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 Oaks Golf Course Wedding | Cottage Grove, WI Photos
Kelsey and Brad's sage green and pink wedding at The Oaks Golf Course unfolded with the kind of ease that makes our job effortless. A handmade arbor, rolling greens, and a sunset that shifted from pink to deep magenta gave us the backdrop we dream about. These two barely needed direction, which meant we caught every genuine laugh, every quiet moment, and one unforgettable dip against the blazing horizon.
Laughter and Golden Hour | Boho Outdoor Family Session
Golden hour hit and this family just lit up. At Garver Feed Mill's brick and open fields, we ditched the stiff poses and let kids run circles while parents cracked up. That's when the real moments happen.
The Farmhouse Plainfield Wedding Photos | Spring Celebration
Sarah and Tanner brought their dogs down the aisle, swapped handwritten vows on a stone patio, and cut a cinnamon roll instead of cake. Every detail at The Farmhouse Plainfield told their story, and golden hour light turned the whole property into something timeless.
Peak Bloom at the Arboretum | Spring Maternity Session
Right at peak bloom, this family's pink dress caught the breeze while magnolias lit up behind her, and we knew we had something special. The UW Arboretum in late spring gave us that rare combination of intimate close-ups under flowering branches and wide golden-hour landscapes that feel impossibly warm. But the real magic? Dad kept her laughing between frames, and you can feel it in every image.
The Factory Events Wedding Photos Cincinnati, OH | Spring Boho
Kaitlyn and Hayden didn't just fit The Factory Events, they lit it up. Wildflower bouquets in every color imaginable, a graffiti wall that begged to be shot all day, and two people who couldn't stop laughing. The energy never dipped from the first champagne toast to the last marshmallow roasted over the courtyard fire pit.
From Wedding to Baby | Family Maternity Session
This family's been with us since their wedding day, and bringing three boys plus a baby on the way to the wildflower fields at Garver felt like coming full circle. Golden light, chaotic joy, and one perfect moment of three brothers on a fence rail that we can't stop thinking about.
Running Wild | Summer Family Wildflower Session
Their daughter grabbed a fistful of wildflowers like a trophy, and her parents just lost it laughing. That moment set the entire tone for this golden hour session at Cherokee Marsh, where tall grass glows and kids run wild. We'll show you what happens when families stop posing and start being themselves.
Sunset Among the Flowers | Garden Engagement Session
Golden hour hit the peony fields at GardenView Flowers just right, and this couple's energy was so natural we practically disappeared behind the camera. Rows of blooms in every direction, late spring light turning everything warm, and two people who forgot we were there, that's when the real moments happen.
Love in Every Detail | Baby Girl Studio Session
This baby girl had us completely charmed in our Garver Feed Mill studio, especially when she discovered the orange tulips were far more interesting than posing for the camera. Watch how we captured her genuine giggles, that sage romper against warm brick, and all the tiny details parents forget they chose until they see the photos.