Hi, I’m Jill -

I help Des Moines business owners grow with strategic brand photography.

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 people who get that + can alleviate your workload makes a world of difference. I’m one of those people.

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 pretty is great… but purposeful is powerful. I’d love to create both for you.

READY TO GET STARTED?

I want your small biz to flourish

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.

EXPLORE MY SERVICES HERE

“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!

Jill sitting on black seamless backdrop whipping her blond natural curls around her face

Jill wearing a dark green jumpsuit standing against white studio wall holding portfolio and smiling

Jill seated on a skateboard riding across the photo studio floor with arm up in air and her two kids chasing her

Jill showing her client the back of the camera and both are smiling

Intentional Time, Inspired Work

The older + wiser I get, the more I value time - for my business, myself and my family. 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.