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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Sugarland Barn Wedding Arena WI | Summer Wedding Photos
Wildflowers up to their waists, golden light cutting through the trees, and a couple so wrapped up in each other they forgot we were there. Rachel and Donnie's Sugarland Barn summer wedding was the kind of July evening that reminds us exactly why we do this work. Nothing was loud or overdone, just warm, unhurried, and completely them.
“Not a Forced Smile” | Token Creek Late Fall Engagement
Authentic moments don't need direction. We spent a November afternoon at Token Creek with a couple who were completely themselves in front of the camera, and Tyler's genuine smile when he looks at his fiancée tells you everything you need to know. See what happens when the setting gets out of the way and lets two people shine.
Chorus Public House Wedding Photography | Stoughton, WI
This couple showed up in an emerald green suit and a pearl-covered denim jacket, then sealed their vows by potting a plant together in actual gardening gloves. Chorus Public House's warm wood and tall windows gave us the perfect backdrop for capturing Ryan and Melissa's unapologetic personality from the very first frame.
Adventures Together | Snowy Winter Family Session
Fresh snow, a golden doodle who stole the show, and a baby in a knit hat, this Token Creek Park session had all the magic. We captured the quiet moments between the goofing around, the ones you'll want to revisit in five years.
Desert Sunset | Sunset Couple Portrait Session at Joshua Tree
That amber desert light at Joshua Tree hit completely different than what we usually chase. These two wandered through the rocks at golden hour, totally at ease, and we captured something cinematic in every frame. If you're dreaming of a couples session somewhere epic, this one might inspire you.
The Sweetest Start | Winter Studio Newborn Session
This winter studio newborn session had us pulling in close for every detail, those curled toes, tiny fingers tucked under her chin, the weight of a sleeping baby completely at ease. Our studio inside Garver Feed Mill kept everything warm and unhurried, letting us slow down and photograph it all. Wait until you see how we finished with deep red fabric and winter berries.
San Diego Golden Light | Engagement Family Session at Mission Trails
The light hit different that evening at Mission Trails. Golden hour wrapped these four in warm amber while the canyon opened up around them, and the kids stole nearly every frame. This is what happens when a family stops trying to hold still.
Swan Barn Door Wedding Photography | Wisconsin Dells
This summer wedding at The Swan Barn Door gave us everything: dappled pine light during the ceremony, a golden retriever in a floral wreath, and that perfect amber glow inside the barn at night. From the loft details to portraits along the wooded trails, this couple's day was equal parts wild and tender.
Token Creek County Park Wedding | Madison Microwedding
Tucked into a lush boardwalk corridor at Token Creek County Park, Jake and Vanessa exchanged handwritten vows meant only for each other before a single guest arrived. We watched Jake's eyes fill with tears before she even finished reading. This is the kind of unguarded emotion that becomes the heart of every photograph.