Hi, I’m Jill -

Your photographer, your hype-woman, your guide. I’m here to capture your story with purpose and help your brand shine.

Jill sitting on a skateboard with arm in the air laughing with her two kids in a photo studio

close up photo of Jill's face with a soft smile

HARD TRUTH

Owning a small business
is a LOT of work.

There's so much to do, be and accomplish for your biz - on top of being a mom/wife/homeowner/dog-walker/dedicated bestie. And yet, you make it work! It's incredible how passion + purpose drives you to always figure out a way to get everything done—and often that means finding others that want to help.

Surrounding yourself with friends who get that + can alleviate your workload makes a world of difference.

I’M HERE TO HELP

I want your small biz to flourish

THAT BEGINS WITH AN EXPERIENCE THAT GROUNDS YOU IN THE PASSION FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND THEN CONTINUES WITH PHOTOS YOU CAN CONFIDENTLY USE TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS.

Oh – and my support does not simply end after our session. Count on me sharing tips on how to optimize your new photos, commenting on your Instagram posts, referring you to people I know + shouting you out on social media. (I won't be able to help myself!)

LET ME SUPPORT YOU!

“Jill is both a creative and professional business woman - the best of both worlds as a photographer.

She made it easy to be in front of the camera. I trusted her to capture who I am and let me have some fun with it.”

Jenn Tuetken

DESIGNER

My Mid/West Coast Story

Before moving (back) to Iowa in 2020, I lived in Los Angeles with my husband for 20 amazing years. It is where I got married, started my marketing career and raised our babies. After becoming a mother of two, I realized I wanted more flexibility than a career in corporate marketing could provide. So I used my decade of marketing experience + my passion for photography to start my own biz.

Although I miss our California life, I have no regrets about our family relocating to Des Moines! I LOVE the entrepreneurial spirit here - everyone is so supportive and constantly rooting for each other's success. It's a great place to raise a family and grow a business.

I look forward to helping you grow yours!

want to work together?

Jill Neil Brand Photography is rooted in

Photography is my craft … uplifting others + contributing to their success is my passion. I light up the minute your inquiry hits my inbox—eager to learn about the passion driving your goals + how I can help. My favorite favorite favorite clients are the ones that are as excited for their photos as I am. (I have a good feeling you’re one of them.)
The majority of our time isn’t spent taking your photos, it’s spent planning them! From the beginning, I’m working to connect the dots between your vision, story + audience with the location, wardrobe + props needed for our shoot. Visualizing how everything will work together to support your goals. Each photo we take WILL serve a purpose.
Getting your photo taken can feel vulnerable—but imagine it’s a friend behind the camera, one that genuinely sees you. Where last week you were bouncing around creative ideas + confiding in them about your goals over coffee. Innately you trust them to capture the best of you as they suggest poses + put a stray hair back in its place. That’ll be us!

Intentional Time, Inspired Work

The older I get, the more I value time - for my business and for myself. I’ve learned that to be fully present and at my best, I need to set boundaries and not hesitate to ask for help.

That's why my evenings and weekends are reserved for personal time and I dedicate my weekdays to brand photography.

I also outsource projects and tasks when needed. While I used to believe I could do it all, I finally realized it wasn’t worth the added time and stress.

Being more intentional with how I use my time has strengthened my relationships, boosted my creativity and given me more energy for the work and people I love.