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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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.
Hidden Trails at Golden Hour | Sunset Spring Maternity Session
This hidden trail near Madison revealed something special as the sun dropped low: dappled light, total seclusion, and golden hour magic that wrapped around everything it touched. When your subjects are completely at ease, the intimacy shows in every frame. See how we used the last hour before sunset to tell their story.
Winter Golden Hour | Golden Hour Engagement Session in Madison
Low sun, snow between the pine trees, and two people who couldn't stop laughing. This winter golden hour session in Madison gave us everything: golden light wrapping the whole scene, genuine connection we barely had to direct, and that perfect moment where her face lights up when he kisses her cheek. Winter engagement sessions hit different.
February Magic | Snowy Sunset Engagement Session in Madison
Fresh snow, a pink-and-gold sky that shifted by the minute, and two people who couldn't stop laughing through the cold. This February evening in Madison reminded us exactly why winter engagement sessions hit different. The light was absurd.
Warmth and Wonder | Wildflower Meadow Family Session
Two boys belly-down in wildflowers, laughing so hard their shoulders shook. That's what set the tone for this entire meadow session at Mayberry Farms, and it taught us something important: the best family moments happen when you stop posing and start paying attention. Watch what unfolded when we let them just be themselves.
Running Wild | John’s Lake Conservation Area Photography
Three kids, a toy dinosaur, and Spanish moss-draped oaks at golden hour, this Johns Lake session had us chasing pure chaos and capturing the moments when parents forgot we were there. The conservation area's sandy trails did half the work, filtering families into light that felt less posed and more alive.
Candid and Connected | Winter Wonderland Family Session
Fresh snow, a baby in a green velvet suit, and three older kids in holiday outfits made this Madison winter session everything we hoped for. The cold pushed everyone closer together, and that's when the magic happened, one unscripted frame of all five leaning in around the baby became the shot that belongs on a wall.
A Unique Setting | Culver Wetlands Engagement Session
This couple showed up to Culver Wetlands ready for three completely different sessions: snowy winter portraits, golden fall light, and a full paint powder celebration. We captured it all in one afternoon at this hidden gem near Madison, and the range is honestly wild. See how they went from intimate and quiet to pure joyful chaos.
Winter Light at the Marsh | Winter Marsh Maternity Session
When returning clients reach out for maternity photos at Cherokee Marsh, we know the session will feel different. The winter landscape stripped back to golden grasses and open sky, paired with a bold yellow gown, created frames that just glowed. This is what happens when trust meets the right light at the right moment.