We believe your wedding day should feel like the best version of real life: joyful, meaningful, and unrushed. We’re here to bring calm guidance, good energy, and an eye for the moments that matter most, so you can be fully present while we capture it all as it unfolds.
meet the
MCNIELS
HUSBAND-WIFE WEDDING PHOTO AND VIDEO TEAM SERVING wISCONSIN AND bEYOND
we're so glad you're here
~ emily & john
The images and films you receive aren’t just records of what happened.
They’re a way back to it.
A reminder of how deeply loved you were, and how fully you lived it.
Because years from now, you won’t remember every detail of the timeline, but you will remember how the day felt.
We’re Emily and John McNiel, partners in life and behind the camera, and the kind of people who genuinely care about how your day unfolds.
Emily brings the steady planning mind and clear direction; John brings an intuitive, candid presence that puts people at ease without effort.
Together, we balance structure and spontaneity so nothing feels forced, just thoughtfully handled by people who are fully invested in you.
IT's NICE TO MEET YOU
Your wedding day isn’t just about how it looks; it’s about how it feels to move through it.
And the truth is, no one tells you how much time you’ll actually spend with your photo and film team, or how deeply their presence can shape your experience.
That’s why we care so much about how we show up. Not just prepared and professional, but calm, intuitive, and genuinely invested in you.
When you feel at ease, the moments unfold naturally. When you trust the people around you, you don’t have to manage or perform. You get to simply BE.
That’s when the real magic happens, and that’s what your images will carry forward.
The nervous excitement before walking in. The way your people showed up for you. The laughter, the tears, and the energy in the room when the night finally let loose.
That’s why this matters to us. We’re not chasing perfection or manufacturing moments. We’re preserving the feeling of a day you only get once.
- brittany & kyle
They matched our vibe to a T! They work so seamlessly together and were a fun and calming presence throughout our day.
You can feel the emotions and the energy through their lovely, naturally and timelessly edited photos and we can't thank them enough for giving us these tangible memories of the best day of our life! 10/10 recommend them to everyone!
“they were our
FAVORITE VENDOR”
OUR CLIENTS HAVE THE SWEETEST THINGS TO SAY
Sunset light, a breeze through the fields, and nowhere else we’d rather be.
PORCH SITTING
Mornings start slow WITH STRONG COFFEE. Evenings end well (SOMETIMES WITH STRONG BOURBON). Balance is everything.
a STRONG DRINK
space to BREATHE
FIND US ON OUR 20 ACRES WITH Chickens, projects, open land, and lovING the quiet.
Big laughs, bold moves, and zero mercy. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
GAME NIGHTS
Golden hour, always.
CHASING light
From the first conversation to the final delivery, we keep things clear, easy, and encouraging. We're here to serve you - to help you build space into the day, guide you when it’s helpful, and fade into the background when it’s not. The result is a wedding day that feels lighter (and your images are even more beautiful as a result).
our PROCESS
We’ve spent over a decade photographing more than 250 weddings together as a family team, learning not just how to capture a day but how to support it. Emily brings the calm, thoughtful planning and big-picture care, while John reads the room and catches the moments you didn’t even realize were happening. Together, we’ve built a rhythm that lets couples relax, trust the process, and fully enjoy their day.
our JOURNEY
Our goal is simple: to create images and films that take you back into the moment. We guide with intention and movement so you won't feel stiff or over-posed. And we edit true to color with a bright, bold touch that still feels timeless. We do everything intentionally so you can look back in 10, 20, 50 years and have memories that feel just as real years as they did that day.
our STYLE
GROUNDED
INTIMATE
Emotive
You bring the love, the people, and the celebration. We’ll bring the calm presence, intuitive guidance, and cameras ready for the moments that can’t be planned.
If you want to feel fully present on your wedding day (not managing a timeline or worrying about how things look), you’re in the right place.
Head over to our Weddings page to learn more and see if we’re the right fit.
