Sterling Heights, Michigan Family and Senior Photographers

Three young women in winter clothing posing outdoors in a snowy wooded area, with one standing behind and two kneeling in front, all smiling and making gestures.
Three children, two girls and a boy, sitting on a bench in front of a Christmas backdrop with snow, ornaments, and decorated trees. The children are smiling and dressed festively with red and navy outfits.
A sleeping baby dressed in a shirt with red hearts, red suspenders, and denim pants, surrounded by red rose petals arranged in a heart shape, with a plush dragon toy nearby and a sign indicating the baby is two months old.
Family of six with three boys, a dad, a mom, and a black poodle in a park during fall with trees and fallen leaves
Adorable baby girl with blue eyes smiling while sitting on a fluffy white blanket.
Three young boys playing and laughing outdoors, leaning on a metal fence with a barn or shed in the background.
A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and fair skin standing amidst tall green plants, with a faint smile and looking to the side.
A woman in a black dress playing the saxophone on a city street at sunset, with a tall modern glass skyscraper in the background.
Close-up of a person's nose, lips, and part of their face, with smooth skin and natural features.
A young woman with curly hair, dressed in dark clothing and a plaid shirt, crouching on the floor and holding flames in her hand against a dark background.
A young football player sitting on a field, wearing a red jersey with the number 10, yellow shorts, white socks, and pink shoes, resting against a large padded goalpost. There is a football helmet and ball in front of him. Empty stadium seats are in the background under a cloudy sky.
American football player in a white uniform and gold helmet holding a football, with motion blur in red streaks indicating fast movement against a dark background.
Three children posed as superheroes or villains against a futuristic city skyline at night with smoke effects. The child on the left is on fire with flames around arms and legs, the middle child stands confidently with a serious expression, and the child on the right is dressed in a red cape and cloak, holding a book and making a gesture with their hand. Title text reads
A child dressed as a superhero with a green cape, red sweater, and glasses, standing confidently with hands on hips in front of a digital comic-style background. The text 'MISTER MAGIC' is displayed at the top in bold yellow and black letters.

No Stress. No Pressure. Just Photos That Feel Like Family.

Family photos don’t have to be a production. We’re Jodi and Bryan, the team behind J&B Patton Photography, and we create relaxed, natural portraits for families all across Sterling Heights. Whether you're overdue for an update or marking a milestone, we help make the experience easy, personal, and actually enjoyable—yes, even for toddlers (and dads).

From backyard sessions in neighborhoods like Moravian or Plumbrook or cozy in home sessions, we’ll help you choose a location that feels like home. Our sessions are designed to move at your family’s pace—sometimes silly, sometimes sweet, always real.

A comic-style illustration of a young boy with a furious expression, wearing a costume with a yellow lion emblem, standing against a split blue and brown background, with the words 'NOAH' and 'FURY' in bold yellow letters.
Comic-style illustration of a young boy dressed as a superhero with a black cape, gray and black costume, and yellow belt, standing confidently with the text 'The Silver Knight' in bold yellow letters at the bottom right corner.
Colorful, abstract digital art with flowing, ribbon-like shapes in pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
A family of six, including two adults, three children, and a dog, standing outdoors in a wooded area during fall, with trees showing orange and green leaves, on green grass with fallen leaves.

A one-hour family session is perfect for capturing candid moments and lightly posed portraits at a location in Metro Detroit. You'll receive a full gallery of hand-edited images that reflect your family's real connection—no awkward smiles, just the good stuff.

Two young women stand back to back with arms crossed, in front of a red-orange gradient background. The woman on the left has curly red hair, glasses, and wears a red jacket. The woman on the right has straight red hair and wears a black jacket with a lion patch.

This 30-minute family session is great for quick, relaxed portraits—perfect for holiday cards, milestone updates, or families with young kids. You'll get a beautiful set of hand-edited images that capture the love without dragging out the smiles.

Young woman with brown hair wearing a blue dress with thin straps, standing amid tall green grass or plants, looking to her left with a calm expression.

Transform your favorite moments into stunning wall art with our customized framing solutions. Our experts help you select the perfect frame to complement your photos and bring your memories to life.

Close-up of a person's nose, lips, and cheek with smooth skin, showing the person's nose, part of their lips, and cheek area.

Our baby and newborn sessions are gentle and comfortable. We create timeless images that reflect your growing family’s love in those fleeting first weeks.

A woman with glasses and red hair taking a photograph with a camera on a wooden railing.
A woman with red hair, wearing glasses, a navy blazer, and a white top, smiling with arms crossed against a dark green background.

Get to know us

A woman with red hair and glasses making a peace sign with both hands, squinting and pursing her lips, framed within a white border on a black background.
A man and woman wearing glasses taking a selfie in front of a waterfall in a lush green forest. The man is wearing a gray hoodie and a black cap. The woman has red hair and is wearing a green jacket.

We’re photographers based in Troy, Michigan. At J&B Patton Photography, we specialize in capturing the kind of moments you’ll want to hold onto forever—from laughter-filled family portraits to bold and confident senior sessions that celebrate a milestone chapter.

We help families freeze time and high school seniors step into the spotlight. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just honest moments and a comfortable experience from start to finish.

Jodi has the secret superpower of making people instantly comfortable in front of the camera.

Whether you're booking a session for your whole crew or marking your senior year in style, we’d be honored to help tell your story.

Let’s make something together.

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