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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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.
“Snow Overlay and Trees” | Token Creek Winter Couples Session
Snow was falling through bare trees at Token Creek when we captured what might be our favorite frame yet. This couple moved through the cold like it didn't exist, and the winter air did something cinematic we couldn't have planned. See what happens when the weather becomes your best collaborator.
Frozen Sunsets in DeForest | Winter Sunset Maternity Session
This February maternity session in DeForest proved that Wisconsin winter light is worth the shivering. We chased that rare golden hour that stretches and softens across a frozen landscape, catching moments of genuine warmth between two people who couldn't feel their noses but absolutely nailed every frame.
Pure and Simple | In-Studio Winter Newborn Session
This in-studio winter session reminded us why newborn photography stops us in our tracks. Curled toes, walnut-sized hands, and those unguarded moments between parents and their brand new baby. Our Garver Feed Mill studio gave us complete control over warmth and light, exactly what these first days deserve.
“Just Being Us” | Fields Reserve Wedding Photos
Forgetting the camera was there is when the real magic happens. We photographed this Fields Reserve wedding and captured a moment the bride still treasures: her and her groom against that stunning red barn, completely themselves. No posing, no forced smiles, just authenticity.
Fall Outdoor Senior Session at Garver Feed Mill | Madison
When golden hour hit Garver Feed Mill, the dried grasses practically glowed, and our senior showed up with three outfit changes ready to match the light. Watch how we moved from playful florals to editorial black and white, letting one location give us all the range we needed.
November Light | Late Fall Portrait Session at Token Creek
This couple's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel completely stole the show during our late fall session at Token Creek. November's bare branches and golden light created the perfect moody backdrop, but it was their easy comfort with each other (and us) that made these images feel so natural and intimate.
Chasing the Light | Mother Daughter Session
This mother and daughter arrived at Pumpkin Hill Creek with genuine laughter that set the entire tone. We captured wildflowers, pine-filtered light, and one unscripted moment between them that still stops us in our tracks.