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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Engagement Session with Dogs | Madison
Two French bulldogs crashed this engagement session at Olbrich Botanical Gardens with unscripted chaos and perfect timing. Between the wildflowers at peak bloom and golden hour light that hit the greenhouse glass just right, we captured moments that shifted from pure playful energy to intimate and quiet. The dogs weren't just along for the ride, they stole the show.
New Baby, New Favorites | Summer Studio Newborn Session
Tiny fingers, a gold floral crown, and one wide-eyed moment that caught us completely off guard. This summer studio session reminded us why soft, controlled light and a baby-led pace create the most honest newborn portraits.
“All Looking, All Loving” | McCarthy Park Sunset Family Photos
Golden hour at McCarthy Park created the perfect backdrop for this family to pause the chaos and truly connect, with every kid looking and every parent gazing back in pure love. That's the shot that matters most.
“It Just Makes Us Smile” | Cherokee Marsh Engagement Photos
Golden hour at Cherokee Marsh brought out something we couldn't have planned for: genuine connection and laughter that just made them smile. There's something about wildflower paths and soft light that lets couples be themselves, and these two had it from the first frame.
Wrapped in Sunshine | July Outdoor Newborn Session
This July outdoor newborn session near Garver Feed Mill gave us pink wildflowers, golden hour light, and a newborn who slept through the whole thing. Big sister stole the show running through the grass while we captured those tiny-hands-on-tiny-person moments that disappear so fast. See what happens when summer in Madison cooperates.
Real Life, Beautiful Light | In Home Newborn Session
This in-home session in Fitchburg gave us everything: soft bedroom light, a big sister running the show, and those unscripted sibling moments parents come back to for years. When a family's actual life becomes the photograph, that's when the magic happens.
“Still Makes Me Tear Up” | UW Arboretum Family Session, Summer
A decade spans between this boy's newborn session and summer at the UW Arboretum. When his mama saw the final images, one captured something that still makes her tear up: her son as both the big kid he's become and the baby she once held. That's the bridge photography can build.
Sunshine and Sweet Chaos | Mom and Sons Session
This mom and sons session at Moore Creek Park had an energy we couldn't have planned. Teenage boys actually having fun in front of the camera, golden light through the trees, and those unguarded moments of laughter that make a gallery feel real.
“Exactly How We Want to Remember Her” | Garver Outdoor Family Milestone
This mama knew exactly what she wanted to capture at her daughter's two-year milestone, and the golden hour light at Garver Feed Mill delivered. When your little one is this happy and smiley, you want to freeze it forever. See how we preserved this "very fun age" before it's gone.