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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Birthday Sunset | Couple’s Sunset Session at George Wyth
Golden hour at George Wyth State Park turned this couple's birthday celebration into something magical. Seven years together, wildflowers at peak bloom, and light that kept getting better, their ease with each other made our job simple. See how a crochet cardigan and genuine connection transformed an Iowa meadow into pure gold.
Sunshine and Sweet Chaos | Summer Family Session
Golden hour light, bare feet in grass, and a family that knew how to just be themselves at Garver Feed Mill. We caught everything in the in-between moments, the quiet forehead touches, the spontaneous chaos, the looks that said everything without words. This is what summer family sessions should feel like.
Summer Blooms | Wildflower Engagement Session at McCarthy Park
Golden light filtering through waist-high wildflowers, constant laughter, and zero awkwardness. That's what this August session at McCarthy Park felt like, and the results speak for themselves. If you're dreaming of summer engagement photos, this wildflower window won't stay open for long.
The Best Kind of Chaos | Summer Nature Family Session
This crew showed up ready to play, and the wildflowers at Indian Springs Hiking Trail did the rest. We caught everything from forehead touches in tall grass to golden hour halos that made the whole family glow. See what happens when you let loose in the right light.
Wild, Playful, and Perfect | Sunset Valley Family Session
Golden hour in the mountains hits different when a toddler is calling the shots. This Sunset Valley session had everything we love: sagebrush meadows, soft alpine light, and a little girl with zero interest in sitting still. See how the chaos turned into the best frames.
Running Wild | Wildflower Family Session
Golden hour, wildflower fields, and two boys determined to stay in motion, exactly the kind of energy we chase. Watch what happens when a family stops thinking about the camera and just becomes themselves, caught in the tall grass behind Garver Feed Mill.
A Beautiful Afternoon | George Wyth Wildflower Family
Golden hour hit the wildflower fields at George Wyth State Park, and this little one's belly laughs were even brighter than the amber light. When the location, the light, and the people all line up perfectly, we barely have to direct a thing.
Perfectly Imperfect | Summer Family Farm Session
This summer farm session near Watertown gave us golden light, fearless kids, and one toddler sprinting toward the camera with pure joy on his face. Between the vintage red tractor, grazing cows, and a mud box finale, every corner of the property felt like it was waiting for exactly this kind of beautiful chaos.
Maple Bluff Country Club Wedding & Fall Romance | Madison, WI
This intimate Maple Bluff fall wedding stopped us in our tracks the moment we saw the bouquet: king proteas, deep burgundy, and blush roses so rich we could have photographed it all day. From the moody florals to warm string lights glowing on the covered patio, every detail leaned into autumn, and that's when we do our best work.










