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 Heart of It All | Summer Sunset Session
Golden hour in a wildflower field near Garver Feed Mill gave us the perfect backdrop for this toddler's contagious belly laughs. When we stopped chasing the perfect pose and just let the family be themselves, that's when the real magic happened. See what unguarded joy looks like through our lens.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | Wooded Valley Family Session
Bare branches, laughing siblings who couldn't sit still, and a couple expecting their next chapter led us through Cades Cove in search of unplanned moments. The best frame came when no one was posing: mom and daughter, noses touching, both grinning. That's the magic we chased all afternoon.
Creamery 201 Wedding Photos | Fort Atkinson, WI
Amie and Aaron brought such genuine joy to their Creamery 201 wedding that we knew the gallery would feel different from the start. The industrial venue's soaring windows flooded everything with golden summer light, but it was one detail that stopped us cold: Amie's delicate dress hanging from the weathered steel sliding door hardware. Click through to see how that single juxtaposition set the tone for the entire day.
The Best Kind of Chaos | Mama With Her Daughters
Two curly-haired girls in floral crowns, a mama who couldn't stop laughing, and a wild fern-filled backyard that felt like it was made for photos. This Madison family session reminded us exactly why unposed moments beat perfect poses every single time. Stick around to see the in-between frames that ended up on their wall.
Running Wild | Fall Golden Hour Session
Golden hour light turned Token Creek Park into something magical, and this family arrived ready to play. Watch what happens when you let kids be kids and give them space to run wild in the leaves.
Garver Feed Mill Photographers | Madison WI Wedding
Garver Feed Mill's rooftop at golden hour stopped us cold. The sun painted those old brick walls in warm amber while these two leaned into each other like the world had disappeared, and we knew we had something special worth sharing.
Real Life, Beautiful Light | Neutral Colors Fall Session
Golden hour hit and this little guy took off running, and that's when we knew this session was going to be something special. Against Token Creek Park's fall palette, their neutral tones created the perfect canvas for capturing the quiet moments between the sprints and shoulder rides.
Perfectly Imperfect | Baby Girl Milestone Session
This baby girl had other plans for her milestone session at Garver Feed Mill. We followed her curiosity through velvet, flowers, and those in-between moments that become the shots parents return to for years. See what happens when you let a real kid lead the way.
“Walking Toward the Brightness” | Nature Filled Wedding Favorite Image
This nature-filled wedding gifted us a favorite image that stopped us in our tracks: a couple walking hand in hand toward golden light, perfectly capturing their words about moving toward brightness together. Sometimes the landscape speaks louder than any pose ever could.