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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Real Life, Beautiful Light | Fall Sunset Family Session
Golden hour caught this Cedar Falls family in their element: baby giggling in rust-colored knitwear, dog stealing every frame, and wildflowers turning pure gold in the fading light. When families simply show up and let it happen, that's when we do our best work.
Blackhawk Country Club Wedding with Pops of Red | Fitchburg, WI
This couple asked their closest loved ones to wear red, and the result was one of the most visually striking Blackhawk Country Club wedding days we've ever photographed. From sparkly heels to golden-hour portraits on the fairway, every detail had personality, and the two of them were completely, radiantly relaxed the entire time.
Mountain Fall Color | Stylized Engagement Session in the Smokies
Golden ridgelines, rolling mist, and autumn light so soft it stops you in your tracks. This stylized session in the Smokies proved that mountain backdrops shine brightest when a couple brings real intention to every detail, from wardrobe to custom cookies. See where the real magic happened.
Brighton Acres Wedding Photos | Oshkosh, WI
This Brighton Acres wedding had us from the moment we walked in: pink velvet robes, a bouquet that practically vibrated with color, and a couple who couldn't stop grinning at each other. Golden hour portraits in an overgrown garden path, a barn ceremony backlit by slat light, and a dance floor that delivered pure joy. Keep scrolling to see how this couple brought their full personalities to every frame.
The Bowery Barn Wedding Photos and Rustic Charm | Rubicon, WI
Sunflowers on the arch, sheep wandering through golden hour portraits, and a live guitar serenade during the ceremony, Daniel and Amy's Bowery Barn wedding had this layered, textured warmth that made every frame feel alive. These are the kind of wedding photos we dream about capturing.
“So Much Love” | Atlanta Destination Wedding Photos
This Atlanta wedding tested everything 2020 threw at it. What we found instead was a couple surrounded by their closest people, radiating genuine joy despite the chaos. These photos capture what real resilience looks like.
Prevailing Winds Lodge Wedding Photographer & Forest Vows | WI
Golden hour in an open field after a forest ceremony, this spring wedding at Prevailing Winds Lodge gave us the best of both worlds. When the bride and groom stepped into that soft, glowing light, they completely relaxed, and we captured some of our favorite frames all year.
Old Schoolhouse Wedding Photos Rustic Summer | Merrimac, WI
This celebration in Merrimac felt different from the start, Lindsay and David were already married, so this day was pure joy. Getting ready inside a vintage train car with stained glass light and a feathered fedora resting on a typewriter shelf, then golden hour portraits in moss-covered woods that looked straight out of a fairy tale.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | Garver Fall Golden Hour Family
Bare feet, a bear bonnet, and two golden retrievers in an open field at sunset, this family brought pure, unscripted joy to their golden hour session at Garver Feed Mill. When kids show up ready to play instead of pose, that's when the magic happens.