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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The Best Kind of Chaos | Fall Family Field Session
Golden light, tall grass, and a family that doesn't hold still. This fall session at Token Creek Park captures the beautiful chaos of real life, from dad launching his daughter like an airplane to stolen quiet moments in the fading sun. No posing scripts, just genuine laughter in perfect light.
Fall Colors and a Growing Family | Fall Family Maternity Session
Their son ran ahead laughing while Mom glowed in a red gown against walls of gold leaves at McCarthy Park. We caught the quiet moments too, the ones where they leaned into each other without planning a thing. That's the magic of chasing golden hour with families ready to just let the evening unfold.
A Beautiful Afternoon | Hilltop Family Session
Golden light filtered through bare branches as two sisters dissolved into laughter, while their husky mix stole every single frame. This hilltop session at Crest Canyon Park showed us that the best family moments happen when everyone stops posing and just lives together for a while.
Pure Joy in Every Frame | Late Summer Milestone Session
A yellow floral dress, golden hour light, and a one-year-old who sat down in wildflowers and gave us the kind of portrait you frame. This late summer session at Cherokee Marsh reminded us why we love what we do, when families relax, the magic happens.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Outdoor Sisters Session
Three sisters, a wildflower field at golden hour, and enough genuine laughter to fill every frame. Our evening at Mayberry Farms reminded us why we let kids run wild during sessions, some of the best moments happen when we step back and let them be themselves.
Moments Like These | Travel Family Session
Three kids, a dusty trail, and golden California light created pure magic at Santa Margarita River Trail in Fallbrook. We watched this family lean into each other in ways that felt completely unscripted, and the landscape became the perfect backdrop for real moments that matter.
Stories Worth Telling | Cherokee Marsh Fall Sunset Family
Two boys in bow ties, a dirt path turning gold, and parents who couldn't stop laughing. We timed this Cherokee Marsh session for that narrow golden hour window, and the marsh delivered something special. See what happens when we stop directing and let the light and laughter take over.
A Family Worth Celebrating | Summer Sunset Family Session
Golden hour transformed this meadow into something magical, and this family's energy matched every warm ray. When their oldest son stopped to study a wildflower hidden in the tall grass, we knew we had something real to capture. Keep reading to see how a single moment of pure curiosity became the frames they'll treasure for years.
Spring Blooms at McCarthy Park | Spring Blooms Maternity Session
When past wedding clients return expecting their first baby, there's a different kind of trust on set. We photographed this couple among McCarthy Park's peak spring blossoms in Cottage Grove, and watched the coral dress glow against white petals as golden hour wrapped everything in warmth.