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.
Browse by Category
Looking for a specific session or location?
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.
All the Tiny Things | June Newborn Session
Golden hour in an open field, then into our studio at Garver Feed Mill for the quiet, intimate details. This June session gave us everything: windswept family portraits and close-up frames of tiny fingers, a headband almost too big for the smallest head. The kind of variety that parents treasure for years.
Perfectly Imperfect | Summer Wetland Family Session
This family showed up at Cherokee Marsh ready to play, and the golden hour light caught every unscripted moment. Brothers leaning into each other, wildflowers being discovered, parents laughing without the camera, these are the frames that stop you ten years from now.
“Reliving the Day” | Factory Events Wedding Cincinnati
Capturing a first look at The Factory Events in Cincinnati, we found ourselves freezing a moment our couple described as time stopping still. Their words say it best: "I'm reliving the day over again." See what made this industrial venue wedding unforgettable.
Evening Light at Garver | Outdoor Sunset Maternity Session
Golden hour showed up and absolutely delivered at Garver Feed Mill. This couple was so present with each other that we barely needed to direct them, letting the warm light and wildflowers do the real work. See what happens when sunset timing is everything.
A Family Worth Celebrating | Mama Daughter Milestone Session
This mama and her baby girl brought all the tenderness and joy to our studio at Garver Feed Mill, and we barely had to direct a thing. There's something magic about capturing those tiny details, the lace romper and bare feet, alongside the wide, unguarded moments of connection between them.
“His Little Smirk” | Garver Newborn Sleepy Smile
Capturing that perfect sleepy smirk proved worth the wait during Parker's session at the Garver Feed Mill. His mama told us it was her favorite image, and once you see those tiny feet and full head of newborn hair, you'll understand why some moments are too fleeting to miss.
Real Life, Beautiful Light | CA Family Session
Golden hour turned this meadow into liquid gold, and these four completely forgot we were there. Watch what happens when you stop posing and start chasing: a younger sister holds up a grass stem like a trophy, her older sister laughs, and suddenly you're looking at real life at its most beautiful.