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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.

Rene’ & Sherif

It was a warm, breezy Saturday in May when gorgeous couple, Rene’ and Sherif exchanged vows in quiet, elegant Muslim ceremony. Sherif is an anesthesiologist from New Jersey and Rene’, a registered nurse, is currently attending grad school for her Masters in Health Administration. They are the perfect match as Sherif is the easy-going, gentle-spirited counterpart to the shy and quiet beauty that is Rene’. A lover of classic films, Rene’ possess a Grace Kelly-like elegance and poise. Our cameras loved her and it was fun to get some images that are reminiscent of classic film stills. In addition to practicing medicine, Sherif is the proud father of an adorable set of twin boys…whom you will see many photos of below! All together, their event was exquisite and timeless. Every detail was perfection. It even included a cultural “Zeffa” performance which is an Egyptian wedding ritual that many couples of other Middle Eastern nationalities adopt as part of their wedding celebration. Rene’ and Sherif: it was such a pleasure to be a part of your amazing day and we thank you form the bottom of our hearts for choosing us! We so enjoyed our time with you both as well as your lovely friends and family. May you enjoy a lifetime of blessings, peace, and happiness!!

We’d also like to give credit to the many wonderful vendors who were involved in the making of this beautiful event:

Wedding Consultant: The China Closet
Ceremony, Reception & Cakes: The Reserve
Florist: New Creations by Kate
Linens: Chair Covers and Linens
Ceremony Draping: Special Events Rental
Invitations & Print Work: Cartoleria in Birmingham
Photo Booth: Shutterbooth
DJ: Mike Staff Productions
Entertainment: Arabian Knights Folkdance Troupe
Baked Goods: Pinwheel Bakery and Le Petite Prince Bakery
Ceremony Musicians: La Corda
Limo: Aristocat Transportation
Hair Stylists: Bianchi’s Salon
Make-up: Todd’s Room
Dress: Gina’s Bridal Boutique

Now, without further ado…we present to you Mr. and Mrs. Sonbol! To see more images, don’t forget to click on the link at the end to see a slide show set to music!

To see a slide show of their day, click here!! From there you can click the “Order Pictures” icon to be directed to their full gallery. The gallery is password protected, so please email the bride or us if you’re interested in viewing. Enjoy!!

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June 7, 2010 - 2:44 pm kat - Amazing photos! From these photos the wedding looked like so much fun. Not only that, but the couple and families looked like they were having a ball. Great captures you guys.

June 6, 2010 - 2:00 pm ksenija : ) - GORGEOUSness! beautiful job you guys... and talk about a STUNNING couple. the black & white up close image of the bride looking up at her husband is my topTOP fave. love, love , LOVE ! :)

June 4, 2010 - 11:00 am Jennifer Worzella - Wonderful job! The photos are absolutely stunning. It was such a pleasure working with you. You are both very talented! Thank you for everything you did. Jenny (Matron of honor)

June 2, 2010 - 7:49 pm Mary Markham - Gorgeous pictures! Timeless black & whites, stunning accentuation and amazing candid s!!

June 2, 2010 - 5:55 pm Rene' and Sherif - We love our photos!!! They are as classic as classic gets! And you even made those certain things beautiful, that the bride was convinced no one could, i.e., the stale decor of the hotel room where she got ready :) Your artistic touch, pleasant interaction with friends and family and the ability to get 2 little ones to smile that never do (Miriam and Adam) is an award winning achievement in itself. Jennifer and Gabe, we are so thankful we selected you!! Rene' and Sherif

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