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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.

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food & beverage

Mouthwatering visuals made for menus, marketing, and delivery platforms—crafted to highlight every detail.

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commercial stories

Professional photography that brings your business to life—on-site, teams, and products captured with purpose and clarity.

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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.

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Put a Face to Your Brand
Whether you need polished headshots or personal branding visuals, Michele captures authentic images that help professionals show up with confidence.
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Plated to Perfection
Michele’s photography helps restaurants, bakeries, and caterers showcase their dishes with mouthwatering clarity—perfect for menus, marketing, and delivery platforms.
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Your Business, Captured Right
From team photos to retail spaces and events, Michele’s commercial work helps brands tell their story through purposeful, high-impact visuals.
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What Our Clients Say

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Excellent experience 👏 Would highly recommend!

Michelle R.
September 27, 2025

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

Christine H.
October 27, 2024

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

Brittany S.
October 25, 2025

Very 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.
May 13, 2025

Michele 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, 2025

Michele is so personable and easy to work with. She listens to your concerns and what you are looking for in your own photos.... read more

Pam K.
September 26, 2025

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

Donna F.
July 5, 2025

I had a re-branding session with Michelle that was an incredible experience! She came to my home office, made me feel comfortable and incredibly confident... read more

Robin M.
May 1, 2025

Thank 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, 2025