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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.

Meredith & Kyle

Meredith and Kyle are an absolutely beautiful couple, inside and out. Their love, laughter and faith permeates any atmosphere around them. We were so honored to share their special day with them on a chilly April day! We shot close to 5,000 images so narrowing it down to our very favorites was excruciating! For starters, Meredith looked absolutely stunning in a handmade gown, crafted by her dear aunt. She had a radiant glow throughout the entire day which was contagious to everyone else. The couple exchanged vows in an incredibly beautiful and historic church, First Presbyterian Church of Lapeer which was packed out to standing room only! (Meredith and Kyle are loved by MANY…i.e. guest list = 310.) Several generations of Meredith’s family were married at this church, so it was awesome to see them say their vows where so many other family members have stood before. The reception that followed at the Lapeer Country Club was beautifully decorated by Burkes Flowers, with a gorgeous AND delicious cake, compliments of Bella Birches, and to top it off, the party was lively and entertaining MC’d by none other than Music Box Productions… whom we *love*! Best. DJs. Ever. Meredith and Kyle, what can we say? You two are so perfect for each other and we know that you have nothing but a lifetime of happiness ahead of you. You are surrounded by amazing family and friends, and we truly loved every moment of photographing your wedding! May your faith, hope, love, and laughter carry you through every season of your lives. Thanks for allowing us to share in your journey and we hope to photograph all the special moments that are ahead of you. Now, without further ado, we present to you Mr. (soon-to-be Dr.) and Mrs. VanKoevering:

To see a sideshow with more images and to link to their full gallery, click here!! For their engagement session flashback, click here!

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May 19, 2010 - 10:49 am Bruce - Wow...super beautiful Jen....amazing job, well done!

May 6, 2010 - 8:04 am leehowardcla@sbcglobal.net - Wow...super beautiful Jen....amazing job, well done!

May 5, 2010 - 9:33 pm Toshi - What beautiful images! HILLEBRAND...you've done it again!

May 5, 2010 - 2:38 pm Liz - These are great!! I'm even more geeked about our wedding now :)

May 5, 2010 - 11:20 am e'lisa - LOVE LOVE LOVE these images Jenn! I have so many favorites! Awesome job my friend! Stunning!

May 4, 2010 - 10:40 pm Meredith (Bride!) - We couldn't be happier with these photos... the entire gallery is amazing!! You two did such a great job of capturing every aspect of the entire day - every emotion is portrayed through the pictures. And as a huge plus to us... you were such a joy to work with! We can't thank you enough!

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