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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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Michelle and her whole team were excellent! She was super patient and worked with me to get the results I wanted. I recommend Michelle and... read more her entire team to anyone who needs photographs taken.
Tiffany A.
November 27, 2024I recently had a headshot session with Michele Kipplen Photography and couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, the experience was seamless and professional. Michele's... read more system is incredibly efficient—I was able to review all the photos taken during my session right away, select my favorite for editing, and within less than 24 hours, I had my completed, professionally edited headshot in hand. The quick turnaround was a game-changer for me, and the quality of the final product exceeded my expectations. If you need professional headshots without the hassle or long wait times, I highly recommend Michele Kipplen Photography. Fast, efficient, and top-notch results—what more could you ask for?
Rob C.
October 16, 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.
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Meet 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, 2025I 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 in my photographs. I would highly recommend Michele Kipplen Photography for professional shots.
Robin M.
May 1, 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 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 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, 2025I 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, 2025