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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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.
“Serene and Natural” | Token Creek Sunset Engagement
Golden hour was doing its thing at Token Creek when these two were already laughing before we even picked up the camera. That's when we knew this session would be exactly what they needed: serene, warm, and completely them.
Styled and Snuggled | Neutrals Newborn Boy Session
Soft creams, warm tans, and one remarkably sleepy baby made this neutrals session feel like pure calm. Inside our Garver Feed Mill studio, we focused tight on tiny details, those curled toes, those perfect fingers, then pulled back wide to capture mom and dad just being together with their newborn. That's the magic we're after.
“Genuine Emotion of Love” | Spring Valley Family Photos Schaumburg
This mama nailed it: her favorite photos are the ones where everyone's squeezing in and laughing together. We traveled to Spring Valley in Schaumburg to capture those moments of genuine emotion, and the results prove that the best family portraits happen when you get close and let the joy spill out.
Moments Like These | Winter Tree Farm Session
Rows of evergreens, golden light, and a little guy who couldn't stop grinning. This tree farm session reminded us that the best family moments happen when everyone forgets to pose. See how a simple location becomes magic when families just play.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Sunset Family Desert Session
Golden hour in the desert hits different. We watched the light turn electric among the boulders at Joshua Tree, with mom's bold red dress glowing against copper and honey tones. The kids explored freely while we captured the magic of a family dwarfed by ancient stone.
Downtown Urban Engagement Session | Downtown Madison
Golden hour caught them completely unaware, foreheads together and laughing near Capitol Square. We spent the evening walking downtown Madison's brick and glass, letting the city frame every moment, including a striped mural wall that became the perfect happy accident.
“A Glimpse into the Future” | UW Arboretum Outdoor Newborn Photos
This spring at the UW Arboretum, big sister Rosie placed a wildflower on newborn Marlow's head, and his unbothered reaction told us everything about their sibling dynamic to come. Those unscripted moments reveal so much more than posed photos ever could.
Pure and Simple | Boho Neutrals Newborn Session
Dried florals, woven textures, and a baby girl who slept through the entire session. Our boho neutrals newborn at Garver Feed Mill was the kind of quiet, intentional morning we love most, with every detail captured close enough to remember forever.