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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Winter Wedding at The Lageret | Stoughton, WI Photographer
This December wedding at The Lageret had us chasing golden hour light and watching it pour through tall windows onto exposed brick. Drew and Samantha's first look by a frosted Christmas tree, candlelit ceremony, and those raw industrial backdrops gave us some of our favorite portraits of the season.
Chicago Wedding Photographer | Rockwell on the River
Rockwell on the River gave us everything a January wedding needs: industrial geometry, candlelit ceremony space, and two people completely at ease with each other. From the moment Daniel saw Machaela in that timber-framed hallway, we knew this day would deliver the kind of authentic joy that photographs beautifully.
Laughter and Golden Hour | Spring Forest Family Session
Three kids who wouldn't stand still, golden light bouncing off granite, and one tender black-and-white moment between mom and son that stopped us mid-frame. This Yosemite spring session reminded us why we chase the real stuff instead of perfect poses.
“Time Almost Stands Still” | North Mendota Wildflower Sibling Photos
Among the wildflower meadows at North Mendota, black and white photography strips away everything but pure connection. One parent told us their favorite image captured the love between their siblings so perfectly that time almost seemed to stand still. Discover what makes these timeless portraits so powerful.
Winter Wedding Garver Feed Mill | Madison, WI Photos
Lauryn and Ben built their entire winter wedding around adventure, from passport RSVPs to globe cake toppers, and every detail landed perfectly at Garver Feed Mill's soaring brick space. Their first look outside captured pure joy against that overcast sky, and watching Ben's face when he turned around reminded us why we show up. This gallery feels like stepping into a travel journal that could only belong to them.
Loft 132 Wedding Photographer | Sun Prairie, WI
Adam and Jenna arrived at The Loft at 132 with fedoras, a Hawaiian lei, and the kind of personality that can't be faked. From fur stoles catching the autumn breeze to a flower girl clutching Baby Yoda, this Sun Prairie celebration was refreshingly, unapologetically them. Click through to see how this couple's modern-industrial wedding unfolded in the most genuine way possible.
Golden Hour and a New Baby | Outdoor Sunset Newborn Session
When late September light meets a sleeping newborn in a wildflower meadow, magic happens. We caught a stolen kiss between siblings and golden hour glow that made every frame feel effortless. This session at Garver Feed Mill reminded us why we sometimes trade our studio for open sky.
A Session Full of Love | Family Summer Wildflower Session
This family showed up to Cherokee Marsh with wildflowers, wicker chairs, and zero scripts in mind. A toddler mesmerized by every bloom, a big sister keeping him laughing, parents completely at ease. We stepped back and let the golden hour do what it does best.
Madison Wedding Photographers Barnwood Events | Madison, WI
Rainy November mornings at Barnwood Events turned into something magical when Mary Claire and Michael grabbed a clear umbrella and wandered into the woods with us. Grey skies created the softest light we could've asked for, and these two radiated pure joy through every frame. Sometimes the best wedding days are the ones that don't go according to plan.