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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Little One, Big Moment | Newborn Summer Studio Session
This newborn summer session at our Garver Feed Mill studio had that particular quiet that only happens in a baby's first weeks. We pulled in close for the detail shots, curled hands, impossibly tiny toes, because these are the things that change so fast you almost forget they were ever that small.
Running Wild | Sunset Family Session
When golden hour hit at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, their little one took off running through the grass, and that's when we knew this session would be special. Open fields, tree-lined trails, and a family who let loose instead of posing made for the kind of moments that actually matter.
Hindu Wedding Photography Madison WI | Garver Feed Mill
This Hindu wedding moved through two complete ceremonies, two stunning wardrobes, and a packed dance floor all in one day. Snow fell outside while red and gold filled every corner inside, and we caught it all, from the quiet moments before the bride's sari draping to the couple's black and white snowy portraits at night.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | August Sunset Family Session
This August evening at Schuster's Farm, golden hour hit the zinnia fields just right, and one little girl in white wandered through the rows completely unposed. We followed along as her sisters chased blooms and the sky turned soft behind them, catching the moments that happen when families forget the camera is there.
Downtown Madison Wedding Photographer | Capitol & Coopers Tavern
This February wedding took us from the marble halls of the Wisconsin State Capitol to an intimate celebration at The Cooper's Tavern, and the falling snow made every frame feel painterly. Watch the unscripted joy of their first look, the energy that bounced off those paneled walls during their vows, and one unforgettable kiss with snowflakes landing in their hair.
Under the Trees with a New Baby | Newborn and Family Session
At Korth Park in Lake Mills, both siblings leaned in to kiss their newborn brother on a quilt in the middle of a wildflower field, and nobody asked them to do it. Golden fall light, a sleeping baby, and two kids who treated the meadow like their playground made this session pure magic. See what happens when you let the location and the family's comfort do the work.
Dreamy Sunset | September Engagement Session at McCarthy Park
The sky turned gold twenty minutes earlier than we expected, and this September evening at McCarthy Park became pure magic. What started as a golden hour turned into a cycle through pink and violet, each frame more effortless than the last. When the light is this generous and two people are this relaxed together, we can't help but keep shooting.
Real Life, Beautiful Light | Split Oak Forest Family Session
Four girls, two parents, and golden light pooling through ancient oaks. We chased that perfect fall energy at Split Oak Forest near Orlando, where the real magic happened when everyone stopped thinking about the camera and just existed together on those sandy trails.
Wrapped in Sunshine | Newborn and Mom Wildflower Session
Golden hour light pooling through sunflower rows, a newborn tucked against her mama's chest, and a black and white frame so tender it stopped us mid-edit. This late-summer session at Schuster's Farm reminded us why we live for those quiet, unhurried moments in wildflower fields.