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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Furry Best Friend | Garver Engagement Session with Dog
This Garver engagement session with a white French bulldog tucked under one arm proved what we already knew: pets change everything. Their pup had us all laughing from frame one, and the couple's easy chemistry made the industrial textures of Garver Feed Mill feel like the perfect playground for capturing real moments.
Sunshine and Sweet Chaos | Asheville NC Family Photographer
Three kids, a mountain trail, and winter light that wouldn't quit. We captured the kind of sibling moments that families frame, all while the wind had other plans and a toddler had opinions. Craggy Pinnacle in winter does something special to a portrait session.
“Cherished Keepsakes” | Lageret Wedding Photography
This Lageret wedding became unforgettable when one portrait resonated so deeply, the couple ordered it again and again to share with family. Discover the image that transformed into a cherished heirloom and why the vibrant colors and intimate moment captured everything that made their day special.
Stories Worth Telling | Mount Rainier Family Photographer
This family of six practically turned a rocky riverbed near Mount Rainier into their own playground, and we captured every unscripted moment. Golden hour light, four kids who wouldn't stop moving, and one little girl more interested in inspecting pebbles than posing. That's exactly the kind of session we live for.
Golden Light and Big Smiles | Laguna Niguel Family Photographer
This family brought the chaos and the joy to Aliso Canyon's golden hillsides, and we captured every unscripted moment. Four boys, two parents clearly besotted with each other, and light that wrapped everything in amber perfection. The sibling photos alone will have you reaching for your walls.
“It Includes So Much” | Wildwood Barn Wedding Photos
This Wildwood Barn couple nailed what we aim for with every wedding: a single photograph that holds everything. Their favorite image captured not just the moment, but the treasured location, the weather, their loved ones gathered close, and that unmistakable happiness. Click through to see how one frame can tell an entire story.
From Wedding to Maternity | Madison Wisconsin Maternity Photographer
When we photographed this couple's wedding day, we knew we'd want to document the chapters ahead. Years later, they called us back for maternity portraits at the UW Arboretum in February, and the quiet winter light gave us something we didn't expect: the most intimate frames of bare branches, soft sky, and two people completely at ease because we'd already walked one big day together.
Sunshine and Sweet Chaos | Garver Feed Mill Photos
A two-year-old in a red dress completely stole the show at Garver Feed Mill, bringing unplanned energy and pure joy to every frame. Between the wildflowers, golden light, and a family fully present, we captured the kind of moments you can't pose, the ones that remind us why we do this.
Running Wild | El Dorado Dry Lake Bed Photos
Golden hour light, a sprawling Nevada lakebed with zero distractions, and a family completely at ease with each other created something we won't forget anytime soon. Watch what happens when kids are given wide open space and permission to just run wild.