Each image itself tells a story. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Day in, day out, The Daily Advertiser's photographers ride the highs and lows as they use the power of imagery to convey a story.

For Emma Hillier, every day is different and every shoot has its own unique challenges but she enjoys meeting people and helping share their story.

From a moody shot of a veteran telling his story about the benefits of medicinal cannabis to all the colour of this year's inaugural Wagga Mardi Gras, this selection of Hillier's images are just a snapshot of the pictures she has captured through the lens this year.