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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Perfectly Imperfect | Bay View Family Session
This Bay View family showed up ready to play, and Philippe Park's sprawling oaks and waterfront became the perfect stage for their story. We caught the in-between moments where real life happens, mid-giggle, genuine glances, the stuff that actually makes you smile when you see the photos years later.
A Misty Bridle Barn and Gardens Wedding | Mount Horeb, WI
Fog rolled across the Mount Horeb hills all evening, turning Melissa and Jonathan's day into something like a painting. Instead of chasing golden hour, we watched the mist soften every edge of the gardens and fields, creating some of the most striking portrait light we've ever worked in. Click through to see how the weather became the star of this Bridle Barn wedding.
An Evening to Remember | Picturesque Mountain Family Session
Late light painted the rocky riverbed gold while snow-capped ridges turned pink behind them, and this family couldn't stop laughing. We pulled back to let the mountains fill the frame, then moved in close for the quieter moments: foreheads touching, a dad kissing his son's cheek. This is what happens when a landscape matches a family's energy perfectly.
Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Wedding Photos | Milwaukee, WI
Terri couldn't stop laughing on that stone terrace overlooking Lake Michigan, and the late July light seemed to know exactly when to arrive. This Lake Park Bistro wedding was intentionally small but impossibly rich in detail and genuine connection. We never manufactured a single moment.
Candid and Connected | Floral Family Session
Flower crowns, bare feet, and three girls who couldn't stop laughing at Cedar Hill State Park. This floral family session captured the kind of unguarded moments that end up on your wall, from tickle fights to whispered secrets between sisters.
Fort Wayne Rustic Microwedding Photos | Indiana Forest
Moody forest light, a creek running just steps away, and two people who needed nothing but each other and the woods. This quiet Fort Wayne microwedding reminded us why we love small celebrations: every glance, every laugh, every detail carries weight. Their wedding rings nestled into fern fronds and wildflowers told us everything we needed to know.
A Perfect Little Welcome | Newborn Portrait Session
Tiny fingers, a mustard yellow wrap, and the quietest little stretch mid-pose. This newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio reminded us why mornings like these matter, no rush, no agenda, just a brand new baby setting the pace.
Harvest Moon Pond | Boho Spring Wedding at Poynette
This boho spring wedding at Poynette's Harvest Moon Pond had us chasing magic around every corner. Pink peonies against weathered barn wood, a child playing violin under the willow tree during the ceremony, and golden hour light that turned their kiss into pure silhouette. When a couple brings this kind of laid-back energy, that's when we do our best work.
Joy Looks Good on You | Milestone Portrait Photography
That grin changed everything the moment we set her down. This milestone session was pure, unposed joy, the kind where big expressions and wobbly new skills happen naturally, and our job was simply to stay close enough to catch the scrunched nose and open-mouth laughs that parents treasure years later.