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?
Desert Gold at Usery Mountain | Sunset Desert Engagement Session
These two never let go of each other's hands, not once. At Usery Mountain near Mesa, towering saguaros and golden desert light created the perfect backdrop for their ease and connection. Watch what happens when the sun dips behind the ridgeline and the sky turns violet.
“They Outnumber Me” | Seattle Family Session Travel
This Seattle family's favorite image was decided by popular vote, and dad didn't stand a chance against three outnumbering him. What started as a candid moment of pure fun became the shot everyone agreed belonged on their wall.
Hello, Little One | May Studio Newborn Session
This little girl slept through every setup while her big brother watched from the sidelines, completely smitten. Cream wraps, rust tones, and one perfect moment we couldn't have staged if we tried. Sometimes a newborn session just clicks.
“He Made Us Feel So Comfortable” | Token Creek Engagement Photos, Fall
Token Creek Park's golden hour glow made the perfect backdrop, but what really shines in these photos is the ease between this couple. Within minutes of arriving, they'd completely settled in, and by the time we picked up the camera, they'd practically forgotten it was there. See what happens when comfort leads the way.
Spring Blooms Senior Session at UW Arboretum | Madison
This spring senior session at the UW Arboretum had everything we dream about: magnolias in full bloom, golden late-afternoon light, and a girl who owned every frame. Three outfit changes, unscripted twirls in an open field, and moments of pure joy made this gallery one for the books.
A Perfect Little Welcome | Boho Studio Newborn Session
Cream knits, dried florals, and one impossibly calm baby made this boho studio session everything we hoped for. Shooting in our Garver Feed Mill space meant perfect light, perfect temperature, and a little girl who slept through nearly the entire thing. The real magic happened when mom and dad stepped in by the window.
Wrapped in Sunshine | Spring Newborn Family Session
Magnolia blossoms created a natural canopy while this newborn slept through golden hour at the UW Arboretum. The real magic happened when big sister gently placed a flower on the baby's blanket, completely unprompted, the kind of unrepeatable moment we live for.
Golden Light and Big Smiles | Sunset Nature Family Session
During golden hour at UW Arboretum, this family leaned into the magic of unposed moments, kids running through grass, parents connecting quietly while the light turned everything gold. We stepped back and let their realness happen, and the contrast between the meadow's openness and intimate family moments is what made this gallery sing.
“About a Dozen We Love” | Summers Tree Farm Engagement Session
When a couple can't narrow their favorites below a dozen, that tells us everything. This Summers tree farm engagement session gave us a gallery where every single image earned its spot, and the late afternoon light filtering through those evergreen rows didn't hurt either.