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 Lageret Wedding Photography Madison | Rustic Wisconsin
Taylor and Riley brought the kind of genuine energy that makes our job feel like a privilege, especially inside The Lageret's converted tobacco warehouse where exposed brick played beautifully against bold florals in hot pink and blue. A corgi in a flower collar stole scenes, but it was their handwritten vows that had us pulling in close to capture something real.
Madison Newborn Baby Photography | Garver Feed Mill
Mishti arrived already sleepy, and our warm Garver Feed Mill studio kept her perfectly settled through soft light and simple setups. But the real magic happened when those wide eyes opened, capturing who she already was, right next to her beautiful name disc.
Overture Center Wedding Photography | Madison, WI
Emmy and Michael's first kiss happened at the Overture Center years before they ever imagined getting married there. When they chose it for their wedding day, it became a full-circle moment we felt in every room we photographed. That kind of story gives a day real weight, and this one was bursting with it.
Wisconsin Engagement Photographer | Tenney Park
Tenney Park's frozen landscape turned golden in the late afternoon light, and this couple brought the kind of ease that made our job simple: just stay ready. She jumped on his back within minutes, and we captured their laughter on a snow-covered bench without prompting a single moment.
Running Wild | First Birthday Photoshoot Madison WI
A lion bonnet, a rattan basket, and a one-year-old with very strong opinions about both. We spent this first birthday session at our studio letting this little one call the shots, and that's exactly when the magic happened.
Golden Light in Swan Valley | Australia Maternity Photography
This couple moved together like they'd choreographed it, leaning in without hesitation as the Swan Valley vineyards glowed amber around them. Golden hour light wrapped everything in warmth, and we watched quiet moments unfold: hands on her belly, his arms around her from behind. Sometimes the best maternity sessions need nothing but open sky and two people completely present with each other.
“The Purest Love” | Newborn Sibling Session in Madison
Watching a big brother hold his baby sibling for the first time is pure magic. This newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio captured that incredible bond between two boys, and mama's words said it all: "the purest love and sweetness." Scroll through to see why these early sibling moments become the most treasured family memories.
Snowy Winter Session | Madison WI Engagement Photos
Soft snow fell the entire session at Allen Centennial Garden, stripping the landscape down to stone paths and bare branches. When overcast winter light meets two people completely at ease with each other, that's when the magic happens, and those in-between moments of genuine laughter became our favorite frames.
Pure Joy in Every Frame | Wisconsin Family Portraits
This little guy showed up in overalls with enough personality to fill Cherokee Marsh, and the rest just unfolded naturally. When Dad hoisted him onto his shoulders and took off through the golden fall grasses, we knew we were capturing something special. Click through to see the moments that will mean everything a decade from now.