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 Session Full of Love | Garden Family Session
Golden hour in Temecula gave us forty magical minutes at Rose Haven Heritage Garden, where lavender rows and mountain views became the backdrop for a family that trusted the process completely. Their son's unguarded joy running through tall grass is the kind of moment that ends up on your wall.
The Coziest Session | Garver Summer Newborn Portraits
Soft skin, tiny fingers, and the kind of stillness only a newborn can bring. Inside our Garver Feed Mill studio, we slowed down to capture every precious detail, the floral crown, the curve of her chin, the moments parents treasure most. This is exactly the kind of calm, unhurried session we love to create.
“An Amazing Friendship” | UW Arboretum Sibling Photos
Watching these two siblings on a blanket at sunset, caught in genuine laughter together, reminded us why the UW Arboretum is pure magic for family portraits. Their mama called it an amazing friendship, and golden hour light made it impossible to miss.
Vintage Florals Newborn Session | Garver Feed Mill
This vintage florals newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio unfolded exactly as we'd imagined it. Dusty rose wraps, dried floral crowns, and one sleeping baby who cooperated perfectly. But the frame that stopped us? Big sister holding her newborn sister, that grin impossible to miss.
“Her Personality So Perfectly” | UW Arboretum Spring Child Portraits
Spring at the UW Arboretum gave us the perfect setting to capture this girl exactly as she is. One image earned two exclamation points from her mama, who saw her daughter's personality shine right through. See what happens when kids have room to play and be themselves.
“Holding Hands, Looking Away” | Romantic Sunset Engagement Cottage Grove
Golden hour has about twelve good minutes, and this couple made every frame count at McCarthy Park. We watched the grass turn amber and the light turn cinematic as they held hands and looked toward the horizon. That's the moment we never want to miss.
Stories Worth Telling | Shades of Blue Session
At North Mendota Wildlife Area, this family's coordinated blues played beautifully against the prairie grasses, reminding us why wardrobe choices matter so much. The real magic happened when we stepped back and let them play, capturing genuine laughter and shoulder rides through wildflowers that no pose could ever match.
“Time to Celebrate” | UW Arboretum Maternity Session
Getting to photograph this mama at the UW Arboretum felt like witnessing a second chance at celebration. After missing out on honoring her first pregnancy, she's embracing this moment with her son by her side and another baby on the way. The spring blooms and her joy made for something truly special.
Little One, Big Moment | Early Spring Newborn Session
This early spring session at our Garver Feed Mill studio reminded us why newborn photography matters. A sleeping baby, warm light, and parents who couldn't stop smiling created the perfect morning, but it's the close-up details that will stop you cold.