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Photography By JIll Emmer is a wedding photography business located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Owner Jill Emmer has been working in the industry for over 12 years. She was recently voted as one of the Top 3 Photographers in the Journal Sentinel's Community Choice Awards 2024. She specializes in a blend of documentary photography and artistic imagery that perfectly captures the true essence of your love story. Her photography has been published in numerous publications as well as recognized for several awards.

Services Offered

Jill would be honored to help make your memories last a lifetime. As well as traditional weddings, she is also available for destination weddings and engagement photoshoots to help you get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. Photography items she offers include albums, canvases, digital files, and prints. On your wedding day, Jill can cover multiple locations and only works at one event per day, so you know you have her full, undivided attention.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography By Jill Emmer

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Reviewers had exceptional experiences with Jill as their wedding photographer, praising her professionalism, creativity, energy, and ability to capture both posed and candid moments beautifully. Jill's prompt responses, dedication, and communication throughout the planning process were highlighted, making couples feel comfortable and at ease. Guests appreciated Jill's journalistic and realistic approach to photography, resulting in stunning, natural, and timeless images that perfectly depicted their special day. Her inclusive packages, joyful personality, and talented team of assistants were also key factors in creating a stress-free and enjoyable photography experience. Overall, Jill comes highly recommended for her outstanding work, exceptional eye for detail, and ability to authentically tell each couple's unique story through her photos.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers had exceptional experiences with Jill as their wedding photographer, praising her professionalism, creativity, energy, and ability to capture both posed and candid moments beautifully. Jill's prompt responses, dedication, and communication throughout the planning process were highlighted, making couples feel comfortable and at ease. Guests appreciated Jill's journalistic and realistic approach to photography, resulting in stunning, natural, and timeless images that perfectly depicted their special day. Her inclusive packages, joyful personality, and talented team of assistants were also key factors in creating a stress-free and enjoyable photography experience. Overall, Jill comes highly recommended for her outstanding work, exceptional eye for detail, and ability to authentically tell each couple's unique story through her photos.

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Abbie Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our photos are fantastic and Jill was an absolute joy to work with!

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.
MYLENE
Mylene Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Priceless Memories Brought To Life

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. 🤍 "
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Sarah Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photos

Jill was professional, creative understood our vision. She went above and beyond our expectations. I would 1000% recommend her.
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 12/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

August Wedding!

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!
Teresa
Teresa Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Super wedding photographer

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 our 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!
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jill Emmer is a MUST for your wedding photographer

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 comfortable 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!
Claire
Claire Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Jill is the best!

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 have several video chats 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!
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Patti Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Jill is amazing!

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 capture the essence of our special day! She is a fantastic photographer, and we highly recommend her for your special day!
JosephAlaina
J&A Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love jill!

We absolutely loved working with Jill! She made it so easy to be comfortable in front of the camera. She has great ideas and is able to capture both candid natural shots and more formal posed pictures so perfectly. The final pictures are absolutely stunning and we would highly recommend Jill to anyone looking for a photographer!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful on location wedding photos!

Jill has been excellent from start to finish with our wedding journey. She went above and beyond to meet us at our destination on the cliffs of Lake Michigan and captured some of the most beautiful scenes with family and close friends. I talked with Jill multiple times to make sure we'd have enough time for pictures and she gave me tips on how to make our wedding less stressful when it came to photos. I absolutely love how our photos turned out and would recommend Jill to anyone looking to capture a memorable moment in life. Thank you again Jill
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner

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Photography By Jill Emmer frequently asked questions

Photography By Jill Emmer includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Photography By Jill Emmer includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Photography By Jill Emmer offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Photography By Jill Emmer offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Photography By Jill Emmer offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photography By Jill Emmer is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Photography By Jill Emmer currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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