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highlighted services
From brand portraits to product and location photography, these featured services reflect Michele’s most requested sessions—trusted by businesses looking to make a lasting visual impact.
brand presence
Show up with confidence. Authentic, high-quality head shots and imagery that reflects your brand and connects with your audience.
food & beverage
Mouthwatering visuals made for menus, marketing, and delivery platforms—crafted to highlight every detail.
commercial stories
Professional photography that brings your business to life—on-site, teams, and products captured with purpose and clarity.
About Michele Kipplen
Michele Kipplen is a Commercial Freelance Photographer who helps businesses stand out with imagery that’s personal, polished, and real. She replaces stock photos with visuals that tell your story—and put YOU back in the picture.
Her clients include Door Dash, the Toledo Museum of Art, and a range of regional publications including Toledo Real Producers, Local Neighborhood Publications, and Indi Kids Magazine. Whether she’s photographing people, food, or spaces, Michele brings clarity and character to every frame.
She’s the official photographer for the annual Blues, Brews & Brats Festival and leads the PACT Paparazzi team at Metroparks Toledo Botanical Garden. Michele also serves as President of the Photo Arts Club of Toledo.
When she’s not behind the camera, she’s out kayaking, camping, or spending time with her husband and daughter.
Featured Clients & BRands
What Our Clients Say

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Michele captured my best side in a stress-free environment paying attention to every little detail! The results were beautiful! I highly recommend her services!
Michelle W.
June 23, 2025Michele was awesome! She did an amazing job at making sure I was comfortable and relaxed. She took the time to listen to what I... read more had to my concerns
Betsy M.
October 17, 2025It’s always lovely working with Michele! It had been a while since I last shot with her, but she was very kind as always and... read more had me feeling comfortable in no time. All communication was professional and helpful, and she booked the studio for us. She gave great guidance in terms of posing and styling. I’d be more than happy to shoot with her again in the future!
Aly R.
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I contacted Michele to get a professional head shot and couldn't be more pleased with the results. She was very easy to work with, and... read more made me feel very comfortable throughout the photo shoot. It was stress-free, which I believe was reflected in the finished product. I also utilized the make-up services of her colleague, Allison Kwasniak, which added the confidence of a polished look to the photos, without making me look "painted" or phony. They make an incredible Dynamic Duo and their talents are beyond reproach!
Donna F.
July 5, 2025Michele did a fantastic job producing museum quality photos for our publication-. She was thorough and professional-- highly recommended!
David S.
April 7, 2024I had such a great experience during my business branding session with Michele! She made me feel completely comfortable and we had so much fun... read more throughout the shoot. I really appreciated how detail oriented she is- from adjusting my necklace and wedding ring to making sure every little thing was picture perfect. I also loved that she photographed tethered to a computer so I could see the photos as we went. It helped me feel confident and excited about how everything was turning out. All around, it was a fantastic experience and I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for professional, high-quality branding photos!
Brittany S.
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Michele has photographed multiple homes for me and has always done an amazing job! She is very professional, timely, and knows how to capture exactly... read more what the customer wants. Highly recommend her for your commercial photography needs!
Julian W.
October 24, 2024Meet Michele Kipplen — an amazing woman and a true professional. Although her focus is typically in the commercial photography space, she went above and... read more beyond to capture some incredible family features for the magazine I publish in Bowling Green. Her eye for detail and ability to make families feel at ease have really helped bring each story to life. She's a good person to know in the creative world and someone I'm grateful to have in my network. You will be too.
Randy C.
October 10, 2025Excellent experience 👏 Would highly recommend!
Michelle R.
September 27, 2025