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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Memorial Union Wedding Photography | Madison, WI
Mikayla and Ben's Memorial Union wedding gave us everything: a dip-and-cheer kiss that stopped the room, Lake Mendota light for portraits, and a Bucky Badger entrance that sent the crowd into chaos. Downtown Madison's historic stone and that contagious energy from their wedding party made this one impossible to forget.
Golden Hour and a New Baby | Summer Garver Newborn Session
Three brand new babies, golden hour light, and wildflowers at Garver Feed Mill made for one of those sessions where everything just aligned. We captured these little ones sound asleep in the soft grass while their parents' connection told the real story. See what happens when you combine fresh air, natural light, and a beautiful setting.
Summer Blooms | Flower Farm Portrait Session at GardenView
Golden hour light, endless rows of zinnias, and a couple who couldn't stop laughing. Our evening at GardenView Flowers turned into one of those sessions where the landscape and the love story just merge. See what happens when you point a camera at this much color and ease.
Monarch Valley Weddings Photos | Blair, WI
Golden retrievers in bow ties, hydrangeas the size of your head, and a jewel-toned bouquet that made us pause mid-frame just to look at it. This Monarch Valley wedding in Blair had everything lined up perfectly: the color, the light, the people. See what happened when we showed up expecting one thing and left with one of our favorite galleries of the season.
Vintage Boho Summer Wedding | Wisconsin Photography
This vintage boho summer wedding on family land in Barneveld gave us something special: a lace gown framed by sunflower stalks, a tiny flower girl completely mesmerized mid-ceremony, and a sunset that broke through the clouds at exactly the right moment. When a couple gets married on property that holds their history, it changes everything you can capture.
Basilica of St Francis Xavier Wedding | Dyersville, IA
This Basilica of St Francis Xavier wedding in Dyersville had us the moment Olivia and Austin stopped at a local racetrack between ceremony and reception. Storm clouds rolled across Iowa cornfields as their veil caught the wind, creating portraits we couldn't have planned. Sometimes the best moments happen when a couple is willing to go completely off-script.
Perfectly Imperfect | Mother Daughter Family Session
This mama and daughter couldn't stop laughing at Cedar Hill State Park, and neither could we. Golden hour light, a weathered barn, and genuine connection made every frame feel worth keeping. See what happens when you step in front of the camera.
“Sylvie’s Smile and Sparkle” | Cherokee Marsh Late Spring Family
Capturing the "hardest one to photograph" is our specialty. During this late spring session at Cherokee Marsh, we managed to get Pat's real expression alongside Sylvie's genuine sparkle, creating the kind of family portrait that actually shows who you are.
The Osthoff Resort Wedding | Elkhart Lake, WI Photography
This Elkhart Lake wedding gave us sandy lakefront, manicured gardens, and a ballroom dripping with chandeliers, but it was Ashley and Beau's relaxed energy that made every frame feel effortless. From tie-dye getting-ready shirts to an arch overflowing with garden roses, we captured two people completely at ease being themselves.