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 Best Kind of Chaos | One Year Milestone Session
She arrived in a red polka dot dress and immediately took off across the grass, and we knew this one year milestone session was going to be beautifully unpredictable. Golden hour light turned everything magical, from the fuzz on her tiny knit hat to the moment she discovered cake frosting actually tastes good. When you let a one year old run the show, the real moments are what you get.
“You Can See How Happy We Are” | Rustic Manor Wedding Photos
This fall celebration at Rustic Manor 1848 in Hartland carried something special: years of anticipation finally coming to life. The couple's joy was palpable, and you can feel it in every frame. That relief, that gratitude, that "it's finally happening" energy is what we live for behind the lens.
Fresh Spring Greens | Outdoor Spring Portrait Session
That first real week of green after a long Wisconsin winter hits different. We caught this couple at McCarthy Park in peak bloom season, with white flowering trees backlit by golden hour and their dog wandering through the blossoms. When two people show up that relaxed and connected, everything else falls into place.
All the Feels | Summer Sunset Wildflower Session
Golden hour light pouring through endless rows of sunflowers, two kids who couldn't stop laughing, and those perfectly unguarded moments between poses. This summer sunset session at Schuster's Farm in Deerfield reminded us why we love what we do.
“Playful” | Garver Feed Mill Engagement Photos
On a cold afternoon at Garver Feed Mill, this couple brought pure warmth and playfulness to every frame. When we asked them to pick their favorite image, they simply said: "It's playful." One piggyback ride, genuine laughter, and a photo that perfectly sums up their whole relationship.
Candid and Connected | Texas Spring Family Session
Three kids who wouldn't stand still, parents completely game for chaos, and golden hour light that turned everything soft and warm. This Cedar Hill session reminded us exactly why we love what we do, especially when a family just lets loose and forgets the camera exists. See what happened when we followed their lead.
Winter Light at the Arboretum | Arboretum Winter Maternity Session
Golden hour at the UW Arboretum in winter is something else entirely. We brought this expecting couple to the quiet trails just before sunset, where bare branches frame soft light and the landscape becomes part of their story. See what happens when you strip everything down to golden light and genuine connection.
“Simply Beautiful” | Garver Floral Newborn Portraits
This mama nailed it with two words: "simply beautiful." Discover how we select every floral element and wrap to enhance your newborn's features at our Garver Feed Mill studio, letting your baby truly be the star.
“A Special Connection with Nature” | Token Creek Snowy Engagement Session
Snow clung to every branch when we arrived at Token Creek Park, transforming the trails into something hushed and intimate. This couple's connection to the Wisconsin woods was unmistakable, and we captured it in that rare kind of stillness where everything feels more genuine. See what happens when the location means as much as the love.