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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Stories Worth Telling | Orange Grove Family Session
Their daughter kept reaching for the low-hanging oranges, and we just let her happen. This orange grove session near Orlando started with a plan but turned into something we couldn't have directed if we tried, the kind of moment that ends up over the mantle.
Candid and Connected | Sisters Studio Session
The moment these sisters walked into our Garver Feed Mill studio, the energy was undeniable: genuine laughter, effortless teasing, complete comfort with each other. We simply stepped back and let their connection do the work, capturing quiet moments and high-energy bursts against brick walls and warm studio light. This is what happens when people show up as themselves.
Pure Joy in Every Frame | Garver One Year Milestone Session
One year olds give you about three seconds of cooperation before they're onto the next thing, and honestly, that's when we do our best work. This little guy in his red sweater had us chasing him through golden leaves, firing away as expressions changed by the second. See the frame that stopped him still.
Golden Summer Evening | Summer Maternity Session
That golden hour light was doing something special the evening we photographed this Madison maternity session. An emerald gown, wildflowers, and two people completely at ease together created frames we're still thinking about. See how the landscape and intimate moments came together.
Stories Worth Telling | Family Wildflower Session
Three kids running wild through a Mayville wildflower field at golden hour. We chased the chaos and caught the quiet moments too, a forehead kiss, a toddler leaning into mom, the details that disappear if you blink. This is why we do this work.
Perfectly Imperfect | Mama and Me Session
Red hair, bare feet, and a baby girl determined to grab every leaf in sight. This mama and me session in St. Augustine unfolded exactly as it should: no forcing, no fussing, just golden hour light and genuine connection between a mom and her daughter on the marsh.
Chasing the Light | Garver Feed Mill Session
Inside our Garver Feed Mill studio, this family brought three boys, two rattan chairs, and personalities that filled every frame. The moment we couldn't have planned? Both brothers leaning in to kiss their baby sibling at the exact same time. That's the kind of shot that ends up on the wall.
Together Is Our Favorite Place | Outdoor Family Session
Golden light, a white barn, and a family who actually likes being around each other. We watched the kids chase each other through the fields while the parents just rolled with the chaos, and that's when the real moments started happening. This is what happens when you let families be themselves.
Hello, Little One | Newborn Spring Session
This calm little one barely stirred during her entire newborn session at our Garver Feed Mill studio. We pulled in close for every detail: soft pink wraps, the curl of her fingers, the way light caught her tiny features. These first days go so fast.