"There’s an alchemy in capturing the action, the spirit, the emotion, and the celebration of your most meaningful moments in a way that’s truly authentic to you." Based in Cincinnati, we aim to give every client a unique experience. Everyone is different, we're a little quirky ourselves. And we are absolutely dedicated to creating a stress-free wedding day for ALL of our couples.
"To do it best takes finding a photographer that you connect with, so you can be comfortable in the process, fully present in your moments, and confident that the photos will tell the story."
Every client engagement starts with a real-time conversation to talk through your ideas and needs for your big plans, no matter the event. You can ask anything, voice concerns about your timelines, anything about the services, and approach. There is no pressure— "I believe that if I’m a match for you, you’ll know."
We offer a variety of options. Like we mentioned before, everyone is different so our collections are flexible and customizable. We even offer elopement collections and other travel deals, we can always figure out a plan to take us with you without busting the bank. Easily make payments on your timeframe with the click of a button. Seriously. We can absolutely talk more about it if you're into it!
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Jillian really helps make your special day even more special. My SO and I don't love having our pictures taken but she make us feel so comfortable in both our engagement pictures and on the big day. I cannot recommend her enough!
Amy W. Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Book this woman. You won't be sorry.
Jillian was AMAZING. She was everything I could have asked for on our wedding day. I was able to pay her monthly up to the wedding which was so helpful and she captured every picture we asked for. She is so easy to work with and was so laid back the day of. People commented that they didn't even notice her during the ceremony or reception but the amount of pictures I have clearly show she was all over the place. My budget was tight and couldn't afford a day of planner but she basically did it anyway! I never felt rushed or stressed about where to be next. She took care of it all and I am so thankful! She also did our engagement session which I am still in love with. Thanks Jillian for making our day perfect!
Christin Sent on 05/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Professional and SO engaging!
I cannot more highly recommend Jillian as a photographer after our experience with her! She is not only a phenomenal photographer who produces stunning pictures, but she is also extremely professional, energetic, and fun. I fell in love with her work online and knew the moment I met her that I wanted her to take our pictures. Our engagement session was fun and full of energy, she made us feel extremely comfortable and broke the awkward tension both of us had being a bit camera-shy, and the pictures were GORGEOUS! Our wedding day with her was structured yet spontaneous and she captured beautiful memories. She pays amazing attention to the details you agonize over, which was something I was really looking for. Overall I am so thankful to have found her and have no reservations about recommending her for ANY pictures you may need!
Rachelle Sent on 07/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Jill. We stayed connected throughout the whole engagement and she became more like a friend than a vendor. Her excitement about our day made us even more excited! Her vision and personality are so infectious and she will leave you feeling like this is the best wedding of all time, not that it wasn't ;) Our engagement pictures were beautiful and our wedding photos are even MORE beautiful. She made the entire bridal party feel comfortable and was so much fun to work with. Even the groomsmen noted how easy the day was because of Jill. She brought Melissa with her as well who was just as equally awesome! Jill is a dream. I would recommend her to anyone!
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Jordan Sent on 02/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Jillian was an ANGEL!! I don't think the day, and the beautiful memories that were captured, would have been possible without her. She was fun, engaging, and rolled with the punches that my wedding party and guests threw at her - it was a ton! She helped the young flower girl feel comfortable and got her laughing and smiling, she set off smoke bombs so my new husband and I could feel like bad a**es, and she timed the pictures perfectly to capture the amazing sunset we had that day! I am so grateful for Jillian. She is incredibly talented and was a huge asset to the entire wedding. All the photos we ended up with were so beautiful, it's hard to choose which ones are my favorites! I owe her much more than I paid for her services because the experience we had and the photos that came from her are PRICELESS.
Carly Sent on 02/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
If you want a photo session you wont forget, Jillian can provide that for you. I had my wedding photos done by her at my husband and i's favorite place in the world. Not only did she capture us beautifully, she managed to include breathtaking images of us with Red River Gorge, wonderful images of our families, and the best part of all, photos of our beloved puppers.
Lauren Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Picking random wedding vendors is a scary process. Picking your photographer is terrifying. You're basically choosing a stranger to capture the most important day of your life and the outcome can go two ways. By the grace of the wedding gods....we ended up randomly choosing the BEST photographer out there. This is not a biased post because my photos came out so perfect but because of her work in general even with other clients. Definitely check her out on Instagram!! Jillian really worked with me to keep me in my budget. Weddings are stupid expensive and it was important to us to keep vendors at a budget which she kindly respected. So she created a bundle that would work and did not sacrifice quality or make me feel like I was getting less. She was such a pleasure to be around too...which is obviously important since she's pretty much gonna be around you as much as your new groom. She made me laugh and feel so comfortable. I'm beyond grateful to have met her. Thanks Jillian for your beautiful work. You are quite the artist!!
Tia Sent on 08/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Jill is AMAZING!!!! So professional and creative! The overall experience was fun and comfortable. I am so happy with the outcome.
Leah Sent on 07/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Jillian is a wonder woman! She captured some simply amazing shots of our wedding!
Jacob Sent on 08/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Jillian was amazing she did more then just take pictures she truly made our day amazing I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!! She was all around amazing !
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Jillian Francois Photography & Design includes the following photography services in the starting price:
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Jillian Francois Photography & Design includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Jillian Francois Photography & Design offers the following photography styles:
Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Jillian Francois Photography & Design offers the following photography services for weddings:
Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits
Jillian Francois Photography & Design offers the following photography materials for weddings:
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Jillian Francois Photography & Design is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in average response time.
