Hi, I’m Jill -

I create brand photos that position your business as the obvious choice.

Because I truly want your business to succeed.

I genuinely love supporting small businesses and solopreneurs. From elevating your brand with photos that position you as the expert you are, to helping you feel confident showing up as the face of your brand (because people buy from people), I’m here to support you every step of the way. And when you have a full library of strategic, on-brand images to pull from?

Marketing gets a whole lot easier — and a lot more effective.

I’M HERE TO HELP

From marketing manager to brand photographer

Before moving (back) to Iowa in 2020, I lived in Los Angeles with my husband for 20 amazing years. That’s 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.

My marketing background is what shapes how I approach brand photography today. I think in terms of strategy, messaging and content — not just poses and backdrops. I partner closely with business owners to understand their goals, ask the right questions and create photos designed to support their growth.

Because brand photography isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being chosen.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Jill Neil Photography snapshot

> Based in Des Moines, Iowa

> Brand photographer since 2017

> Former marketing manager, 10+ years

> Board member, FemCity Des Moines

> Featured in dsm magazine, cover photo + article

> Podcast guest, Take It Personally (Feb 2025 + May 2025)

> Speaker, FemCity Coffee Connection May 2026

> 5 star Google reviews from local business owners

For years, I was a brand photographer without my own brand photos.

I spent my days helping clients show up as the face of their businesses while I stayed behind the camera, letting my work speak for itself. But when I finally invested in my own brand photos and started showing up consistently online, everything changed.

People began recognizing me. Familiarity turned into trust. Trust turned into inquiries, and inquiries turned into clients.

As a service-based business owner, people aren't just hiring me for my photography—they're choosing to work with ME as their photographer. Seeing my face, hearing my story and getting to know who I am helps potential clients feel connected long before we ever meet.

That's how I know that brand photography isn't just about being seen. It's about being chosen.

Confession: I was a brand photographer without my own brand photos.

HERE'S HOW I CAN HELP 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

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!