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 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.
Pure Joy in Every Frame | Glass Greenhouse Family Session
Stepping into The Oak Atelier's glass greenhouse felt like shooting outdoors with all the comfort of being inside. This family brought real energy to match the soft, diffused light pouring in from every angle, and we captured connection in every frame.
All the Feels | February Desert Family Session
This family's daughter had a laugh that echoed off the saguaros, completely unselfconscious, the kind of joy you can't stage. We spent a golden February afternoon at Usery Mountain Regional Park capturing those in-between moments where real connection happens. See what unfolds when families stop performing and start being themselves.
Tiny Details, Big Love | Vintage Newborn Girl Session
This vintage newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio reminded us why we love the close-ups most. Tiny fingers, curled toes, a lace bonnet from another era. When everything slows down, the best details come into focus.
Moody Skies and Growing Family | Family and Maternity Session
Two kids who couldn't stop laughing, a baby on the way, and a sky full of drama over golden prairie grass. This McCarthy Park session had the kind of unscripted energy we never get tired of capturing. One tender moment in the tall grass ended up being one of our favorites from the entire evening.
Running Wild | Summer Milestone Session
She showed up barefoot and completely in charge of the evening. At Cherokee Marsh, we followed her lead through golden light and wildflowers, and captured one unplanned portrait with those enormous blue eyes that stopped us mid-cull. This is what happens when nobody's trying to pose.
Wildflowers and Fall Light | Sunset Wildflower Maternity Session
Rows of dahlias in full bloom, pampas grass catching the last golden light, and a couple so wrapped up in each other they barely needed direction. This sunset maternity session in Madison reminded us exactly why we chase that final hour of daylight.
The Heart of It All | Spring Wildflowers Family Session
Mustard flowers stretched across rolling hills, two girls who couldn't stop giggling, and golden hour light that made everything glow. This spring session at Chino Hills State Park reminded us why we love capturing families just being themselves, especially when tickle fights break out in the wildflowers.