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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New Baby, New Favorites | Botanical Newborn Session
When big brother walked in ready to meet his newborn sister, we knew the day would be special. Set against soft florals and warm studio light at our Garver Feed Mill space, the real magic happened in the unscripted moments between them. Some details are fleeting, and we made sure to capture every one.
Garver Feed Mill Photographer | Madison, Wisconsin
This burgundy suit paired with a lace gown full of tiny buttons. The industrial catwalk inside Garver Feed Mill. And that moment when Alex turned around for their first look and simply stopped breathing. Fall at this venue hits different, and this wedding leaned into every golden, textured detail.
The Wildwood Barn & Cottage Wedding | Waterloo, WI
Overcast skies, swaying cattails, and a handmade wooden arch set the scene for Michael and Amanda's celebration at this charming Waterloo property. Every corner offered something new to photograph, from the vintage trucks to the golden hour fields. Their first look under the old oaks? Pure magic.
Candid and Connected | Family Newborn Session
Big sister had other plans: hold the baby, pick every iris in the meadow, sprint through the tall grass, repeat. This family newborn session at Token Creek Park moved with that kind of joyful chaos, and the in-between moments told the realest story.
Backyard Fall Wedding with Rustic Charm | Baraboo, WI
This Baraboo couple ditched the ballroom for their own woods, a hidden ceremony clearing, and string lights glowing over long tables as night fell. The light filtering through towering trees gave us everything we needed, but it's the quiet moment between mother and daughter on a leather couch that we can't stop thinking about.
Fresh Air and First Photos | Spring Outdoor Newborn Session
Tiny yawns, lace headbands, and a wicker basket tucked into tall grass. Our spring newborn session in Madison unfolded in that golden late-afternoon light where everything becomes a natural prop, and this little one slept through every setup. The wildflowers, the soft wraps, the bokeh in the grass, it's the kind of magic you can't manufacture in a studio.
Backyard Fall Wedding Photos | Janesville, Wisconsin
Golden light through tall grass, lace catching the September breeze, and a barefoot couple dancing through wildflowers. Kaylyn and Joshua's Janesville backyard wedding proves that the most meaningful celebrations happen close to home, surrounded by the people and places you love most. See how they made it unforgettable.
Oconomowoc Community Center Wedding | Wisconsin
Golden hour turned lily pads into something from a painting at Melissa and Michael's lakeside ceremony. This Oconomowoc Community Center wedding glowed with intimate family moments, burgundy and navy details that actually meant something, and a little girl who stole every single frame.
Love in Every Detail | Stormy Skies Family Session
Golden grass, brooding skies, and a vintage iron bed in the middle of a field outside Amsterdam. This little family's unfiltered joy completely changed how we saw the landscape around them. Click through to see how we turned moody weather into something cinematic.