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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Running Wild | Fall Family Session
This fall family session in Sun Prairie started with golden light, an open meadow, and a little boy who couldn't stop kissing his baby sister. We followed their energy instead of directing it, capturing real movement and laughter as the trees glowed behind them. See what happens when families stop trying to be perfect.
Barefoot and Happy | Summer Sunflower Session
Bare feet, golden light, and a little girl who couldn't stop laughing in a sea of sunflowers. This Madison wildflower session reminded us why we chase summer sessions like these, where every frame captures something real and unrepeated.
Carolina Beach State Park Wedding | Nags Head, North Carolina
Kayleigh and Joseph said their vows at the water's edge with their dog standing beside them, and Joseph completely lost it. Their intimate coastal celebration at Carolina Beach State Park unfolded across sandy trails, weathered driftwood, and an overcast sky that kept every color rich and saturated. Small on purpose, overflowing with feeling.
A Session Full of Love | Flower Field Family Session
This Dutch wildflower field session had everything: two girls chasing each other through knee-high blooms, a dad getting tackled mid-spin, and golden light that made every frame glow. The real magic happened in the chaos, those two-second moments of pure laughter that end up becoming the photos families actually hang on their walls.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Sunset Desert Session
This family of three let the Arizona desert do the work for us at South Mountain Preserve, and their toddler decided within minutes that the place was his to explore. We chased golden hour light, saguaro shadows, and those quiet moments when a parent leans in close, capturing the easy energy that happens when nobody's posing.
Snowy Adventures with a Trooper | Sunset Winter Maternity
Golden hour on fresh snow in the Wisconsin winter is magic, and this sunset maternity session proved it. Their fearless toddler stole the show running through untouched snow while we chased that pink-and-blue light that just wouldn't quit. See how tenderness shows up differently when it's cold.
A Perfect Little Welcome | Newborn Studio Session
Her big brother couldn't stop grinning from the moment he met her. In our Garver Feed Mill studio, we captured those unhurried first moments, tiny details, genuine sibling joy, and the quiet joy on their parents' faces. These early days disappear so fast; let's make sure you have them documented.
Golden Light and Big Smiles | Desert Family Session
This family showed up in a denim jacket and a tutu, and Jerome, Arizona did the rest. Perched on a mountainside with copper-stained walls and endless Verde Valley views, this desert town became the perfect backdrop for unscripted moments, like when their daughter discovered a stray cat and Mom dropped right beside her. See how a location this lived-in brings out the real magic.
Joy Looks Good on You | Milestone Studio Session
Spring light, pink knits, and a tiny floral headband turned this milestone session into pure magic. Watch how this baby girl owned every frame, and then stick around to see why Mom's close-up moments with her daughter became our favorites of the day.