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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Sugar Island Barn Wedding Photos in Cranberry | Watertown, WI
This fall wedding at Sugar Island Barn delivered everything we hoped for: cranberry details layered against weathered red wood, a first look in a grove of towering pines with light filtering through the branches, and a golden hour that turned the surrounding fields into pure magic. The light that evening was something we'll be thinking about for a long time.
Moments Like These | Jewel Toned Family Session
Burgundy, emerald, and gold came alive against Crest Canyon Park's warm hillside, and the moment this family forgot about the camera is when the real magic happened. Golden hour light wrapped around them without a single harsh shadow, creating a gallery that feels rich and intentional.
Horticultural Hall Wedding Photos & Vintage Charm | Lake Geneva
This Lake Geneva wedding opened with a white dinner jacket, lush pink bouquet, and a string quartet tucked into ivy-covered corners. We knew immediately this couple had leaned all the way into vintage elegance without losing genuine warmth and joy. The details rewarded every look.
Family Farm Wedding Reception with Rustic Charm | Deerfield, WI
This Deerfield family farm gave us everything: a red barn strung with lights, cornfields that stretched for days, and a couple who genuinely couldn't stop grinning at each other.
The Legend at Brandybrook Wedding Photos | Wales, WI
Lindsey and Garrett's effortless warmth showed up in every frame at this stunning Wisconsin venue. From lace details and Louboutin heels to cranberry uplighting dancing across stone walls, their day felt both bold and intimate. You have to see what happened when the wedding party got the groomsmen laughing.
Golden Light at Garver | Fall Sunset Engagement Session
That golden hour at Garver kept building warmer with every minute, and we barely wanted to stop clicking. A vintage couch, tall glowing grass, and a husky who stole every frame created the kind of evening where our job felt effortless. See what happens when a couple brings their whole selves to the session.
Mapleton Barn Wedding Photos + Rustic Romance | Oconomowoc, WI
This Oconomowoc barn wedding had us captivated from the greenhouse first look, where weathered glass and genuine tears made for pure magic, straight through to dancing under string lights. Every vintage detail, from antique cameras as centerpieces to wildflower portraits by the old silo, felt like it belonged to Amanda and Linsey's story alone.
Bennett Barn Wedding Photos with Summer Charm | Watertown WI
This Bennett Barn wedding in Watertown was a masterclass in color and chemistry. Sarah and Sharief surrounded themselves with bold florals in reds, oranges, and pinks that climbed the silo and spilled across every surface, but what really stole the show was the way these two looked at each other all day long. Golden hour portraits through the wildflower gardens? Absolutely magical.
Madison Concourse Hotel Wedding Photos in Summer | Madison WI
That seersucker suit with a pink bow tie told us everything we needed to know about this couple's vibe. Already married in Denver, they came back to Madison for a full celebration, and from the garden portraits under the willows to golden hour at the Capitol, the whole day felt like a party dressed in joy.