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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“Pure Joy” | UW Arboretum Spring Garden Family
This spring garden family told us their session was "good for the soul," and their photos prove it. Wandering through the UW Arboretum's blooming landscapes, we captured the pure joy that happens when families can just be themselves. See what they mean.
“My Momma Heart Melted” | Wingra Springs Mini Session
Certain details stick with us: the tucked thumb he's made since newborn days, that mischievous little tongue, the constant motion. At Wingra Springs, we captured this three-year-old's personality so perfectly that his mama's heart melted the moment she saw the photos. Click to see what made her response leave us beaming.
“This Mama Is Very Happy” | UW Arboretum Newborn Family Session
Gathering five kids for one perfect family photo should be impossible, but this mama's joy says otherwise. Watch what happens when you pair an experienced photographer with the lush green backdrop of the UW Arboretum in May.
Sunlight, Wildflowers, and a Tiny Miracle | Summer Outdoor Newborn Session
This little one fell asleep before we even started, and the UW Arboretum's golden meadows did the rest. Watch what happens when families relax into the moment and let the light do its magic.
“Rain, Windstorm, or Shine” | Monona Terrace Engagement Photos
Wind was absolutely ripping across the rooftop when we shot these Monona Terrace engagement photos, and it made everything better. This couple chose not to reschedule, and their trust paid off in some of the most alive, electric frames we've captured all year. See how weather becomes your secret weapon.
Chasing the Light | Lush Mountain Family Session
Three redheaded siblings, blooming rhododendrons, and golden light filtering through the canopy. This Cooper Ridge Nature Trail session gave us that rare, unprompted moment: an older sister leaning in for a kiss while her little one's face just lit up. See what happens when you let kids run free.
“Pure Happiness” | Treasure Island Family Session
This Treasure Island family session captured something this mama will treasure forever. Beach sessions bring out real joy naturally, and watching these kiddos play in the Gulf Coast sand was pure magic. See what happened when we let them loose on the shore.
Wrapped in Sunshine | Newborn Boy Spring Session
Golden hour at the Arboretum proved perfect for this sleeping newborn surrounded by daffodils and forsythia blooms. The spring light filtering through the tree canopy gave us exactly what we needed, soft, warm, and completely magical. See how we wove delicate textures and raw foliage together in this session.
Candid and Connected | Spring Lilacs Family Session
The lilacs were at peak bloom and no one was trying too hard to smile. At the UW Arboretum, we captured dad getting tackled in the grass, whispered jokes that turned into giggles, and the quiet moments when families forgot the camera was even there. That's when the real connection shows up.