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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Blackhawk Country Club Photographer | Madison, WI
During Elisa and Jake's ceremony at Blackhawk, the wind caught her cathedral veil and turned it into pure drama. We shot it in black and white because the moment didn't need help. But what really set the tone? The getting-ready moment with her mom's trembling hands buttoning her dress.
Romy’s Banquet Hall Wedding Summer Romance | Appleton, WI
Samantha and Brian's Appleton summer wedding had us reaching for the camera before we even finished setting up. A boxer in a floral collar stole the show, but it was the quiet moments in golden window light and their chemistry during the vows that made this day sing. Come see how one couple's relaxed joy filled every frame.
At Home with a New Baby | Lifestyle Newborn Session in Wellesley
This Wellesley home had five kids, one sleeping newborn, and light so perfect we barely needed to move. Watch how a sister whispers to her new sibling and mom presses her face against that tiny cheek. This is the stuff families return to for years.
Blackhawk Country Club Wedding Photographers | Madison, WI
Mauve bridesmaids' dresses, wildflowers catching golden hour light, and an outdoor ceremony on the rolling greens overlooking Lake Mendota. This Blackhawk Country Club summer wedding had us captivated from the first detail shot, and the couple's quiet confidence made every moment feel effortlessly romantic.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Fall Ranch Session
This fall family session at Emily's Ten Oaks Ranch reminded us why golden hour light and wide open space are magic. We watched these four chase and laugh through the pasture while soft light wrapped around every frame, and honestly, that's when we do our best work.
The Good Stuff | Late Summer Family Session
White wildflowers, a blue tractor, and a baby girl who couldn't stop grinning. This late summer session took us from a golden meadow to a working farm, and this little one showed up completely unbothered by the camera. That's when the real magic happens.
Lakefront Private Residence Wedding | Junction City, Wisconsin
Katie arrived by boat. Not a quiet walk across the lawn, but a speedboat entrance that set the tone for this entire lakefront celebration on family land in Junction City. From the dock ceremony under a hexagonal arch to a victory lap across the water, this day was built entirely their way.
Spanish Moss and Sunset | Sunset Maternity Session
Golden hour hit differently at John's Lake Conservation Area. Spanish moss filtered the last light like nature's own softbox, and she found that quiet moment cradling her belly with the most genuine smile. This is the frame we always chase.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Wedding in July | Atlanta, GA
This couple gave us two completely different backdrops in one day: quiet garden pathways beneath a Georgia summer canopy, then a glittering Atlanta skyline at the Four Seasons. The shift in atmosphere was immediate and stunning. See how they pulled off garden serenity and city energy without missing a beat.