Photography By Jill Emmer

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Seasoned with weddings

Jill did an amazing job photographing our wedding! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful and she captured our day perfectly. She captured so many special moments, not only between us as a couple, but also with our family and friends. I love having these photos to look back on all of the memories from our day. We're so happy with how everything turned out and will cherish these photos for years to come. Thank you Jill for capturing such a special day for us!

Amanda S.

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We cannot express how absolutely fantastic or have enough great things to say about Jill & her team. Jill photographed our engagement & wedding. Jill & her team can capture not just the moments, but the emotions, the little details, & the memories you’ll want to look back on for the rest of your life. Jill & her team are there for you every step of the way. Any questions, concerns, recommendations, you name it, Jill will be there for you to help reassure & guide you. With all the hectic planning, stress, & emotions that comes with a wedding, Jill & her team were exactly the kind of presence we needed. They helped us feel at ease, allowing us to slow down, be present, & truly enjoy the moments that mattered most. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping preserve memories that mean more to us than words can explain. We would recommend you a thousand times over to anyone looking for someone who will help make their special day unforgettable. You deserve every bit of this five-star review & more! ❤️

Stephanie T.

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Hi, I'm Jill 👋🏼 I've been photographing weddings for 13+ years. In that time I've learned that the photos that couples treasure most are the candids... the bride + groom cry-laughing at her dad's speech. Dad kissing the bride just before walking her down the aisle. The way mom looks at the groom through tears during their dance. Grandma taking iPhone photos like it's her job. Also, I know having a camera pointed at you can feel a little weird - honestly - it does for me too! So I do my best to keep the photography part of your day fun and natural. We will do the posed group photos of course (if that's on your list) but the rest of the day and night will be captured in a naturally editorial, story-driven way. A little about me and my business: - I live in Brookfield, WI and I am a full-time professional photographer. - I am a multi-year recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings, WeddingWire Couples' Choice, and Best of Zola. - I take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets my full attention. - That said, 2026 is fully booked, and 2027 is about 50% full. - I personally photograph every wedding. - I also bring one of my two assistants to every wedding. They are experts at hauling gear, fixing flyaways, fluffing dresses, wrangling people, and handling all the unplanned little details. - I have several second shooters and an incredibly talented videographer on my team who are available as add-ons. - You can find my full rate card on my web site. - When it fits, I love incorporating film, Super 8, and drone coverage. - I love being creative and taking totally unique photos of your day. I want you to LOVE your photos. I want you to say "that's SO us!" when you see them. The end products: - Sneak peek within a week or less - Photos/videos delivered to you in 4-6 weeks depending on the season. - You will receive all of the edited photos as digital files in full resolution with permission to print anywhere you choose. And.. it will be a lot of photos! - I also offer optional print and album packages. - If you hire me, you instantly become part of my "wedding family." We will do Google Meets, check-in's, planning sessions... I will be there to consult you as you create your timeline, pick your group photo locations, and maybe even pick a sneaky + private spot for the two of you to watch the sunset. You will receive follow up gifts, hand written anniversary cards and a lifelong discount for any future photoshoots. Your priceless photos will forever be kept safely on a memory drive in my home for as long as I live. If this sounds like your kind of photographer, I'd love to hear all about your day! ❤️ Jill

Woman-owned Business

14+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.

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Meet the team

Jill Emmer
Owner
Hello! I am a professional full time photographer living in Brookfield, WI. I am a wife to Patrick and a mom of 2 boys - Cy and Arlo. We also have a new puppy named Reggie. I went to college at UW Madison. Before becoming a full time photographer, I worked in advertising at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the St Paul Pioneer Press. I enjoy reading, going up north to the family cabin, pilates, downhill skiing and volunteering in my community. I know photography is my "job" but it is also my favorite hobby!
Jess Farnan
Assistant
I’m Jill's administrative assistant and a natural born helper. I love "love" and greatly enjoy working with creatives! My spirit animal is an elephant. Fun Fact: I became Jill's assistant after she shot my wedding! I'm a huge fan of her work.
FOREST H
VIDEOGRAPHER
Forest is an accomplished filmmaker with experience working alongside major brands like Chevrolet and the NBA. With a keen eye for storytelling and cinematic detail, he brings the same level of professionalism and artistry to creating stunning and timeless wedding films.
CRYSTAL M
On-Site Wedding Assistant
Just consider her the MacGyver of wedding assistants with a purse filled with boob tape, scissors, floss, gloss, and anything else you can think of. She's a master of flat-lays, detail shots and styling. She's a pro at dress floofing, fly-away-hair tuck-in's and telling you that you look amazing and meaning it!
ANNEY F
On-Site Wedding Assistant
The extra set of hands we ALL need that day. The light equipment schlepper, the dress floofer, the water-jug filler, the groom-getter and so much more! She's a master of flat-lays, detail shots, BTS video and styling. Anney's sweet voice will calm even the most nervous of nerves. She's always a step away when we need her!

