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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 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 Her photo's turn out so good and she is so creative. I look forward to going back to her in the spring for my professional photo session to level up my branding. Thanks a million Michele, you are a true professional!
Pam K.
September 26, 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, 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.
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Michelle did an impressive amount of research and prep work to make my shoot not just wonderful but exactly what I needed for my business!
Margo H.
July 8, 2025Michelle 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 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, 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 in my photographs. I would highly recommend Michele Kipplen Photography for professional shots.
Robin M.
May 1, 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, 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.
May 13, 2025