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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A Beautiful Afternoon | Sunset Sunflower Session
Golden hour light poured through endless rows of sunflowers while their daughter laughed and picked flowers like the whole farm was hers alone. We captured everything from wide shots of the farmhouse to those quiet in-between moments, letting this family's joy unfold naturally. See what happens when you skip the posed smiles and let kids lead the way.
Moody Senior Session | Madison, Wisconsin
This senior showed up ready to lean into whatever the sky threw at her, and the results speak for themselves. Four outfits, three locations, and a surprise dusting of snow transformed this moody Madison session into something we couldn't have planned. The burgundy floral against weathered beams, the navy dress against winter berries, the quiet strength in every frame.
Hello, Little One | Rustic Newborn Studio Session
In our Madison studio at Garver Feed Mill, two hours passed in near silence: a deeply sleeping newborn, olive green knit, woven textures, and light that let us chase every perfect detail. This is where we do our best work, when there's time to breathe and close enough to capture the tiny moments parents forget by next week but treasure for years.
The Sweetest Start | Boho Newborn Girl Session
Lace bow headbands, patchwork quilts, and one magical moment when she opened her eyes wide awake on that floral blanket. This boho newborn session unfolded in our studio on a quiet spring morning, and we captured the kind of connection between siblings that parents return to for years.
A Session Full of Love | Sunset Forest Family Session
Flower crowns, bare feet on creek rocks, and two little girls who couldn't stop giggling in a moss-draped forest just outside Cannon Beach. When golden hour light pours through the canopy and a family is completely tuned into each other, we barely have to direct a thing. This is what happens when everything clicks.
Fete Wedding Photos and Summer Romance | Wales, WI
Golden Wisconsin light, a chandelier swaying from a wooden arch, and a little girl carrying a sign that read "Daddy, are you ready? Here comes Mommy!" Kala and Randy's summer wedding at Fete unfolded with the kind of unscripted joy that makes our job feel effortless. Their energy never dimmed from golden hour through the barn reception.
Joy Looks Good on You | Boho Family Session
Golden canyon light, wildflower meadows, and a family that couldn't stop laughing. We timed this boho session at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve for that magical late-afternoon window, and watched real moments unfold between the chaos and the calm.
Farley Memorial Hall Wedding Photos in Cranberry | Farley, IA
This Farley Memorial Hall wedding proved that cranberry and blush belong together, especially when you pair them with candlelit tables and a massive log pile backdrop. Their first look unfolded under dappled tree light, but it's the quiet moment when her dad saw her in the dress for the first time that still gets us.
Color Everywhere | Wildflower Maternity Session
This little girl spent the entire session running through peak-bloom sunflower rows, collecting flowers like prizes. When we pulled in close for those candid stretches, we knew the gallery was going to deliver something special. Late summer light, wildflower chaos, and pure unscripted joy.