Hi! I’m Jill Emmer.
I’ve been photographing weddings for over 13 years, capturing love stories all across Wisconsin and beyond. My style blends artistic portraits with candid, documentary moments.
Along the way, I’ve had the honor of working with brands like Nikon, Verizon, SOFI, and Leinenkugel’s. You might’ve even spotted my work on the Nikon Z-50 packaging at Best Buy. Locally, I photograph monthly magazine covers for Brookfield Living and Elm Grove magazines, and I’ve been consistently recognized for my work in the wedding industry. I’m proud to be a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and a Top 3 Photographer in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Community Choice Awards.
I live in Brookfield, Wisconsin with my husband, our two kids, and our 35-pound “lapdog” Reggie. When I’m not out photographing weddings or portraits, you’ll usually find me editing with Reggie draped across me like a weighted blanket. We love to spend weekends up north at our family cabin, cheering on the Brewers from our season ticket seats, and enjoying supper club date nights, concerts, and beer gardens with friends. I’m also a devoted audiobook listener (editing is the perfect time for a good story), and lately I’ve been on a serious strawberry ice cream kick - extra dark chocolate chips on top, always.
My Philosophy
I believe the best wedding photos aren’t perfectly posed—they’re perfectly honest.
As a Wisconsin wedding photographer, I’m not here to direct a performance. I’m here to document your story, just as it unfolds. The way you look at each other when you think no one’s watching. The laughter with your friends. The quiet tear your dad wipes away before walking you down the aisle. That’s the real stuff that matters most.
Most of my couples aren’t models—they’re real people who aren’t sure what to do with their hands. That’s okay. You don’t need to perform or pose. You just need to be present. I’ll gently guide when needed, then step back and let you lead. Because the photos you’ll come back to won’t be the ones that were perfect - they’ll be the ones that feel like you!
Whether your wedding is in Milwaukee, Madison, the Northwoods, or anywhere in between, I’m here to capture it honestly and artfully—without the forced moments, awkward prompts, or fake smiles. Just you, as you are.
