JT Photos · Couples, Family & Maternity

The moments
you'll want to
keep forever.

Relaxed, natural photography for the big days and the quiet ones in between — couples, maternity, families, portraits, weddings, engagements, and events, shot by Jacob. Based in Grosse Pointe, serving St. Clair Shores, Detroit & surrounding areas.

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Couples Maternity Family Portraits Weddings Engagement Events

Natural & candidReal moments, lightly directed

Easy to bookPhone, email, or Instagram DM

Online galleryEdited digital photos, ready to download & share

Service areaBased in Grosse Pointe · serving St. Clair Shores, Detroit & surrounding areas

✦ All photos by Jacob

Couple hugging and laughing together by the water at a JT Photos session

Black-and-white photo of a couple dancing together on a walkway

Portfolio

Recent work by Jacob

Real sessions, real people — a wedding day in full swing, engagements in the park and the fields, couples by the water, maternity mornings at the beach, and families out together. Tap any photo to view it full-screen, or filter by session type.

Couple hugging and laughing together by the water — **By the water**Couples

Partner kneeling on the beach kissing a pregnant belly as waves roll in — **First hello**Maternity

Family of four smiling in a field, young son riding on his father's shoulders — **Out in the field**Family

Couple nose to nose and smiling in front of green summer trees — **Nose to nose**Couples

Black-and-white portrait of a woman in a dark gown looking up through a tiled archway — **Through the arch**Portraits

Expecting mother kneeling in the surf in a white lace cover-up, hands on her belly — **In the surf**Maternity

Parents holding hands and smiling on a dirt path while their two kids play around them — **Down the path**Family

Black-and-white photo of a couple mid-dance, laughing, on a tree-lined walkway — **The dance**Couples

Expecting couple standing back to back on a rocky beach, holding hands and smiling — **Back to back**Maternity

Young woman in a floral dress glancing back over her shoulder in golden-hour light — **Golden hour glance**Portraits

Bride and groom walking arm in arm back down the aisle as guests toss white petals — **Just married**Weddings

Black-and-white close-up of a smiling bride in a beaded lace gown, the groom's hand on her shoulder showing their rings — **The bride, close**Weddings

Bride in a white gown laughing with her bridesmaids in green and sage dresses on the lawn — **Her favorite people**Weddings

Bride seen from behind walking down the outdoor aisle between two women holding white parasols — **Down the aisle**Weddings

Bride holding a white bouquet standing between two women holding lace parasols under the trees — **Under the parasols**Weddings

Close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring cupping her partner's face as she kisses him — **The ring**Engagement

Black-and-white photo of a couple's hands intertwined against the sky, an emerald-cut engagement ring on her finger — **Hands held high**Engagement

Man lifting and carrying his partner in a white dress beside a pond at sunset — **By the pond**Engagement

Couple dancing together on the grass in a park beneath bare tree branches — **Dancing in the park**Engagement

Couple lying on a picnic blanket on the grass, kissing, with a basket of white flowers beside them — **The picnic**Engagement

Black-and-white photo of a couple embracing and smiling at each other, her engagement ring visible on his chest — **That look, in B&W**Engagement

Man twirling his partner in a white dress in a tall golden field under a blue sky — **Twirl in the field**Engagement

Couple holding hands and walking away through tall golden grass toward the trees — **Into the field**Engagement

Man carrying his partner in his arms through tall grass at golden hour, both laughing — **Golden hour carry**Engagement

Black-and-white photo of a couple embracing in tall grass, her head resting against his chest — **Quiet, in B&W**Engagement

Couple lying side by side on the grass holding hands up toward the sky, trees and tall grass behind them — **Lying in the grass**Engagement

Man in a cowboy hat and plaid shirt embracing his partner in a floral dress at sunset — **Cowboy sunset**Couples

Couple seen from behind holding hands and walking toward the sunset, the man in a cowboy hat — **Walking into sunset**Couples

Black-and-white photo of a couple kissing, reflected in a car's side mirror with hills behind them — **In the mirror**Couples

Couple kissing and holding hands in front of green hedges, the woman in a blue floral maxi dress — **Garden kiss**Couples

Couple laughing and holding hands while stepping across rocks at the edge of the water — **Across the rocks**Couples

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Sessions

What JT Photos shoots

Seven session types, one approach: easy direction, natural light where it counts, and photos that still feel like you.

Couples

No occasion needed. Anniversary, date night, or just because — candid, walk-and-talk sessions that capture how you actually are together, like this pair in the summer green.

