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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“A Unique Vantage Point” | Franciscan Gardens Wedding Photos
Franciscan Gardens gave us the chance to shoot from an angle we'd never tried before, and the couple immediately knew it was special. The combination of those romantic mission gardens, the California sky, and a vantage point that felt completely fresh is what made this image stand out on their wall.
“Simply Us” | Estes Park Family Session
This Estes Park family flew us to the mountains for one reason: to capture themselves against the Rockies, and we nailed it. The real magic isn't just the dramatic peaks and golden light, it's how genuine this family looks, surrounded by something truly magnificent. Click through to see why their favorite image does both.
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.