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Reviewers praise the photographer and team for professionalism, warmth, clear communication, and flexibility, putting couples at ease during engagement sessions and weddings. Their assistants helped capture details and candid moments. Photos are described as stunning, natural, and delivered quickly, prompting strong recommendations.

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Mary S

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If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who is responsive, kind, and truly talented, I can’t recommend Jill enough! From the very beginning, she made us feel completely comfor...

table and at ease — something that meant a lot to me as someone who was nervous about being in front of the camera. Jill was incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, patiently answering all our questions and helping us figure out the perfect photo timeline for the day. On the wedding day itself, she brought such a calm and confident energy that helped everything flow naturally. What really stood out was how seamlessly she captured all those beautiful, candid moments — the laughter, the quiet glances, the small interactions that make the day so special. I was initially worried about the “posed” photos feeling stiff, but Jill made them fun and relaxed — and most of our favorite shots ended up being unposed, authentic moments that she somehow caught perfectly. Even my father, who is notoriously particular and has been a wedding photographer himself for decades, had nothing but praise for her — he actually complimented her photography style (which never happens!). Our photos are absolutely stunning — timeless, full of emotion, and beautifully composed. Jill has an incredible eye for detail and light, and she truly knows how to tell the story of the day through her images. We feel so lucky to have found her and will cherish these photos forever. Sorry I can't upload my photos for some reason but they are stunning!

Amanda S

Jill did an amazing job photographing our wedding! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful and she captured our day perfectly. She captured so many special moments, not only bet...

ween us as a couple, but also with our family and friends. I love having these photos to look back on all of the memories from our day. We're so happy with how everything turned out and will cherish these photos for years to come. Thank you Jill for capturing such a special day for us!

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Stephanie T

We cannot express how absolutely fantastic or have enough great things to say about Jill & her team. Jill photographed our engagement & wedding. Jill & her team can capture not jus...

t the moments, but the emotions, the little details, & the memories you’ll want to look back on for the rest of your life. Jill & her team are there for you every step of the way. Any questions, concerns, recommendations, you name it, Jill will be there for you to help reassure & guide you. With all the hectic planning, stress, & emotions that comes with a wedding, Jill & her team were exactly the kind of presence we needed. They helped us feel at ease, allowing us to slow down, be present, & truly enjoy the moments that mattered most. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping preserve memories that mean more to us than words can explain. We would recommend you a thousand times over to anyone looking for someone who will help make their special day unforgettable. You deserve every bit of this five-star review & more! ❤️

Lee H

We truly cannot thank Jill, Anney, and Crystal enough for being such a special part of our wedding day! From the very beginning, Jill was an absolute joy to work with. She has such...

a fun, warm, and genuine personality that made the entire experience feel less like working with a vendor and more like having a friend capture such special moments! The entire team brought amazing energy to our day and made everything feel so natural and effortless. They knew exactly how to make us laugh, keep things relaxed, and let us enjoy every moment. We genuinely loved having them there to celebrate with us! Our wedding day flew by in the blink of an eye, and knowing that all those little moments, happy tears, and memories were captured means the world to us. We are so grateful for the care, talent, and heart they put into everything. We truly couldn't have imagined a better team to share our day with, and we will cherish these memories forever!

Sofia S

Was super flexible on the day of the wedding and engagement fotos. We felt very comfortable. We were able to get all the items on the foto list. The end product was so beautiful an...

d we had so many fotos to look at for days! Also very affordable! We highly recommend!

K C

We booked Jill for a Chicago engagement photo session in 2025 and again for our Evanston wedding in June 2026 and cannot recommend her enough!! What stuck out to me the most about ...

Jill’s portfolio initially was her creativity and her ability to capture bright color, and she delivered exactly that and more! We could not be happier with all of the special moments that she and her team captured for us. She and her team went above and beyond to make every single special moment a forever memory. Thank you, Jill!!!!

