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Our Background

Husband and wife photography team, Gabe and Jennifer Hillebrand, have a combined 30-plus year history in fine art and photojournalistic photography.

Jennifer grew up in Metro Detroit and has a Bachelor of Arts from the fine and performing arts school, Emerson College located in Boston, Massachusetts. There, she studied Photography, Theatre, and Writing. No stranger to the entertainment industry and having worked commercially as a print model and actress, Jennifer began her photography career in Boston photographing celebrity musicians, album covers for bands, and portfolios for aspiring actors and models.

Born in and raised in one of the nation's most art-centric regions, the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Gabe attended Bethel University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Art History. From there, he made his way to Michigan to attend the internationally renowned Cranbrook Academy of Art where he earned his Master of Fine Arts, was selected to have his photography featured at the Hudson Valley of Contemporary Art in New York, and married Jennifer.

Our Style of Photography

We specialize in wedding photojournalism, lifestyle portraiture, fashion and editorial-style photography.  Stepping into your world, we photograph you in your environment, your life, your style. We are inspired by art, fashion, nature and most importantly, our subjects. We love uncovering the elements that make each person, couple, or family distinct from the next. Using the camera, it's our goal to see and to show those profound and beautiful things.

The end result? Photographs that are unique. Photographs that are you.

Kim & Troy

It was a sunny, October day for Kim and Troy’s wedding. This lovely couple (who you may remember from their engagement session) have such a genuine love and respect for one another. It was evident in their gorgeous, emotional ceremony which involved Kim’s children in the lighting of the unity candle, symbolizing not only the beginning of a new unity between Kim and Troy, but also that of their family. Seeing the four of them standing at the alter made both Gabe and I choke up. There were so many highlights from the day including: Kim getting ready at the historic Montegue Inn, her stunning Soterro gown and incredible Renee Pawele custom-designed headpiece, earrings and necklace from Crowing Glory, Troy looking debonair in his tux and tearing up when he saw his bride walking down the aisle, Kim’s hilarious and personality-filled kids, the super-fun DJ Ryan Rousseau, and the overall warmth and welcoming spirit we felt from their family, wedding party and guests. Kim and Troy: It has been such a pleasure working with you both this past year. You are kind, beautiful souls and we are so happy for your new beginning together. We have many favorites from you big day, so enjoy a few highlights below and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see even more!! Enjoy!!!

To see a slide show with more images as well as to link to the full gallery (click the “Order Pictures” shopping cart icon), click here!! The gallery is password protected, so please contact us or Kim if you’re interested in viewing.

January 26, 2012 - 8:29 pm Sue - Gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Selah: 3 Month Session

Time continues to race by and our baby girl is getting bigger by the day! Literally. Because we’ve been so busy we haven’t had a chance to work on our own personal projects, such as Selah Gabriel’s 3 month portraits which we photographed in November. Next month she will be 6 months old already and that is another photo shoot! Ah well. So goes our lives with a baby and a business in tow. Here are a few favorite snapshots from our little peanut’s 3 month session! Enjoy!!

Click here to link to the full gallery! The gallery is password protected, so please contact us if you’re interested in viewing.

January 20, 2012 - 11:11 am ksen :) - TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS!!! love love! she is incredible... i can already see her sweet personality shining. :) God is so good!

January 19, 2012 - 2:49 pm kat - Super cute!!!!!!! Great captures.

January 19, 2012 - 10:02 am Loni - Oh, Jen, these are totally adorable! Beautiful little girl!

January 19, 2012 - 7:04 am Simple Girl - LOVE THESE! Sorry, Jen, she still looks like Gabe :-) Rachel

Anthony & Emily

Anthony, a nurse practitioner, and Emily, a physician assistant, were an absolute delight to work with. Fans of John Mayer and Phish, their friends have nicknamed them “Crunchy” because they “recycle and eat granola.” In addition to being awesome and liking camping (one of our very favorite things as well), Anthony and Emily enjoy skiing, running, and going up north together. In fact, they got engaged on an island on Lake Michigan during one of their up north excursions. We are so excited about these pics and can’t wait to shoot their wedding this coming June. Enjoy a few favorites below and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see more!!

To see a slide show with more images as well as to link to the full gallery (click the “Order Pictures” shopping cart icon), click here!! The gallery is password protected, so please contact us or Emily if you’re interested in viewing.

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January 12, 2012 - 3:23 pm Loni - These are so beautiful. You always do such fun shoots! I love the camping/reading theme, they look so relaxed and natural.