$35045–60 minutes · 30–50 edited images

Candid, low-pressure posing
Park, shoreline, or at-home settings
Outfit change welcome
Edited digital files included

Book a couples sessionEdited online gallery included

Expecting mother kneeling in the surf at the beach

Maternity

For the season that goes by fastest. Gentle, unhurried beach and outdoor sessions — solo portraits, moments with your partner, and all the anticipation in between.

Solo & partner photos
Beach & golden-hour locations
Flowing dresses photograph beautifully
Timed for your comfort

Book a maternity sessionTypically 1 hour

Family

Kids being kids is the whole point. Patient, playful sessions with plenty of breaks — piggyback rides, dirt-path wanders, and groupings for the whole crew.

$40045–60 minutes · 30–50 edited images

Relaxed pace for little ones
Full-family & smaller groupings
Outdoor or at-home sessions
Holiday-card favorites

Book a family sessionEdited online gallery included

Golden-hour portrait of a young woman in a floral dress

Portraits

Headshots, seniors, graduates, and personal branding — portraits with real personality, from golden-hour fields to dramatic black-and-white architecture.

Seniors & graduation
Headshots & branding
Guidance on posing & outfits
Retouched favorites

Book a portrait session30–60 minutes

Bride and groom walking back down the aisle as guests toss petals

Weddings

Full, unhurried coverage of the day as it actually happens — getting ready, the ceremony, family formals, and those in-between moments nobody else notices.

Courthouse weddingsUp to 2 hours, depending on coverage and deliverables$800–$1,000

Full wedding coverageFour-hour minimum · Custom packages for longer coverage$2,000–$2,500

Getting-ready through reception
Family & wedding-party formals
Golden-hour couple portraits
Online gallery for guests

Ask about your wedding dateFull-day & partial coverage

Engaged couple embracing beside a pond at sunset

Engagement

Celebrate the yes. A relaxed session at a place that means something to you two — perfect for announcements, save-the-dates, and your wedding website.

$35045–60 minutes · 30–50 edited images

Location that fits your story
Ring & detail shots included
Great practice before the wedding
Announcement-ready edits

Plan an engagement sessionEdited online gallery included

Events

Birthdays, reunions, showers, parties, and celebrations of every size. Candid coverage so you can put your phone down and actually enjoy your own event.

$250/hourTwo-hour minimum for most events

Candid, documentary style
Group photos on request
Birthdays, showers & reunions
Fast gallery turnaround

Cover my eventHourly coverage

Portraits and maternity sessions are priced per session — ask Jacob for a quote and you'll get a straight answer with your date.

How it works

Booking is simple

No portals, no pressure — just a quick conversation, a great session, and a gallery you'll actually look back at.

Say hello

Call, email, or DM Jacob on Instagram with your date and the kind of session you're thinking about. You'll talk through locations, timing, and what to wear.

Shoot day

Show up as yourselves. Jacob directs just enough so you never feel awkward, then steps back for the real, candid moments in between.

Your gallery

Your edited photos arrive in an online gallery as digital files you can download and share with family — yours to keep.

Good to know

Common questions

The fastest way is a call or text to 586-770-7161. You can also email Jacobsmith5699@icloud.com or DM @jt.ph0tos on Instagram. Wedding dates tend to go first, so reaching out early helps.

Most maternity sessions happen when your bump is beautifully round but you're still comfortable moving around — often weeks 28–34. Beach sessions like the ones in the portfolio are best near sunrise or golden hour. Message Jacob with your due date and he'll help time it.

Wear something you feel like yourself in. Coordinating colors photograph better than exact matching, and avoiding loud logos keeps the focus on you. Jacob will send simple guidance once you're booked — and for couples and engagement sessions, an outfit change is welcome.

Wherever fits your story — the beach, a favorite park, open fields, downtown, your home, or your venue. Jacob is based in Grosse Pointe and shoots across St. Clair Shores, Detroit, and surrounding areas. If you don't have a spot in mind, he can suggest locations with great light, especially around golden hour.

Through a private online gallery. From there you can download your edited digital images and share the link with family. No USB sticks to lose. JT Photos doesn't offer prints — everything is delivered as edited digital images.

Absolutely — every session is a little different (hours, location, size of the day), so pricing is quoted once Jacob knows your plans. Reach out with your date and session type and you'll get a straight answer, no obligation.

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Service areaBased in Grosse Pointe · serving St. Clair Shores, Detroit & surrounding areas

Call or text586-770-7161

Fastest way to check your date

EmailJacobsmith5699@icloud.com

For dates, details & pricing

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The momentsyou'll want tokeep forever.