Kerri B

When Ruth and I decided to have a small wedding celebration with our closest friends and family, we were not planning on having a photographer. And then we decided that we wanted s...

omeone to capture our the most sacred and special part of our day, our ceremony. We had met Jill when she photographed our friend's amazing and very large wedding, so we knew just how talented she was. We never thought she would be available or even interested in our intimate and short timeframe. Not only was she available and interested, she outperformed our wildest expectations. She treated us like royalty and made us feel like we were to most special couple she had ever worked with. We are thrilled to have her beautiful photographs to look back on to relive the joy, sacredness and presence of that amazing day. She even sent us a short video as a surprise and a few polarods in magnet frames to hang on our refrigerator. Thank you Jill for being part of our wedding and for capturing the love that we felt from and for each other and from and for all of our guests. We are forever grateful to you and we know we will enjoy your photos and the feelings they evoke for years to come. Kerri & Ruth

Miranda W

Amazing photos! My fiancé and I had such a blast. He was nervous about it but left feeling so excited and had an amazing time! I absolutely recommend Jill's services to any of my f...

riends and family who are planning photoshoots!

Emma C

Jill, Crystal, and Jess were all absolutely incredible. Words cannot capture just how wonderful this team is at what they do, and the memories they captured for us of our wedding d...

ay are without a doubt some of the most magical photographs we have ever seen. The whole team took the time to really listen and understand what was important to us about our event, and they went out of their way to make sure they delivered something better than we could have imagined. Jill's eye for photographic composition is unmatched, and her effort, hard work, and dedication to getting a great photo show not only while she is working but also in the final product. The assistant who was with her on the day of, Crystal, created the most magical detail photos of our rings, invitations, flowers, etc., and she helped greatly with getting us both where we needed to be for our first look photos and couple portraits. Both Jill and Crystal also brought incredible personalities to the wedding, they were fun, enjoyable to be around, full of smiles and laughter, and engaged in the wedding itself, all while maintaining professionalism and producing fantastic photos. Jess, who was our main contact via email leading up to the wedding, was efficient, sweet, professional, and really made me feel heard during my wedding planning. I am a former wedding coordinator, and have met with and worked with quite a few photographers at weddings, and I have to say my experience with Jill and her team has been top-notch. They exceeded my expectations around every turn.

Lynn S

Jill is amazing! She was very responsive to texts in between scheduled consult meetings. We got sneak peak photos back quickly and beautiful, final edited photos online in less tha...

n a month! We highly recommend her.

Madison T

Jill truly meant so much to us on our wedding day. From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease, and that feeling carried through the entire day. She was calm, kind, an...

d so thoughtful — exactly the kind of presence you want during such an emotional, meaningful day. Looking through our photos brings back all the feelings every single time. Jill captured the love, the joy, the quiet moments, and the pure happiness in a way that feels so real and personal. Nothing feels staged — just us, our people, and the emotions of the day. We’re beyond grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully and can’t imagine having anyone else as our photographer. If you’re looking for someone talented, reliable, and genuinely passionate about their work, we can’t recommend Jill enough.

Chelsea B

I have tried to write this review several times through the year and it has yet to properly save. Let that be a testament to my appreciation for Jill - nearly a year later and I am...

still convicted to sing her praises. From the beginning she was so helpful and asked questions we hadn’t thought of. Shortly before our wedding, we shared with her that we would be surprising our Moms with the news we were pregnant. Without missing a beat, Jill enthusiastically pivoted our plans. Our wedding was SMALL (bride, groom, our mothers, the officiant, and our dog). Jill made sure to give take quality, sincere shots of all of us. She really understood how much this intimate moment meant to us. And, of course, she understood that Pongo, our dog, was the real star! I cannot say enough positive things about Jill. If we were closer in proximity, we would have her take pics of every single event. She really understood the venue and how beautiful of a venue that was. We wed at the WI Capitol. It’s been almost a year and the four of us attendees still gush about her, not only as a photographer, but also as a person! She strikes the perfect balance of professional and friendly. She easily but wholeheartedly enhanced our entire day adding to the lowkey vibe we really wanted.

Kayla E

Extremely personable and very talented!

Reese B

Jill was wonderful on our wedding day! She had such a positive energy all day and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Our pictures are absolutely stunning and we love ...

how she captured both posed and natural, candid photos of all of our guests!

