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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An Evening to Remember | Neutral Palette Family Session
This neutral palette session at Schumacher Farm Park had us chasing golden fall light and genuine laughter. When a family forgets the camera is there and just plays together, that's when the real moments happen. Piggyback rides, tickle attacks, and one perfectly timed close-up that moved us to black and white.
The Lageret in Stoughton Wisconsin Romance | Madison, WI
This spring celebration at The Lageret had us reaching for our tightest lenses. Deep burgundy ranunculus, lace sleeves glowing in golden hour light, and that moment when Emily stepped out and the bridesmaids gasped. From moody detail shots on worn hardwood to a sparkler exit under the brick archway, Emily and Luke's day was layered with warmth and intention.
Urban Wildflowers at Garver | Urban Wildflower Family Maternity
This toddler had other plans for her mom's maternity session, and we followed every wildflower-picking, fearless moment of it. Golden hour light, urban meadow vibes at Garver, and a family that refused to stand still. See what happens when you let the moment breathe.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Family Winter Snow Mini
Two kids, a plaid blanket, and snow falling exactly on cue created the kind of energy that made every frame feel alive. This family moved through three completely different settings, snowy fields, golden leaves, and a row of rusty vintage cars, and showed us something new in each one. No stiff posing here, just real moments and plenty of giggles.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Campus Family Session
Golden hour on the lakeshore with a family that actually likes each other, that's exactly what we captured at Hasler Lab on UW-Madison's campus. Rocky shoreline, warm brick, and light that made skin glow without any effort from us. Watch how real joy looks when nobody's standing still long enough to pose.
Warmth and Wonder | Nature Preserve Family Session
Two energetic boys, parents who actually like each other, and a salt marsh glowing gold in every direction. This Belle Isle session reminded us why natural spaces strip away everything but the realness. Watch how the boardwalk becomes a stage for brotherly chaos and quiet moments alike.
Garver Fall Newborn Portraits | Garver Feed Mill
This returning family brought their newborn to our Garver studio just weeks after their maternity session, and the golden fall light streaming through our windows caught every sleepy smile and soft yawn. There's something different about photographing families the second time around, the comfort shows up in every frame.
Over the Vines Micro Wedding with Warm Tones | Edgerton, WI
This couple arrived in a black sequined gown and bold pink suit, ready to say handwritten vows surrounded by grapevines at sunset. Their micro wedding at Over the Vines felt intentional and completely theirs, and we captured every unguarded moment in the golden hour light filtering through the vineyard.
Lakeside Summer Light | Summer Engagement Session at Olin Park
Golden hour hit the wildflower meadow at Olin Park, and these two forgot we were even there. Watch what happens when a couple stops posing and starts connecting, with Lake Monona glowing behind them and the light turning everything gold.