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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“Our First Christmas” | Cascade Iowa Family Photos
This family's first Christmas with their newborn daughter unfolded against Iowa's quiet beauty, and their mama's words said it all: "I can't wait to look back on this photo in 20 years and remember how magical it all was." See how we captured that perfect blend of new baby joy and holiday warmth.
The Best Kind of Chaos | Light Palette Session
Five people, golden light, and a toddler determined to do his own thing. This session at St. Andrews State Park was pure energy from start to finish, with dappled light filtering through the scrub oaks and those two older sisters cracking each other up the entire time. When families stop trying to control the moment, that's when the real magic happens.
Hello, Little One | Spring Studio Newborn Session
Tiny floral headbands, cream lace wraps, and a baby who slept through every single setup. This spring studio session at our Garver Feed Mill space unfolded in soft window light, four gentle poses, and one perfect parent portrait that captured the connection families treasure forever.
“Their Real Smiles” | Madison Family Photos with Dog
Apparently, the secret to real smiles from kids is dad jokes about tooting. This Madison family session was full of genuine laughter, and their golden retriever didn't hurt either. Click through to see the moment that made mom say, "These are their real smiles."
Desert Adventure | Spring Anniversary Session at Joshua Tree
These two showed up at Joshua Tree with an ease that made every frame feel effortless, moving between boulder formations and desert stretches with genuine connection and zero agenda. By the golden hour, we were capturing quiet moments that reminded us why anniversary sessions feel less like work and more like witnessing something real.
“A Brief Calm Moment” | Garver Feed Mill Winter Wedding
Nestled in the warmth of the Garver Feed Mill on a December day, this couple stole a quiet moment between the ceremony rush and the celebration. What struck us most wasn't the grand gestures, but the calm in their eyes that said everything about weathering planning delays together.
Little Ones, Big Memories | Greenhouse Mama and Me Session
Rows of lush plants, soft greenhouse light, and a little girl in red curls twirling alongside her mama in green velvet. This spring session at Klein's Floral & Greenhouses in Madison reminded us why we keep coming back to this magical space. See what happens when a family forgets the camera is even there.
A Family Worth Celebrating | Spring Nature Family Session
Three kids, two parents, and one sprawling stretch of Texas hill country made for the kind of energy we love: loud, messy, and completely real. The best frames weren't planned at all, like the toddler twirling her dress at golden hour while siblings tackled each other on a blanket. Discover what happens when you let the moment lead the way.
Quiet Moments, Beautiful Light | Spring Neutrals Newborn Session
Soft creams, dried florals, and a baby girl who slept through almost every frame. In our Garver Feed Mill studio, the light was perfect and everything just clicked. Wait until you see the moment her big brothers arrived, grinning like they'd just won the world.