MANNY H

From Day 1 of our search, Jill's prompt responses and genuine commitment stood out from the other 5 potential big name photographers. Our connection was instant, and I could tell ...

she cared to make our vision come to life without fail. We didn't want hundreds of over filtered photos, but real quality shots capturing each moment so we could fully be present at our wedding. Jill & her team surely delivered! I even had one of our guests tell me, "your photos are gonna come out great! the videographer even climbed a tree to get a shot; now that's dedication." I couldn't even tell where they were all night, but they made the busiest day feel calm. Sneak peek shots were ready to preview right away (next day!) She also offers a customizable album/prints for purchase. It will take us a while to pick which full resolution pictures we love most because they are honestly ALL keepers. If one picture is worth a thousand words, Photography by Jill and her team did a thoroughly superlative job telling our story. 🤍

Sarah F

Jill's photos were absolutely amazing! She gave us great direction and really understood us as a couple so we could get pictures that were meaningful to us. I can't wait to hang up...

our wedding photos so everyone can see how incredible they are!

Steven S

Jill is trustworthy, very personable and fun, and professional. I knew from the moment my husband and I chatted with her on the phone that she would be the perfect fit to capture o...

ur wedding day. We did our engagement photos with Jill and it was so nice to establish a relationship with her ahead of the wedding. Jill was very flexible and willing to chat over details leading up to the big day, which eased my stress and anxiety levels immensely! She went with the flow when there were last minute changes to the timeline/events, and captured everything on our shot list. Her photos reflect the bright and sunny theme from our wedding day. I will trust Jill to capture any future photography my family needs done. You can count on her!

Claire M

Jill is absolutely amazing - would recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! She is extremely responsive leading up to the event. We were able to several video ch...

ats prior to our wedding with Jill, which took lots of stress out of the planning process. Her photos are clean, crisp, and truly captured every special moment of our wedding. Look no further for your wedding photographer- Jill is your girl!

Teresa P

Jill was fantastic to work with. She helped me feel comfortable even though I usually feel awkward posing for pictures. My husband and I had such a great experience with Jill for o...

ur engagement photos that we asked her back to photograph our wedding and we would do it again. All our photos, from both photo events, are simply stunning. She captured our energy, the scenery, the natural light, and made us look great!

Janelle F

Jill is absolutely amazing! We are so lucky to have hired her as our wedding photographer. She was also very responsive, even when out of town she still had responded same day! She...

has an amazing energy that made the entire time taking pictures a lot of fun! She felt like a friend/family attending our wedding, not just our photographer! Jill's work is so stunning! My husband and I both were speechless with how the pictures turned out! She was patient with the flower girl and ring bearer. She has great visions and ideas! I'm so glad we chose Jill to capture our biggest and most special moments on our day!! I highly recommend Jill to help capture yours!

Kelsey H

I had never worked with Jill before and I don't regret it in any way! The experience was amazing!! She is talented and kind, encouraging, and so thoughtful! How many photographers ...

do you know that will send your pics in different links (a highlights link for family/close friends, AND a separate link with all of the images for you and your spouse to go through and keep private?! I LOVED that because we all know Mom was excited to see the results.) She answered all of my questions quickly and kindly, never made me feel dumb/inexperienced or anything less than amazing. She made sure we were 100% comfortable the whole time - and somehow captured some of the most authentic and joyful images of us that I have ever had taken. I HIGHLY recommend Jill!!

Abbie H

We couldn’t be happier that we chose Jill to be our wedding photographer. We knew we wanted someone to more accurately capture our day (did NOT want to have over-exposed, filtered ...

