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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The Tinsmith Wedding Photographer | Downtown Madison, WI
Nicole and Daniel didn't just work with The Tinsmith's raw industrial bones, they owned them. We captured pure, unguarded joy in the solarium's soft glass light, styled portraits against downtown Madison's grittiest graffiti walls, and the moment Daniel kissed his bride under a "Don't Quit" sign that felt almost too perfect to be true.
Sky Bar Edgewater Hotel Photography | Madison Wedding
Their hand-painted oyster shell. A driftwood signpost pointing to three continents. Every detail at this Sky Bar wedding told a story, and we made sure to capture why Marissa and Isaac's personalities transformed the space into something unforgettable.
Monona Terrace Wedding Photos | Downtown Madison, WI
This October wedding at Monona Terrace started with golden hour magic on the rooftop, the entire Madison skyline glowing behind Rachel and Dominic. But the real magic happened earlier: during their first look beneath towering evergreens, when Dominic turned around and his whole face changed. Keep reading to see how a warm fall day, stained glass light, and one unforgettable dance floor came together.
Elderberry Manor Wedding Photography | West Bend, WI
Milkweed seeds drifting through golden hour light, a denim jacket thrown over lace like it was always part of the plan, and the kind of rustic Wisconsin barn that makes every detail sing. Justine and Nick's Elderberry Manor wedding handed us gift after gift, from a reverent church ceremony to portraits in fields that felt completely unstaged.
“At the Top of My Favorites” | Cascade Iowa Candid Wedding Reception
Candid moments are where the real magic happens. This Cascade, Iowa reception photo captured pure, unfiltered joy on the dance floor, and the couple loved it so much it tops their favorites list. Discover what happens when we fade into the background and let celebration shine through.
“Adoring Their Grandkids” | North Mendota Grandparents Session
Grandparent sessions hold a special place in our hearts, and this one at North Mendota Wildlife Area captured something truly magic: pure adoration glowing in golden light as sunshine peeked through the trees. See how one family's generational bond comes alive on film.
Chicago Microwedding Photographer | Nomi Kitchen Wedding
This October rooftop celebration gave us two brides in matching robes reaching for their dresses at the same time, foreheads nearly touching, just grinning. From the getting-ready suite at Le Meridien to golden-hour portraits among pink hydrangeas and the Chicago skyline, every frame felt unhurried and completely real. That's what a microwedding does: it strips away the noise and leaves you with nothing but genuine feeling.
“Without Someone Making a Weird Face” | Garver Mama and Kids Session
Getting all three kids to smile without a single weird face? That's basically winning the lottery. This mama and her crew delivered that miracle at our Garver Feed Mill studio, and the results are proof that patience and the right environment really do work.
Abbey Resort Wedding Photography | Lake Geneva, WI
October light turned The Abbey Resort into something magical, and Matthew and Kristina's celebration proved why fall weddings here are in a league of their own. Golden trees, burgundy dahlias, and those quiet moments where they were completely locked into each other made this one feel effortless to shoot. Click through to see how a Lake Geneva autumn just knows how to glow.