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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The Coziest Session | Spring Newborn Session
This spring newborn session unfolded in complete silence and soft light inside our studio at Garver Feed Mill. A sleeping baby, her proud big sister, and parents so at ease we barely needed to direct a thing. Wait until you see the unscripted moment where she leans in for a kiss.
Studio and Snow | Winter Family Maternity Session
This mama brought her daughter, her partner, and a willingness to follow the light wherever it led. We started in our warm studio with soft brick walls, then stepped outside to a snow-covered creek bank where golden afternoon light transformed everything. Pink tulips in February made all the difference.
The Lageret Stoughton WI | Rustic Wedding Venue
Emilie showed up in floral-embroidered sneakers under her wedding dress, and that one detail told us everything about how personal this autumn celebration at The Lageret was going to feel. From a golden retriever who stole every portrait to deep burgundy dahlias and industrial brick backdrops, this wedding had personality in every single frame.
El Dorado Royale Wedding Photos | Riviera Maya, Mexico
Barefoot vows on Caribbean sand, golden hour light that felt almost unfair, and a dance floor that didn't stop until well after dark. Lindsay and Devin's El Dorado Royale wedding had all the relaxed magic of a destination celebration, and we captured every sun-soaked moment in between.
Cascade Iowa Wedding Photographer | Winter Botanicals Wedding
Golden hour hit those Iowa fields like a match, and Chloe and Kyle were wrapped in a handmade daisy-print blanket, completely in their own world. The botanical details were lush and layered, the light was unreal, and this Cascade celebration stopped us in our tracks. See how it all came together.
Iowa Wedding Photographer with Winter Romance | Farley, IA
Burgundy flannel, rolling Iowa hills caught in golden light, and a curious dairy cow that photobombed us at exactly the right moment. Alyssa and Michael's early November celebration near Farley had all the cozy warmth and bold beauty we dream about capturing.
Running Wild | Mommy and Me Session
This little girl walked into our studio at Garver Feed Mill and owned it from the very first frame. Her energy was infectious, her grin unforgettable, and her connection with mom gave us the kind of genuine moments you can't plan for. Keep reading to see what happens when you let kids just be themselves.
Blackhawk Country Club Wedding Photographer | Madison, WI
Rain fell steadily as Victoria and Zachery said their vows beneath a striped umbrella, and the moody sky turned Blackhawk's grounds into something straight from a painting. That golden light during portraits? It made a massive red maple glow crimson behind them, creating one of our favorite frames all year. See how this couple turned weather into magic.
The Edgewater Hotel Wedding with Fall Glamour | Madison, WI
This Madison couple brought Wisconsin spirit to lakeside elegance, complete with custom bourbon flasks, monogrammed cornhole boards, and a surprise appearance from the actual Bucky Badger on the dance floor. When rain rolled in during their Capitol portraits, they grabbed a clear umbrella and walked the Edgewater pier like it was meant to be, creating some of the day's strongest images.