looking photos or the hoaky, staged vibes) and her journalistic approach to her photography in combination with her joyful energy was PERFECT for us. We asked for a video chat prior to booking to go over some questions and concerns we had regarding the day and knew very quickly she was going to be the right fit for us. Given we both have a passion for photography ourselves, we greatly appreciated her expertise in a wide variety of elements (from bright, natural light to dark, interior spaces) and her realistic approach, which, alongside her experience and artistic vision led to crisp, beautiful photos representing us and our day. We also booked an engagement shoot with her, which we loved, as her bubbly personality immediately puts you at ease and allows you to get a sense of how to really be yourself in photos while still making them feel special. She was responsive and easy to communicate with through the whole process, really making the entire experience feel personal, and our wedding day was all that and even more fun. For the first part of the day she brought an assistant, Anney, with her, who was another ray of sunshine to work with to be a second set of hands, and we worked with Jill to hire a second shooter, Leiden, for a few hours later, who was wonderful as well. Jill being down-to-earth but also friendly and outgoing felt like the perfect combo so that we didn’t feel stressed throughout the day, but also that we could approach her with whatever our thoughts were. So many of our guests said (and keep saying) how much THEY also loved being around her at our event too. We legitimately got some amazing photos back of certain guests that we hardly EVER see smile for photos, which was just more proof how infectious her positive energy is and how great she is at what she does. We ended up with a ton of truly spectacular photos from our wedding for what we thought was a fair price, and that we got back in a very reasonable amount of time, all of which she takes the time and care to edit herself without making them look fake, filtered, or overly manipulated. I can’t overstate how much we loved having Jill as our wedding photographer and the way she perfectly captured us and our wonderful day.

Alta

You can tell she is a seasoned photographer and an expert at her craft. So knowledgable. She was so good at making us feel comfortable while simultaneously taking some really incr...

edible photos. We asked for an editorial vibe and she delivered above and beyond what we could have hoped for. We are not picture people and she somehow made us look amazing. If I did it over again I would hire her in a heartbeat. In fact I think I’d choose my date based off her availability! Haha. (Only very slightly kidding or maybe not at all.) Jill is simply the best out there!

Callum A

Jill really did feel like a part of the family by the end of our wedding. She was very hard-working, upbeat, great with the kids, made us laugh & feel comfortable during the posed ...

group photos and had such a fabulous artistic eye for some fun bride and groom portraits. I mean WOW! We are so glad we hired her based off a recommendation from a friend. She was worth every penny and more. We will forever love all the photos she gave us (and she gives you a lot!!) She also told us that if we wanted genuine candids of the two of us to make sure we stick by each-other’s sides for the reception. It was such great advice that hopefully now I am passing on to you! (You’d think this would be obvious but when you’re actually at your wedding EVERYONE wants to talk to you and it is so easy to be separated for much of the reception.) Something you wouldn’t usually think about because it all goes so fast! She had quite a few helpful pointers that helped make the day fun and easy! Thanks so much Jill - you were such a leader that day and made it so easy for us to relax!!

Sarah F

Amazing photos! Amazing work ethic. She was on her feet working hard not missing a thing for our entire 10 hour wedding event! Her photos were absolutely incredible. We don’t have ...

enough space on our wall! Too many to choose from! I plan to hire her for all our future photos as a family! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thanks so much Sarah!! I really appreciate it, thank you!

Andrea B

Jill was wonderful to work with. We’d give her 10/5 stars if we could! Hire her! You’ll love the images! She caught EVERYTHING! She really is a wedding paparazzi AND an artist! Br...

avo! And she is so sweet and easy to work with. Highly professional.

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So kind of you! Thank you!

T H

Absolutely stunning work! So unique and full of life! We are so glad we picked Jill! She was wonderful to work with!

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So kind of you!!! I really appreciate it, thank you!

Elly F

Jill with Shine On Photos is amazing. She is so kind and nice, and is committed to getting the best pictures possible. She will direct you and help ease any awkwardness with the ph...

otoshoot. My fiance and I are not the best in front of a camera, and she helped us pose and get the most authentic photos possible.

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Thanks so much Elly!! Congrats on your wedding!

Gabriella S

Jill was AMAZING! We had a very small, intimate wedding, and Jill captured everything that we truly wanted in a photo. We are not huge on taking photos, and Jill made it so fun and...

comfortable for both of us. We loved every single one of our photos and could not have asked for a better photographer!! Thank you Jill!!!!

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Gabriella, I am thrilled to hear that you loved everything about your photos and my work! ...

You had an absolute dream of a wedding. So rustic yet fashionable and fun fun fun! I loved meeting all of your family too. Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! Wishing you and Zachary a lifetime of love and happiness!! Next time we need to shoot you two with your chickens! :)

Max M

Jill did a wonderful job and she made it a lot of fun!

