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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.

Janie’s Senior Portraits

This is the staggeringly beautiful Janie. A senior at Stoney Creek High School, she’s not only stunning on the outside, but she’s gorgeous on the inside, too. Janie is an incredibly wise, thoughtful, and mature girl who will surely do great things with her life and in the world. She’s also an incredibly gifted musician who brought tears to our eyes when we photographed her playing the violin. Not only that, she has the voice of an angel! (You may remember her from her leading role in SCHS’s production of Children of Eden last spring!) We also really want to thank P.S. Cosmetics in downtown Rochester for their fresh and natural make-up artistry! We’re so excited to feature her senior photos because they really show the depth and sincerity that Janie possesses. We love you Janie and are so looking forward to seeing where you go in life. It will be surely be amazing!

To see Janie’s full gallery, click here!! Then scroll down to “Janie’s Senior Portraits.” Her gallery is password protected so if you’re interested in viewing, please contact us at foto@hillebrandphotography.com. Enjoy!

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December 7, 2009 - 6:23 pm Jodie - Thank you so much! I am in love with your work! Thank you :)

December 7, 2009 - 11:33 am Jennifer - Hi Jodie, Congrats on learning the art of photography :) Most often, we use a fixed 85 mm as well as a 24 - 70 mm for portraits. Hope that helps!

December 6, 2009 - 9:44 pm Jodie - Wow Wonderful shots!! Can I ask what Lens you use Primarily? I am a Photographer learning and came across your work and I love it!

November 9, 2009 - 4:42 pm kat - Very nice work here. Her eyes are SO beautiful! I also like how you guys find such cool places to take pics. Nice.

November 8, 2009 - 5:31 pm Hillebrand Photography - Thanks for the kind words, Janie :) We had a blast photographing you!

November 7, 2009 - 10:48 pm Jane Poelman - I am in such awe by how these turned out! I admire you guys so much. I love the artsy uniqueness in every photo. I feel so blessed and am so grateful that I chose you!

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