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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Soft, Serene, and So Sweet | Spring Botanical Newborn Session
This spring botanical newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio turned out impossibly soft and serene. Baby slept through everything while we layered dried florals, rich earth tones, and warm studio light into every frame. Those tiny details, fingers curled in wraps, the quiet ease between mom and dad, are the moments that make newborn work so special.
Spring in Bloom | Magnolia Blooms Engagement Session
Pink petals drifting like confetti, golden hour light filtering through magnolia branches, and a couple who couldn't stop laughing. We caught this session at the exact right moment at the UW Arboretum, and the effortless joy these two brought made every frame feel magical.
A Session Full of Love | Rustic Family Session
Golden hour light filtering through the trees, two kids wrestling on the trail, and a family who actually likes each other, that's the kind of session we live for. This Cedar Hill State Park family session had all the ingredients for magic, and the results proved it.
Little One, Big Moment | Neutrals Newborn Session
This neutral palette newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio was pure magic: a sleeping baby, intentional textures, and those impossibly small details like eyelashes and fingernails that you'll swear you'll remember forever. Spoiler: the photos will carry those memories for you.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Florida Sunset Family Session
Golden light was already pouring through the sea grape trees before we even raised our cameras. This Clearwater sunset session captured a family so naturally connected, wildflowers, bare feet, and that effortless Gulf Coast magic, that they forgot we were there. That's when the best frames happen.
All the Tiny Things | Jewel Tones Newborn Session
Deep burgundy, rich mustard, soft plum, this jewel tones palette transformed our studio into something truly special. When big brother leaned in for that perfect kiss on his sleeping sister's forehead, we knew we had something unforgettable to share with you.
Running Wild | Sand Dunes Session
These kids took off running across the Rinconada Canyon sand dunes at golden hour, and that's when we knew this session would be something special. The New Mexico light wrapped around them in ways we couldn't have planned, especially during one unguarded moment when mom scooped up both kids for a walk and we just kept shooting.
Soft Florals and Sweet Details | Vintage Floral Newborn Session
Dusty rose, warm cream, and delicate florals layered into every frame of this newborn session. This baby girl was an absolute dream, and there's one moment with both moms leaning in for a kiss that completely stopped us in our tracks. See how the details came together.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | Golden Hour Desert Session
Golden hour in Sedona turned everything copper, and this family of six at Coconino National Forest gave us exactly what we needed: chaos, laughter, and real moments. When the kids finally ran off and the light went soft pink, we captured something we barely had to direct.