Hi, I’m Jill! (she/they)
Dork. Elder Emo. Animal lover. Art collector. Memelord.
The Person
In my downtime, you’ll find me listening to true crime podcasts, wandering in the forest with my friends and challenging myself to new and increasingly elaborate craft projects. I love musicals, binge watching comedy tv series and listening to people info dump about their special interests.
I’m a huge animal lover and will attempt to befriend anything that doesn’t try to eat me.
I would describe myself as an ambivert. I don’t like crowds or loud environments. I am not the life of the party, but what I lack in social majesty I make up for with excellent comedic timing.
The Approach
My photography style is honest and empowering. No male gaze here! I ask every client what makes them feel confident and build their experience from there. My goal is not to make you look your skinniest or youngest, it’s to show you the beauty you already possess.
It’s really important to me that my clients feel safe and comfortable, so I pride myself on being great under pressure and a calming presence when things don’t go to plan. Hugs and wise words are included at no extra charge.
The Work
Jill stands alone in her work as a photographer and as an advocate for body neutrality. Jill’s photography is LGBTQIA+/BIPOC/Queer/NGC/Non Binary/Trans/Sex Worker friendly and inclusive.
In June 2022, Jill was named Brisbane Pride Artist of the Year.
Image by Kristina Wild
Brisbane-based Photographer Jill Kerswill’s journey and career began in 2003 in Central Queensland, dabbling in conceptual art and live music photography. Jill moved to Brisbane in 2006 and earned her Diploma of Photoimaging at Queensland Institute of Technology.
In the intervening years, Jill has earned her glowing reputation as an incredible photographer and advocate for diverse representation in media, carving out her niche in the Australian Photography scene, attracting clients including Erstwilder, Dita Von Teese, Children By Choice and Brisbane Airport.
Jill is well known as a creative force working alongside the Positively Glittered team to bring the outback and body positivity together.
