Angela Bilen is a sensitive soul with a drive to keep people smiling while capturing moments that last a lifetime.
After Angela graduated from law school and passed the Michigan State Bar in 2004, she began a career as an attorney and soon after, embraced her role as a mother. Throughout it all, Angela always had a trusty camera by her side. Her passion for photography grew, leading her to purchase her first "big girl camera." For her birthday, her husband enrolled her in a photography class at Macomb Community College, and from there, her learning, practicing, and improving never stopped.
In 2010, Angela realized her true passion was in capturing beautiful images of both her children and others. She teamed up with Jen Dera to embark on a fulfilling journey that has allowed her to enjoy her time with loved ones and her clients—many of whom become friends after just one session.
As Co-founder of Capture A Moment Photography, Angela often makes fast friends with the youngest family members and finds ways to help clients feel more at ease in front of the camera. Her goal is to make the entire experience as stress-free as possible, with excellent customer service being the icing on the cake. Angela truly loves photographing children, families, and especially newborns.
In March of 2025, Angela retired from her photography career and her role here at Capture a Moment. When she isn’t behind the camera, Angela continues to practice law, specializing in Estate Planning. For fun, she enjoys working in the yard, boating, and long naps. She is most often found spending time with her loving husband (and middle school sweetheart) and/or doing activities with her three beautiful children: Jonathan, Andrew, and Evelyn.
