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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“In His Element” | McCarthy Park Toddler Photos
Photographing two-year-old Carter at McCarthy Park taught us something we already knew: the best toddler photos happen when you stop asking them to pose. Watch what unfolded when we followed his lead instead.
Garver Feed Mill Senior Session | Madison, WI
This Madison senior session at Garver Feed Mill showed us why shooting in our own backyard never gets old. In one evening, we moved from weathered brick walls to vine-covered gardens drenched in golden light, all within steps of each other. That final portrait in the glowing green tunnel? Pure magic.
“We Loved All of Our Images” | Madison In-Home Children Session
This Madison family gave us the best compliment: they loved every single image from their in-home session. Discover why shooting in familiar spaces unlocks those unguarded, genuine moments that make the best family photos.
The Good Stuff | Madison Spring Family Photos
A white eyelet dress, a pinwheel, and flowering trees at peak bloom set the stage for this UW Arboretum session. When a toddler runs the show, the magic happens fast, and we were there to catch every unscripted moment of joy.
“Wonderfully Chaotic” | Madison Family Session at Home
Sometimes the best family photos are the ones where everyone stops trying. The Parks family nailed it when they described their favorite shot as showing their "real, chaotic" selves during their at-home session in Madison, and we couldn't agree more. Click through to see what happens when families are free to be exactly who they are.
Summer Wildflowers | Cherokee Marsh Summer Engagement
This couple's piggyback ride through waist-high wildflowers turned into uncontrollable laughter, and we caught every golden-hour moment at Cherokee Marsh. Between the two dogs who stole the show and those quiet black and white frames, this session reminded us exactly why we love shooting here.
Running Wild | Madison Family Session
Golden light, a vintage truck, and a baby who couldn't stop grinning made this Madison property session one for the books. We kept things loose and real, capturing quiet moments like both parents leaning in to kiss his cheeks at once. That's the stuff that matters years from now.
“You Are Magicians” | Doctors Park Family Photos Milwaukee
This Milwaukee family called us magicians when their favorite photo captured their son mid-goofball moment, looking innocent while kissing his sister. We didn't tame the chaos at Doctors Park, we embraced it, and that's where the real magic happened.
Moments Like These | Madison Area Family Photos
That baby in the red suspenders stole the show within thirty seconds. Dad launched him skyward on the trail, and both siblings couldn't stop laughing on the quilt behind them. These Cherokee Marsh family photos are exactly what happens when you let kids lead the moment.