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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Golden Hour in the Wildflowers | Fall Wildflowers Engagement Session
That late-day light hit Cherokee Marsh and everything turned gold. We shot this fall engagement session as the sun dropped low over the prairie, watching the landscape open up in warm tones and tall grasses catching light. Two people completely at ease, one green dress, and the kind of golden hour that makes every frame feel effortless.
The Heart of It All | October Golden Hour Session
Two boys in blazers, golden grass, and parents who couldn't stop laughing. This October session at Garver Feed Mill gave us that rare twenty-minute window where the light turns everything amber and families finally stop performing. The real magic happened when we stepped away from the poses.
Little Ones, Big Memories | September Sunset Session
This family's September sunset session at Spring Valley Nature Center gave us exactly what we're always chasing: golden light, genuine moments, and kids being completely themselves. The open meadows and that hazy backlight made everything feel cinematic, and the parents were relaxed enough that we caught the real laughs between them.
Milestone Celebration | Glamorous Portrait Session at Yosemite
This couple celebrated a milestone birthday and anniversary against Yosemite's granite cliffs, and the golden hour light that wrapped around the valley walls caught something we rarely see: the moment they completely forgot we were there. That's always where the best images live.
Stories Worth Telling | Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Session
Standing under the Tidal Basin's pink canopy during peak bloom, we caught this family laughing, running, and reaching for each other without a single "say cheese" in sight. Early morning light filtered through thousands of cherry blossoms while monuments glowed across the water. These are the moments that remind us why we chase the bloom window every spring.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | Florida Forest Family Session
Two kids sprinting full-speed through tall grass, arms wide open and laughing so hard they could barely breathe. That's what drew us in at Split Oak Forest near Orlando, a completely different world from typical Florida beach sessions, where ancient oaks and golden forest light did the heavy lifting.
New Baby, New Favorites | Boho Newborn Session
At our Garver Feed Mill studio, we let newborns set the pace while soft light and earthy textures create the perfect backdrop. But the moment that stopped us cold was when this little one opened their eyes wide inside a wicker basket and simply looked at the camera, curious and awake. Those are the frames families return to again and again.
“The Way Mark Is Looking at Me” | Wisconsin Winter Wedding Portrait
Capturing that perfect look between newlyweds is pure magic, especially when snow-dusted Wisconsin landscapes frame the moment. The bride's fur shawl, her bouquet, and the way Mark gazes at her create something timeless and deeply romantic. See why winter weddings steal our hearts.
Real Life, Beautiful Light | Lifestyle In-Home Newborn Session
This Stoughton newborn's peaceful sleep meant we could capture something rare: a big brother gazing at his new sibling with pure wonder, and a mother bathed in window light so perfect we switched to black and white. Those fleeting seconds between siblings are what make in-home sessions unforgettable.