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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“Held by the Tree” | McCarthy Park Fall Family Portrait
This McCarthy Park fall session gave us the perfect reminder of why we return here again and again: nature does the work. When this family settled onto a fallen tree surrounded by golden light, something magical happened. See how the landscape became part of their story.
“His Silly Side” | Madison October Family Session at Home
When you let kids be themselves at home, that's when the real magic happens. This Madison family's October session captured their son's genuine silliness in a way no park portrait ever could, and the results speak for themselves.
Outdoor Light, Indoor Heart | Fall Outdoor Newborn Session
McCarthy Park in late September gave us everything: golden light, wildflowers still hanging on, and a brand-new baby who barely stirred while her big sister stole our hearts with a single forehead kiss. Outdoor newborn sessions are where we thrive, and this one proves exactly why.
Moments Like These | Sunset Family Park Session
Golden hour at Mission Trails hit perfectly, and these four were already laughing before we even lifted the camera. What we loved most was capturing that contrast: wide open landscape, tight sibling energy, and one black and white frame of them pulling in different directions that might be our favorite all year.
The Sweetest Start | Winter Newborn Girl Session
Tiny fingers, a lace headband, and a baby girl who slept through the entire session inside our Garver Feed Mill studio. But the real magic happened when big sister arrived and shifted the whole energy of the morning.
“Such a Hard Decision” | McCarthy Park Late Summer Sunset
Golden sunset light at McCarthy Park created such a magic hour that our clients couldn't decide which photo to pick. When a mama tells us choosing a favorite felt impossible, we know the session captured exactly how they actually are together.
“All My Kids Cooperating” | Waukesha Family Farm Portraits
Catching all the kids cooperating at once is basically a miracle, and this Waukesha farm session delivered exactly that. We shot continuously to capture those fleeting moments of sibling sweetness, including the one that made mom's heart sing: both kids holding hands.
Garver Newborn Boy Studio | Garver Feed Mill
This newborn boy slept through every wrap change, every pose, every gentle adjustment. Inside our warm studio at Garver Feed Mill, we slowed down to capture the tiny details that disappear fastest: curled fingers, dream-twitched lips, the perfect curve of an ear. When a baby sets the pace, magic happens.
“We Can Feel the Warmth” | Madison Golden Hour Engagement
Pointing a camera at this couple was all it took, they leaned in like nobody else was there. We timed this Madison session for that perfect October golden hour window, and the light wrapped around them in pure amber warmth. One detail stopped us cold: they told us they could actually feel the warmth radiating from the photos.