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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Soft, Serene, and So Sweet | Wisconsin Newborn Session
This mama's tiny daughter arrived in a rust-colored wrap, and the moment she tucked her close, we knew we had captured something she'd treasure for years. Inside our Garver Feed Mill studio, where we control every detail from light to temperature, newborns relax and real moments emerge.
“All the Feels” | Loft 132 Wedding Photos
Capturing the true spirit of a couple takes intention and heart. When our clients told us these Loft 132 winter wedding photos brought tears to their eyes, we knew we'd done something right. Scroll on to see the joy that made them feel everything.
A Beautiful Afternoon | San Diego Family Photographer
Golden hour light was pouring through Crest Canyon like it had nowhere else to be, and this family was too busy chasing each other down sandy trails to worry about posing. Watch what happens when you let kids be exactly who they are.
Snowy Garver Session | Madison Wisconsin Engagement Photos
Fresh snow transformed a familiar Madison location into something entirely new for this engagement session. We watched winter light do what it does best, soft and forgiving, while these two created those quiet, unhurried moments that somehow become the strongest images. The close-ups near the end caught something we can't direct, only recognize when it happens.
Classic Portraits at the Garver | Studio Newborn Photography Madison
This little girl arrived calm and content, and we knew our afternoon inside Garver Feed Mill was going to be something special. When we pulled in tight on those tiny details, the dried floral crown, her fingers curled around the blanket, that's where the real magic lived. See the unscripted family moment that stopped us cold.
The Good Stuff | Sydney Family Photography
This family arrived at La Perouse ready to be completely themselves, and that's exactly what we captured. Kids climbing, parents relaxed, and golden coastal light doing all the heavy lifting. The moments that matter most aren't always the ones where everyone's looking at the camera.
“I Adore This One” | Newcastle NSW Family Photos
Capturing this Newcastle family against the otherworldly Port Stephens Sand Dunes, we asked mama to pick her favorite. Her answer was simple: "I adore this one." Sometimes the most powerful moments aren't about the epic landscape, they're about the quiet connection between loved ones.
A Family Worth Celebrating | Schusters Farm Family Photos
Three sisters with fistfuls of zinnias, a rusty truck that's seen decades, and one unscripted moment between mom and daughter that stopped us cold. Schuster's Farm in late summer gave us everything we needed, and we didn't have to ask for a single posed smile.
“Pure Happiness” | Holiday Family Photos in Madison
This mama's Christmas card is already hanging on her wall, and her message stopped us in our tracks: "It perfectly captures pure happiness." Captured last December at the historic Garver Feed Mill, these holiday family photos remind us why we do this work.