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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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.
Seasonal & Year-Round | Madison Wisconsin Mini Sessions
This fall, we're meeting families in Madison's most golden locations for mini sessions that feel effortless and look anything but. Twenty to thirty minutes, one handpicked spot, real moments captured without the overthinking. Your edited gallery lands in two weeks, ready to frame.
“An Authentic Expression” | UW Arboretum Engagement Session
Sometimes the best direction we give is the simplest: run to him and try to make him laugh. That's exactly what happened at the UW Arboretum, and it became this couple's favorite frame from the entire session. See how a single genuine moment can say more than any posed shot ever could.
Soft, Serene, and So Sweet | Newborn Photography
Tiny fingers wrapped in a mustard knit, dried florals, and one of those perfect newborn mornings where everything just clicked. This session at our Garver Feed Mill studio reminded us why we slow down for these early days, capturing the curled toes and parent-hand moments that families forget first.
“True and Pure” | Madison Family Photography Candid
Asking a family to look at each other instead of the camera unlocks something magic. This Madison session gave us a moment so genuine, the family called it "true and pure." See what happens when love becomes the real subject.
Outdoor Newborn Photo Session | Schuster’s Farm
This family chose Schuster's Farm in Deerfield for their newborn session, and the timing was perfect: zinnia fields at peak bloom in shades of pink, orange, and deep red. We caught the big sister leaning in for an unscripted kiss with her newborn sibling, the kind of moment you simply can't plan for. Golden hour light and a rusty Chevy truck completed the magic.
“Real Smiles” | McCarthy Park Engagement Photos
These two told us they loved that their smiles looked real, not posed. That's exactly what we chase at McCarthy Park in Cottage Grove, those genuine moments you actually want to frame. See how we pulled it off in soft winter light and bare branches.
Fall Sunset Magic | McCarthy Park Sunset Engagement
The light showed up that evening like it had something to prove. We pulled into McCarthy Park in Cottage Grove just as everything turned gold, and these two were so locked into each other that we barely had to direct a thing. Every frame felt effortless.
“Everyone I Love the Most” | Madison Family Photos at Home
This Madison family's favorite photo includes everyone they love most in the world, and the mama told us something that made our hearts skip: "It's the first image I've had in years where the smiles on everyone's faces are real and genuine." Discover why shooting at home changes everything.