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Thanks so much Max! You and Kayla are an adorable couple! I can't wait to work with you ag...

ain! - Jill

Patti P

Jill is an excellent photographer who captured beautiful pictures of our engagement and wedding. Jill is extremely easy to work with, is professional, and responds promptly to any...

questions that come up along the way. She made a point to ask us numerous questions about our vision so that she could begin planning. Our goal was to have a more casual feel with limited “posed” photographs and Jill delivered. While Jill was an integral part of our day, she remained virtually unnoticed as she captured special moments between us and our guests. Jill’s keen eye good lightning, love and laughter really shined through in all the pictures. We were able to view a sample of the wedding photos the next day which was a complete surprise. Our wedding photos are beautiful and truly captured the essence of our special day! She is a fantastic photographer, and we highly recommend her for your special day!

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Patti, thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful response. It was really an...

honor to be a part of your beautiful intimate event! I adore your family and friends! I am thrilled that you love you photos! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness! - Jill

Justin M

Jill is great and such a fun person to be around! We are not very "natural" photo subjects, so having Jill there talking with us and directing us made it super comfortable and easy...

. The photos we got were great and we had so much fun doing it we didn't even realized how much the time flew by! She was very professional the whole time and it shows in the quality of her photos. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer!

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So kind of you Justin! Thank you! I had a blast with you and Sam! Wishing you two a lifeti...

me of love and happiness!! - Jill

Jennifer B

Jill was so awesome to work with! 10/10 recommend!!

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I really appreciate it, thank you!

Alaina B

We highly recommend Jill for any photography needs! Her communication is professional, timely, and she is extremely kind, and fun to work with! She has great ideas and the pictures...

turned out amazing. We are so grateful to Jill!

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Thanks so much A + J!! I adored working with the two of you! Congrats!!! Wishing you a lif...

etime of love and happiness!! XO Jill

JA C

Would highly recommend Jill for any photography needs! Her communication throughout the whole process is so professional, quick responses, and great ideas! The photos are perfectio...

n!!

Jolene B

From start to finish, Jill was so great to work with! Her communication was amazing and she was quick to respond and share her opinion. Loved her professionalism and creativeness!

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

Jolene, thanks so much for taking the time to write review! I had a lovely time with you ...

and Tyus! Wishing you two a lifetime of love and happiness! And maybe some fun future photoshoots! Xo Jill

Jess F

We absolutely loved Jill capturing our wedding on the cliffs of Lake Michigan. I talked with Jill a few times before our wedding to help ease my stress of getting all the photos we...

would need at our ceremony. She gave helpful tips on how to streamline the process and we were able to get all the photos we needed! Jill had excellent communication and she felt like family at the ceremony. She loved love as much as we all did! I highly recommend her as your photographer to capture life's big moments! Thanks again Jill!

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thank you Jess! I loved every second of it!!

Katie C

We loved the pictures that Jill took for my sister’s wedding! They were perfect memories for the beautiful day! I highly recommend her for her high quality work!

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Thanks so much Katie!!! So nice of you to take the time to write a review! I loved every s...

econd of that wedding!!! Xo Jill

Mary F

Jill was great at communicating with us before and after. She listened to our ideas and suggested a location and timing that was perfect for our pictures. Photos were delivered on ...

time and were excellent.

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Thanks so much Mary!!! That means a lot to me coming from you!! I am so glad you loved you...

r photos! - Jill

M M

We considered many photographers for our special day before hiring Jill and Shine on photos and could not be more pleased with our decision. We provided Jill with a list of photos...

we absolutely wanted to have. Additionally, having seen Jill's creativity from photos on her website we asked her to use her creative lens to capture non posed moments from throughout our wedding. Before, day off, and afterwards, communication with Jill has been seamless; she is very responsive, easy to talk with and went out of her way to capture amazing photos for us. Jill is fun, energetic and an amazing photographer. We cannot recommend Jill and Shine on Photos more highly. Based on our experience, this should be one of the easy decisions you make for your special day!

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

This is such a lovely review! Thank you for taking the time to share!! It was an honor to ...

work with you on your special day! - Jill

Tim E

Our wedding memories were captured beautifully! The angles, lighting, filters has me wondering how she does it! There are few photos I cherish more than the ones Jill captured on m...

y wedding day. I was impressed by the creativity, she has such a good eye for what makes a memorable photo. Just loved her over-the-top dedication to not missing a moment. Thanks Jill!!!

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

Thank you for your kind review Tim! Your wedding was such a beautiful day. You have lovely...

friends and family. It was an honor to be a part of it! Love, Jill

Kelly M

Jill is so creative and works really hard to get pictures that show your personality. Very organized and reliable! Would highly recommend!

