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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Wisconsin Historical Society Wedding Photos | Madison, WI
After waiting two years to celebrate, Shauna and Justin's winter reception at the Wisconsin Historical Society felt like a victory lap. Golden hour portraits along the Madison lakefront gave way to candlelit dancing beneath soaring columns and marble staircases, where every frame captured the pure joy of a couple finally surrounded by their people.
Golden Light and Big Smiles | Fall Mother Daughter Session
A red tulle skirt, wildflowers, and golden October light at a private Madison property set the stage for something special. When a mother and daughter share that easy, effortless connection, the frames practically take themselves. See what happens when we stop chasing the moment and let it come to us.
Moments Like These | Winter Sunset Family Session
Token Creek Park's February light turned everything gold, and this little guy was completely relaxed from start to finish. We shot wide across the dormant fields, then pulled in tight for the intimate moments, watch how the contrast between those scales brings out what makes this family so real.
Lageret Wedding Photographers | Stoughton, WI Fall Wedding
Their golden retriever walked down the aisle in a leaf wreath, burgundy florals stopped us cold, and tiny plastic dinosaurs hid in the centerpieces. Jess and her groom built a fall celebration at The Lageret that felt completely theirs, and the moody brick backdrop made every frame feel like a gift.
Warmth and Wonder | Late Summer Sunset Session
That golden hour near Garver Feed Mill does something special, and this family of five knew exactly how to fill it. Watch how the light catches the red dress and wildflowers, and see the unguarded moments that happen when kids are just being themselves.
Sunshine and Sweet Chaos | Sweetwater Summit Family Session
Four boys, two parents, and a golden afternoon at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park. We chased this crew through open trails and captured the moments when everyone stopped performing and just lived together. The real magic happened when dad held the baby and the older boys orbited around him like satellites.
Tinsmith Wedding Photos | Glamorous Madison, WI Venue
Cathy and Zach turned their downtown Madison venue into something entirely their own, layering moody neon, rich autumn florals, and industrial edges that photographed like a dream. From the ivy-walled first look to an overhead shot of them in wildflowers, this day kept surprising us at every corner. Come see how they owned The Tinsmith.
Chasing the Light | Late Summer Golden Hour
That golden, syrupy light in the last hour before sunset? We timed this McCarthy Park session perfectly to catch every moment of it, while this family chased each other through the wildflower meadow. The quiet moments between the running and laughing are what made this gallery unforgettable.
Joy Looks Good on You | 18 Month Milestone Session
This 18 month milestone at McCarthy Park gave us exactly what we chase: unscripted moments where a toddler chases leaves, parents lean in close, and everyone forgets we're behind the camera. Golden hour light, a rusty farm gate, and one family who rolled with the chaos instead of fighting it.