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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“A Moment to Be Present” | Grafton Wedding Photographer
Sitting with a couple in Grafton, we learned their favorite photo wasn't posed at all, it was the quiet moment they slowed down to simply be present together. Those in-between breaths often become the most cherished images, and we're always ready to capture them.
“Pure Wedding Bliss” | Hilton Milwaukee Wedding Photos
Traveling from Madison to Milwaukee always feels worth it, especially when we get to capture moments like these at the Hilton City Center. This bride's own words said it best: "pure wedding bliss in the moment" and that's exactly what we found between all the planned details.
Golden Light on the Farm | Southern Wisconsin Engagement Photography
When horses wander into your engagement photos like they're part of the plan, you know the evening is going somewhere special. This couple brought us to their family farm in Monticello, where golden light, rolling fields, and unexpected four-legged guests turned a simple session into something we couldn't have scripted.
Small but Mighty | Newborn Photo Session Madison WI
Spring light at our Garver Feed Mill studio has this soft, honeyed quality that makes newborn sessions feel effortless. This little one arrived calm and sleepy, but her big brother? He stole nearly every frame with pure sibling love. Those unscripted moments are the ones families return to for years.
A Session Full of Love | Middleton WI Family Photos
Golden hour hit perfectly at Summers Tree Farm, and this family gave us everything: a toddler in a blue knit hat who sprinted between frames, a baby content in Dad's arms, and those quiet moments between parents that look absolutely stunning in black and white. These are the sessions that remind us why we love what we do.
Including Your Dog | Middleton Portrait Photography
A yellow Lab in a red plaid bow tie stole every frame at this Middleton tree farm session. Golden hour light filtered through rows of pines while this couple laughed their way through portraits with their very good boy. When pets are part of the story, the candid magic practically captures itself.
Wisconsin Baby Portraits | Garver Feed Mill
Big sister stole the show at this spring session, and her energy transformed what could have been a quiet newborn shoot into something really special. Inside our Garver Feed Mill studio, we captured not just solo baby portraits, but the real magic: mom and dad leaning in, tiny fingers being reached for, those fleeting glances...
Together Is Our Favorite Place | San Diego Family Portrait Photography
This spring at Crest Canyon Park, we watched a little girl in a green velvet dress command the golden hour light like she owned the place. No performing, no fuss, just a family being completely themselves as the sun turned everything warm and soft. This is why we do what we do.
“It Incorporates Everything” | Muskego Wedding Photography
This Muskego couple knew exactly what they wanted captured in their wedding portraits, and this single frame delivers it all: the dress, the tux, and the elegant Aud Mar Banquet Hall backdrop. When we asked for their favorite image afterward, their answer said everything about why full-length portraits matter on a wedding day.