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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Sunset Wildflower Senior Session at Garver | Madison
That evening's light was the full, blazing, everything-turns-amber kind that makes you shoot faster because you know it won't last. We timed this wildflower session at Garver perfectly, catching backlit petals glowing warm against the sunset. No forced posing, no overthinking it, just easy, honest moments in waist-high flowers.
An Elegant Lageret Wedding in Stoughton, WI
String lights glow warm across exposed brick, lavender bridesmaids stand against ivy-covered stone walls, and one kiss during the wedding party photo made the entire room erupt. May and Austin's Lageret wedding was the kind of day where every detail felt intentional but never fussy, and honestly, we're still thinking about those black and white portraits.
An Evening to Remember | Coastal Canyon Family Session
Golden hour at Crest Canyon Park turned magical when this family let loose on the sandy trails, their Pomeranian stealing every frame. Three kids who couldn't stop laughing, candid moments between sprints down the hillside, and light that felt like it was made just for us. This is what family sessions should feel like.
Wildflowers and Family | Wildflower Family Maternity Session
This growing family returned to Mayberry Farms' black-eyed Susan fields for their maternity session, and the kids gave us pure magic. Big brother cracked jokes while little sister reached for every bloom, filling frame after frame with unscripted joy against stems taller than a toddler. Golden hour light, wildflowers, and the beautiful chaos of a family expanding.
Two Pups and a Sunset | Portrait Session with Dogs at Mission Trails
Two huskies, golden late-afternoon light, and a couple who couldn't stop laughing at Mission Trails. We captured the in-between moments that felt most real, from stolen kisses to dogs trotting ahead on the trail. See why letting pets lead the session often gives us the best frames.
Devil’s Lake Wedding Photos in Late Summer | Baraboo, WI
Catching Ben and Sierra's late summer wedding at Devil's Lake meant golden light streaking through the pines, a ceremony framed by towering evergreens, and that perfect moment when Sierra walked back up the aisle with her arms in the air, guests cheering from both sides. This is the kind of energy this place makes possible.
The Edgewater Wedding Photography with Classic Style | Madison
Black tuxedos, beaded gowns, and golden hour on Lake Mendota's pier, this classic summer wedding at The Edgewater had a polish to it from the very first frame. But what really got us was that moment the bride's gown caught the wind during their dock portraits, completely unaware of the camera.
Perfectly Imperfect | Summer Wildflower Family Session
Golden hour, waist-high wildflowers, and a family that completely forgot the camera was there. This Lake Elmo Park Reserve session reminded us why we chase unscripted moments, the boy mid-laugh while mom carried his sister through the blooms. That's the frame that tells the whole story.
Autumn at Garver | Garver Fall Neutrals Engagement
This couple arrived in creams and tans that sang against Garver's brick and wild grasses, but it was that late October light slipping gold through the autumn trees that made the whole session feel effortless. Watch what happens when wardrobe, location, and perfect timing align.