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

Kelly - thank you for taking the time out of your day to write a review for me! It was an ...

honor to be your photographer and I hope to have many more opportunities with you and your growing family! XO, Jill

Michelle R

Jill Emmer is a wonderful photographer. She is personable, talented, flexible and extremely creative. She works hard to hit all the points you stress as important to you while m...

aking suggestion that result in magical images as well. I felt that she gave us all we needed on our special day and worked effortlessly to provide us with so many wonderful photos we will cherish for a lifetime. Jill was easy to work with and very responsive throughout the entire process. Highly recommend Jill and her amazing talents to capture all the moments (both big and little) on your special day.

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Michelle, you totally made my day with your lovely review. THANK YOU! I am so glad you wer...

e happy with my work! It was a privilege to be a part of your special day. Thank you for asking me to capture it! Love, Jill

Crystal M

Jill is amazing! She’s professional and reliable and brings a ton of positive energy. We felt really comfortable with her throughout the whole process. She got beautiful shots- bot...

h posed and candid- and captured so many perfect moments. Jill has a true gift for showing her clients’ personalities in their photos and bonus she somehow makes you look like your best self! No double chins or accidental weird expressions. We loved every single picture! Could not be happier with our choice of photographer. 5++++ stars! Highly recommend!

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Haha! Crystal! You know I would never let anyone have the dreaded double-chin in my shots....

I love posing people to get them "just right." I cannot thank you enough for your lovely review! Makes my day! XO, Jill

TJ R

Jill was an awesome photographer! She worked with us through the whole process and made our vision come to life. She was super versatile, from big family portraits to intimate outd...

oor photos, to awesome candids during the reception. The photos she took will forever be cherished by us and our families.

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TJ, Your wedding was so intimate and filled with so much love and joy. It was a wonderful ...

experience being included in such a special event and your close-knit friends and family. And thanks for being open to all of my creative (crazy) ideas on our photo-stop! I love how the photos turned out! Love, Jill

Sara R

From early on in the process Jill was great to work with! I was able to share a pinterest board with her with the style we were looking for and she delivered! She took the time to ...

chat with us beforehand to make sure we were all on the same page with what we wanted. She also went and scouted our venues and a few other places for photo ops! She had a smile on her face all day long and was so great to work with. My husband and I don't love being in front of the camera but she made us feel so comfortable and it shows in her work. I'm so happy she was able to capture such a special day - we'll have her work hanging on our walls for years to come. Our family and friends have all commented on how much they love the photos - especially the number of candid shots she snuck in! We can't recommend Jill enough!

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Sara - thank you so much for this lovely review! Your family and friends were such a joy t...

o be around! I was so honored to be your photographer. - Jill

Ann Marie H

Jill is an excellent photographer and SO fun on site at our company's photo shoot. She made us all feel at ease, I forgot we were "working!" I loved her work so much I hired her to...

take my daughters senior pictures & as expected they turned out amazing! Thanks Jill

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Ann Marie! Thank you for being one of the best wedding vendors out there! Your space (the ...

Brookfield Conference Center) is incredible. Just stunning! And it is always an honor to work with you and your staff. Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! Jill

sarah j

I can't say enough about Jill Emmer. This was my second wedding. I waited 15 years for this man and wanted to capture the moment. Jill, understood what we wanted and exceeded ou...

r expectations. She was professional and communicated with us the process for that day. Her knowledge of placement and "the pose" was priceless. We had so many exceptional photos of us and family the hardest part was picking which ones we wanted. Jill also puts in the fun whimsical shots that we loved. I highly recommend Jill!!!!!

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Gosh Sarah! Your words bring me right back to your wedding day! So much joy and love in th...

e air. It was absolutely my pleasure to be a part of your day and to help you document it! Love, Jill

nora t

Jill exceeded our expectations! She has such a creative vision and made everything fun.

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

Thanks Nora! You and Mac are one of the craziest, most fun couples I have ever met! And yo...

u were so stunning on your wedding day! Thanks for including me in your adventures! XO, Jill

Theresa S

Jill went above and beyond for my wedding. She has such a unique eye and captured exactly what I wanted. She was a blast to work and very easy going and flexible. I would highly...

recommend her 😊

Response from Photography By Jill Emmer

Theresa! Thank you so much for your kind words. Your wedding was so special. I will always...

remember that amazing rainbow! Lots of love, Jill

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