinning, and the golden hour light at Garver Feed Mill showed up exactly as we hoped. The best moments? They happened between setups, when mom leaned in for a kiss and baby grabbed her face, the frames families return to for years.
“Sincere Moments” | Token Creek Engagement Session
Sincere moments caught on camera, not perfect poses. This couple settled in so naturally at Token Creek that we caught the quiet laughing frames where they completely forgot we were there, and that's when the magic happens.
The Good Stuff | Madison Area Session
Rows of zinnias, a kid who wouldn't stop spinning, and golden hour light that felt like it was made for this family. This Madison area session at Schuster's Farm in Deerfield reminded us why we love following families through their most genuine moments instead of posing them.