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Mentor Sessions

I get a lot of questions from people who have an SLR camera but have no idea how to use it. They just want to capture fun snapshots of their family but are frustrated because they can’t quite get their photos to turn out the way they’d like. This led me to the start of a new service: Mentor Sessions! One-on-one, personalized instruction for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills. I’ve just completed my first two sessions with Alison, a lovely mother of two. We spent the first session learning some new shooting and camera techniques. On the second session, she brought her adorable 9 month old son and I coached her as she photographed him. We had so much fun and I’ve really enjoyed mentoring her. She’s picked up a few new tricks and is becoming much happier with her work as a result!

Here’s one of Alison’s amazing images from today’s session:

“My first session with Jennifer was great! She immediately addressed some issues I was having with my camera and gave me a bunch of practical tips and tricks to start using at home to get better photos. She also looked over some of my images and gave me valuable feedback about what’s working and what isn’t. I’d been hoping to find a local photographer who offers private lessons and I’m so glad I took advantage of this opportunity. Mentor Sessions with Jennifer are definitely worth the time and expense if you are looking to improve your photography skills!”

To set up a mentor session or to purchase one as a gift for someone, email me: foto@hillebrandphotography.com or call: 248-515-3731.

I’d love to have the opportunity to work with you!

Laurie & Kevin

If I were to use one word to describe Laurie and Kevin’s wedding it would be: EPIC. The whole day was full of bigness: the stunning Tam O’ Shanter Country Club, the incredible silk Pronovias dress, the love and sacredness of family, the RAIN, the first look, the symbolic ceremony, the unbelievable flowers by Breath of Spring and linens by Affairs to Remember, the superbly yummy cake by Josef’s Pastries, the wonderful planning team Party Assurance, and last but certainly not least, the party. The music and dancing literally did.not.stop. Thanks to the amazing band, Persuasion, everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. (Seriousy, everyone.) There was so much joy, so much life, it was such a honor to be there to witness it all! Laurie and Kevin: Thank you. Thank you for inviting us to document this monumental day in your lives. We had so much fun shooting our first Jewish wedding and can’t wait to do more! We have so many favorites from your day. Enjoy just a few of them below and click the link at the end for more!

To link to the full gallery, click here!! It’s password protected so please contact us or Laurie if you’re interested in viewing.

March 2, 2013 - 8:40 pm

Rick and Bev Skurow - Beautifully done! The originality and artistry of the photos really comes through. These will make memories for a lifetime.

February 27, 2013 - 10:02 am

Laurie Skurow - Jennifer and Gabe –
Kevin and I could not have been happier with our wedding photos. You truly captured the magic of the entire day and you didn’t miss one single bit of it. Your photos tell an amazing story and we are so happy that you were both there to capture the day! And while I was less than thrilled about taking pictures in the rain, the pictures really did come out beautifully!

Thanks for being a part of our big day!

Laurie and Kevin

February 26, 2013 - 9:00 pm

Margo Stocker - The pictures from Laurie and Kevin’s wedding are amazing! We couldn’t be happier! Thanks for capturing those special moments in such a spectacular way!
Margo and Michael Stocker

Grace & Jim

It was a perfectly sunny fall day for Grace and Jim’s big day, who you may remember from their engagement session a while back. There were so many highlights including Grace looking beyond breathtakingly beautiful, a dapper and laid-back Jim, the gorgeous forest and fall colors, the beautiful invitations and event details by Wei’s Open Secret, the sun setting perfectly behind the altar at the ceremony, the incredible Inn at St. John’s and Northville Hills, the classy jazz band, and the overall tone and flow of the day. Grace and Jim: Thank you so much for inviting us to take part in your stunning wedding! We had so much fun working with both of you and absolutely love your photos!! Enjoy a few of our favorites below and click the link at the end for more!

To link to the full gallery, click here!! It’s password protected so please contact us or Grace if you’re interested in viewing.

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