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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Reunion with a Furry Friend | Couples Session with Pets
When this couple came back for a session at Token Creek Park, they brought their two giant Bernese mountain dogs along for the ride. Golden hour light, wildflowers for days, and two pups who had absolutely zero interest in cooperating with the camera. It was chaos, it was real, and it was exactly what we needed.
Fresh Air and First Photos | Indoor Outdoor Newborn Session
This newborn arrived sleepy and cooperative, so we captured her curled in soft studio light at Garver Feed Mill. Then we stepped outside into blooming wildflowers for golden hour magic, complete with an unexpected appearance from the family's Boston Terrier. See how one session gave them the best of both worlds.
“Their Calmest and Gentlest” | Madison Three Brothers Portrait
Calm and gentle aren't usually words that describe three brothers in the same sentence, but this Madison session proved otherwise. We captured a rare, tender moment that this family will treasure forever.
Late July Wedding The Wildwood Barn & Cottage | Waterloo, WI
This late July light turned everything golden, and at The Wildwood Barn in Waterloo, that meant wildflowers lining the aisle, fields stretching to the horizon, and a couple so at ease we barely needed to direct them. The real magic happened along a shaded lane where they walked hand in hand, completely themselves, while dappled light fell through the trees.
Northern Wisconsin Wedding Photography | Ashland, WI
This July wedding in Ashland felt like summer in the Northwoods distilled into one perfect day. Between the goldenrod fields, cowboy boots in tall grass, and fireworks lighting up Lake Superior after dark, Blake and Katlyn's celebration reminded us exactly why we do this.
Joy Looks Good on You | Family Session
Golden hour light, wildflowers stretching for miles, and one little guy whose belly laugh we couldn't stop chasing. This Shiawassee session reminded us why we'll drive anywhere for real moments in real landscapes.
The Ridge Hotel Wedding | Lake Geneva, WI Photography
This literary-themed Lake Geneva wedding stopped us in our tracks the moment we walked in. Books lined every table, a harpist played under draped fabric, and that bridal bouquet looked like someone pulled a painting right off a gallery wall. Mikhaela and Michael's celebration at The Ridge Hotel had personality in every corner.
“Plant Matter and All” | UW Arboretum Candid Family Image
Perfectly imperfect moments happen at the UW Arboretum, where a glance, a dash toward adventure, and yes, even plant matter on a dress tell the real story of your family. We never clean up the scene when the magic is unfolding, because those authentic details are what make these photos come alive.
Harvest Moon Pond Wedding Photography | Poynette, WI
This Harvest Moon Pond venue stopped us the moment we arrived. A weeping willow so massive it felt like its own room, golden light pooling across open fields, and a couple so genuinely in love that every frame came easy. Keep reading to see why this summer wedding reminded us exactly why we do this.