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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The Heart of It All | Christmas Tree Farm Session
Three boys, two parents, and zero interest in standing still at Summers Christmas Tree Farm. We chased the chaos, caught the genuine moments, and discovered that the best family photos happen when everyone stops performing and starts being themselves.
Winter Whites in Madison | Outdoor Winter Maternity Session
Lace, bare branches, and the moment snow started falling. This Madison maternity session reminded us why winter's simplicity creates space for everything that matters. When wardrobe and weather align perfectly, the frames tell themselves.
“Their Personalities Perfectly” | Cherokee Marsh Late Summer Family
Personalities and landscape collide beautifully at Cherokee Marsh in late summer. When golden grasses met this family's genuine joy, we captured something that tells two stories at once: who they are and the Wisconsin landscape they call home.
“Our Furry Best Friends” | Summers Engagement Session with Dogs
Summers Christmas Tree Farm became the perfect backdrop when this couple decided their dogs had to be part of the engagement photos. Golden hour light, open fields, and two pups stealing every frame made for something genuinely unforgettable. See why one family's favorite shot includes all four of them.
Moments Like These | April Sunset Family Session
Flower crowns, bare feet on river rocks, and two sisters who couldn't stop giggling at Mount Rainier as golden hour light wrapped around them. We chased the real moments here, not the posed ones. See what happens when you let kids move freely in a landscape this wild.
Chasing the Light | Early Spring Family Session
Golden hour showed up for this one. At Cedar Hill State Park, we watched these five completely in their element, chasing and spinning through open fields while we captured the moments that matter most. The best frame of the night? A dad and his youngest, black and white, just a quiet kiss on the cheek. No posing required.
Winter Glow at Token Creek | Token Creek Winter Maternity
Token Creek's bare birch trees and wide sky become something magical in that final hour before sunset. We watched the low winter light wrap around them in pure gold, and every frame felt almost cinematic. If you're drawn to intimate, glowing maternity photos without the fuss of a crowded backdrop, this is the session that will show you why we choose cold sunsets over summer every time.
Styled and Snuggled | Ivory Floral Newborn Session
Soft cream knits, cherry blossom branches, and a baby who slept through the entire session at our Garver Feed Mill studio. This ivory floral newborn shoot was all about letting the palette do the quiet work while we captured those impossibly tiny stretches and curled fingers.
“Ensen’s Expression” | Madison Snow Mini Family Session
Ensen's reaction to the "snow fairy" was absolutely priceless, and it became mama's unexpected favorite. We always shoot through those unplanned moments because they're the ones families treasure forever. Discover what made this Madison snow session so special.