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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Madison Sibling Photos | “The Feels” on a Log
These Madison sibling photos captured something magical: a little boy gazing up at his big sister on a sunlit log, totally unaware of the camera. Their mom told us this single frame reminded her of countless summers playing together in their yard. That's the kind of image that belongs on a wall.
“Sorry Rowan and Crosby” | Spring Valley Stormy Skies Session
Those dramatic spring skies at Spring Valley Nature Center turned into pure magic for this couple. When we stepped back to capture just mom and dad, we created their favorite image of the whole session, and honestly, the moody backdrop made all the difference.
“Still Look Sweet” | Older Kids Family Photos Illinois
These older kids family photos in Illinois prove that sweetness doesn't fade as children grow. The connection between teenagers and their parents is different from the toddler years, but just as beautiful to capture. Discover why families trust us to make every stage shine.
Ashton Hill Farm Galena Wedding | Winter Wedding Photos
This Ashton Hill Farm December wedding had us the moment we stepped inside: Christmas trees flanking the altar, golden afternoon light pouring through every window, and two French Bulldogs completely stealing the show during portraits. The candlelit reception that followed felt less like a wedding and more like the most elegant holiday party we've ever photographed.
Love in Every Detail | Prairie Family Session
This prairie family session unfolded during one of those golden evenings where everything clicked. Watch how a family of four becomes completely unselfconscious across open fields, trading posed smiles for real laughs and spontaneous sprints through tall grass.
The Lageret Wedding Photos | Stoughton, WI Photographer
Steady rain fell when we arrived at The Lageret in Stoughton, and honestly, we couldn't have been happier about it. Holly and Stuart leaned into every bit of the moody December weather, and the result is a gallery that's more romantic because of the rain, not in spite of it.
Beloit Club Wedding Photographer | Glamorous Winter Wedding
December light is golden and fleeting, and we caught every second of it at the Beloit Club. From a traditional ceremony at First Congregational Church to a reception that erupted into dueling pianos and dancing on chairs, this winter wedding balanced black-tie glamour with pure, unfiltered joy. See how an industrial alley and bare branches became the perfect backdrop for golden hour magic.
“Pure Joy” | Token Creek Brother Sister Session
This Token Creek brother sister session captured something magical: pure, unfiltered childhood joy that made their parents smile every time they looked at the photos. The open trails and natural spaces let these two siblings be completely themselves, and we were there to freeze those fleeting moments in time.
Madison Wisconsin Wedding Photography | Garver Feed Mill
This fall celebration at Garver Feed Mill stopped us in our tracks, deep emerald, plum, and dusty rose against warm exposed brick created the kind of bold, intimate energy we dream about capturing. From the quiet intensity of their first look on the mezzanine to golden hour portraits with the full wedding party, every frame felt effortless.