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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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I 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.
October 25, 2025Michele did my headshots and did an amazing job! She made me feel so comfortable and she effortlessly gave me some great shots. I highly... read more recommend Michele!
Allison L.
May 6, 2025Very professional & reasonably priced. She made the session a lot of fun and I would definitely use her again for any photography needs.... read more A+!
Louis I.
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Michele Kipplen’s business photoshoots are a true confidence boost! She has an incredible way of making clients feel comfortable, keeping the session fun and perfectly... read more on-brand, all while capturing those flawless moments. One of the best parts? You get to preview your photos before you leave—walking out knowing you already have the perfect headshots! The experience felt like a total pampering session, too. From the professional makeup artist to the stylist helping me choose the right look, every detail was taken care of. I left not only with amazing photos, but also feeling like a million bucks. THANK YOU, Michele!
Melonie L.
September 26, 2025Michele 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, 2024Michele 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.
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I worked with Michelle from Michelle Kipplen Business to Business Photography for my website and marketing photos. Michelle is the perfect mix of professional and... read more fun. She made the whole process enjoyable. I highly recommend!
Christine H.
October 27, 2024Thank you , Michele! My new photos are great and it was so much fun creating them!! I appreciate everything you have done for... read more me!
Morgan M.
October 6, 2025What a quick and easy experience. Michele was great to work with, I do not love having my pictures taken and she made it... read more painless!
Kimberly D.
September 26, 2025