Our History

from then to now...

Company founded as
"The Picture Man"

Company founded as
"The Picture Man"

August 1978
College Party Pictures, weddings, corporate events, reunion events.

Graduation Foto

Graduation Foto

February 1980
Added a division Specializing in High School and College Graduations in Michigan.

American Photo Marketing

Michael Barton Studios

December, 1981
Parent Corporation formed for The Picture Man & Graduation Foto

SchoolPictures.com

SchoolPictures.com

March, 2004
Added a division Specializing in Middle and High School Picture Days, Yearbooks, more...

Michael Barton Studios

Michael Barton Studios

January 2022
Added a division Specializing in High School Senior Portraits.

The Grad Team

The Grad Team

June 2021
Added a division Specializing in University Commencements and College Graduations on a National Level.

Empire Photography

Michael Barton Studios

February 2026
Specializing in Greek and Commencements

Some of our clients...

Our Brands
SchoolPictures.com Graduation Foto Michael Barton Studios The Grad Team
American Photo Marketing
300 West Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
800-482-0321
734-677-3400
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