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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Fresh Snow at Garver | Garver Snowy Winter Engagement
Just after a fresh snowfall blanketed Garver Feed Mill, the light turned soft and diffused in that rare way that only happens on snowy afternoons. These two leaned into the cold without hesitating, and we shot through frosted branches to frame them in all that white, creating images with an almost painterly quality we can't quite capture any other season.
A Family Worth Celebrating | Sunset Mommy and Me
At Philippe Park as golden hour arrived, this mama and her daughter were completely in their element. We barely directed a thing, just followed their natural connection while the light did the rest. The best moment? When her daughter wandered off to climb a tree stump, and we caught it all in black and white.
Warmth and Wonder | Winter Family Farm Session
This winter family session at an alpaca farm near Plover started with a baby mesmerized by the animals and parents who couldn't stop laughing. Snow-covered fields, curious alpacas, and that magical golden hour light created something we'd never photographed before. Come see why winter might be exactly when you need to do this.
A Breathtaking Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana Wedding | Dominican Republic
This Caribbean destination wedding checked every box: white sand, turquoise water, and a locket charm tucked into the bride's bouquet holding someone close in spirit. From the moment they exchanged vows on the beach to that golden-hour walk through palm groves, every detail felt intentional and alive.
Dazzling NYE Celebration | Creamery 201 Wedding Photos | Fort Atkinson, WI
This New Year's Eve celebration at Creamery 201 ended with gold confetti raining down at midnight and an entire dance floor losing their minds. From candlelit vows to that electric first kiss, Taylor and Radley's winter wedding delivered some of the most romantic and electric frames we've captured in a single gallery.
Micro Wedding Photos Madison Wisconsin | NYE Celebration
This New Year's Eve celebration at Lullaby Acres had us moving fast from snowy fields to the Capitol steps to a midnight sparkler exit that lit up the entire yard. Two very good dogs refused to leave frame, hot pink peonies met fresh snow, and the energy never dipped for one second.
New Year’s Eve Wedding Photography St. Clement | Farley, IA
Jonathan and Taylor chose New Year's Eve to say their vows at St. Clement Church, then danced until midnight at Farley Memorial Hall. Fresh snow lined their first look, gold chargers gleamed on reception tables, and when the clock struck twelve, they kissed surrounded by everyone they love. This one had an energy that's impossible to manufacture.
Garver Feed Mill Wedding Photographers | Madison, WI
Katherine and Matt's winter celebration at Garver Feed Mill gave us everything we crave: soaring brick walls, those incredible industrial windows flooding the space with light, and a string quartet that sent chills through the room. Their genuine joy was infectious, making every frame feel effortless from the getting-ready moments through deep burgundy florals and a first kiss that drew a roar from the crowd.
Wisconsin Riverside Resort Winter Wedding | Richland Center, WI
Cranberry velvet, moody November light, and a couple who couldn't stop smiling at each other. Ryan and Mariah's winter wedding at Wisconsin Riverside Resort in Richland Center felt like every element belonged, from their sacred ceremony to a candlelit reception where a live artist painted their portrait while guests celebrated around them.