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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Hello, Little One | Spring Florals Newborn Session
Morning light filtered through dried florals as this tiny girl drifted in and out of sleep, her curled fingers and peaceful stretches filling frame after frame. We pulled in close to catch those impossibly small details, but our favorite moment? When her parents leaned in, completely absorbed, and we simply let the camera capture what was already there.
“Already Printed and Hung Up” | Mission Trails Family Session
This San Diego family printed and hung two photos before we even sent the gallery link. When families skip straight to framing, we know we've captured something worth living with every day. See what made Mission Trails the perfect backdrop for this one.
A Beautiful Afternoon | Rural Family Session
Golden hour at Cedar Hill State Park turned everything soft and warm, and this family of five leaned right into it. A baby in a flower crown, two boys hunting for wildflowers, and parents who knew exactly how to hold their kids close, every frame felt earned and real.
Rural Senior Session at Cedar Hill State Park | Texas
Denim, cowboy hats, and a weathered barn glowing in golden hour light. This rural senior session at Cedar Hill State Park showed us how the right location and unshakeable confidence create something completely different. Open prairie, textured wood, and a student ready to have fun.
Pure and Simple | Newborn Session
Tiny fingers, soft cream wraps, and the kind of quiet that only exists with a sleeping newborn. We stripped everything back for this session at our Garver studio because sometimes the most beautiful details need room to breathe. See what happens when we let simplicity do the heavy lifting.
Moody Light and Spring Colors | Moody Sunset Maternity Session
This moody sunset maternity session in a cattail field just outside Madison gave us something rare: light so perfect we barely had to direct a thing. When the sun dropped behind spring clouds and threw amber through the grass, her black dress became pure contrast. One frame stopped us cold in editing, a silhouette with flare burning right through the cattails behind her.
The Best Kind of Chaos | Desert Mountain Family Session
Two boys running wild through the Sonoran Desert, a baby nestled peacefully in mom's arms, and golden hour light painting everything golden. This family session at Usery Mountain reminded us that the best photos happen when we stop chasing perfection and start chasing the chaos.
Peaceful Portraits | Newborn Boy Winter Session
This newborn boy arrived on a quiet winter morning at our Garver Feed Mill studio, complete with ten tiny curled fingers and a rust-colored bonnet. When his big brother sat beside him holding a toy train, totally at ease, we knew we'd captured something real. Those unhurried moments between setups are where the magic happens.
Adventures Together | Outdoor Winter Family Session
Golden grass, bare birch trees, and two little boys who refused to sit still for more than three seconds. That's the energy we brought to Token Creek Park for this winter family session, and honestly, it was perfect. Stick around to see the moment big brother planted a kiss on his baby brother, completely unasked and completely unforgettable.