Hillebrand Photography Blog

Brianna & Dave

jhillebrand — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:27:43 +0000

Brianna and Dave have been together since the first week of their Freshman year of college. Fast forward six years later and they are both Optometrists and getting married this fall! They are such a kind, laid-back couple who are easy to be around. I had a wonderful time shooting their lovely, early spring engagement session! Check out a few of the highlights below and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see more!

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

Introducing Simon

jhillebrand — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:31:28 +0000

Meet Simon. He’s a happy little guy, full of smiles and sleepiness and love for his mama. At just one week old, he worked the camera like a pro. It was exactly one year ago that I photographed the West family. Little did I know that within the next twelve months there would be a little brother for Alayna and Adelynn! It was so much fun working with this beautiful family again, and such a joy and an honor to watch them grow. Ashley and Jeff: What a beautiful little boy you’ve been blessed with! Thank you for allowing me the privilege to document these priceless moments in your lives. Enjoy a few of my favorites below and click the link at the end to see more!

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

Kristyn & Brett

jhillebrand — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:59:46 +0000

Meet Kristyn and Brett. They are pretty much polar opposites yet they complement each other so well. In their own words: “Brett is the calming force to Kristyn’s exuberance.” We had so much fun shooting around Birmingham and we even brought Kristyn’s hilarious dogs into the mix. Aside from hanging out and getting their photos taken, they love traveling, Tigers’ games, spending time with family and friends, Gin Rummy and a good bottle of wine. We look forward to shooting their Detroit wedding this summer! Enjoy a few of our favorites from their engagement session below!!

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

Protected: Selah: 6 Months

jhillebrand — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:51:01 +0000

Becky & Jim

jhillebrand — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:33:23 +0000

It was a cold, foreboding November day for Becky and Jim’s 11.11.11 wedding. (You may remember them from their sunny engagement session this past summer.) However, the weather didn’t affect the anticipation and excitement felt between them. In fact, it only added to the epic overtones of the day. Highlights include the genuine love and friendship shared between Becky and Jim, their incredibly kind and welcoming wedding party, the beautiful, symbolic Catholic ceremony and historical church, the fun yellow and purple accents, and one of the most hilarious maid-of-honor speeches we’ve ever heard. Becky and Jim: Thank you so much for inviting us to take part in your incredible day! You are such kind, down-to-earth people and we really enjoyed working with you. Enjoy a few of our favorites from your big day and don’t forget to click on 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 Becky if you’re interested in viewing.

Rowen: 3 Months

jhillebrand — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:16:44 +0000

It was so much fun photographing this happy-go-lucky baby boy on a chilly winter morning. With vibrant red hair, bright blue eyes, and a charming little personality, Rowen is just as sweet as they come! It’s so great to be able to capture quiet, intimate moments between new parents and their baby. It’s such a beautiful time in life and it’s a joy to be able to document these relationships. We have many favorites from this session, so enjoy just a few highlights below and click the link at the end to see more!

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 Luma if you’re interested in viewing.

Heather & Jonathan

jhillebrand — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:28:56 +0000

It was an absolutely gorgeous November day for Heather and Jonathan’s Inn at St. John’s wedding. Highlights of the day include: the beautiful florals and coordinating by Emerald City Designs, Heather’s simple, elegant beauty and stunning headpiece from Crowning Glory, the hilarious wedding party, the vintage-looking cake by Graf’s, the sun streaming in the stained-glass windows during the ceremony, and most of all, our seemingly quiet and reserved couple who became a total riot at the reception! Heather and Jonathan: It was so much fun working with you both! We felt so welcomed by your friends and family and are honored to have participated in such a monumental event in your lives. Enjoy a few of our favorites from your big day and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see more!

Julie & Ryan

jhillebrand — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:37:00 +0000

Life, laughter, love…lots and lots of love. And life. And laughter. This is what comes to mind when we think of Julie and Ryan’s wedding. (Who you may remember from their fun engagement session.) There are so many lovely things we can say about this couple, it’s hard to know where to start. I guess we’ll start with Ryan’s smile. His huge, infectious smile. You’ll see it a lot throughout this post because he smiles often. It’s one of those smiles that can instantly make ANYone smile back. We can only imagine how much his elementary school teachers must have adored him. And then there’s Julie. Beautiful, kind, vivacious Julie. She’s one of those really down-to-earth, fun-loving girls. She’s the kind of girl who doesn’t care if she gets mud on her wedding dress because she just can’t resist jumping into the biggest leaf pile she’s ever seen with her new husband. To say we had a good time photographing these two would be an understatement. Other highlights include: The super fun, dramatic, windy weather, the beautiful Pine Lake Country Club and stunning St. Thomas More church, the hilarious and well-spoken priest, the fun people in the wedding party, the Blues Brother routine at the reception, working alongside the very talented Third Street Films, the many, many genuine moments of love and gratitude displayed by the bride and groom and of course, their contagious happiness and love. Julie and Ryan: Thank you. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of this incredible time in your lives. You are both truly remarkable people and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with you. We cannot wait to see where life takes you next! Enjoy a few of our favorites from your day below and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see more!

Lindsay & Matt

jhillebrand — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:00:30 +0000

It was an absolutely gorgeous October day for Lindsay and Matt’s wedding. It was so great working with this fun-loving and laid-back couple! Highlights of the day include Lindsay’s ethereal Vera Wang dress, the first look and fun shooting spots at Mae Stecker park, the sassy, hilarious bridesmaids and sarcastic groomsmen, the beautiful fall colors and glowing sunlight, the gorgeous flowers and rose petals lining the aisle by Twigs and Branches, the amazing seating chart engraved into glass, and the incredibly entertaining dance party and the playfulness between the bride and groom at the Sycamore Hills reception. Lindsay and Matt: It was so much fun working with you both!! You complement each other so well and your love for one another is evident. Thanks again for choosing us to document your amazing day! Enjoy a few of our favorites below and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see more! Happy 1st Married Valentine’s Day!!

The McIntosh Family

jhillebrand — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:36:26 +0000

It was really fun working with Nick and Halie again. You may remember them from their engagement session and wedding a few years ago. (Nick was the mohawked groom.) One gorgeous, fun-loving mommy + one breakdancing, bartending, prank-pulling daddy = one hilarious, energetic, and precocious toddler. As you can see from the pics, little Miss Zoey is really not shy at all! She had me laughing the entire time and looking at these pics still makes me smile. Below are just a few favorites from our alley session in Royal Oak. Enjoy!!