As a Kalamazoo family photographer, one of my greatest joys is watching families grow, and I've had the privilege of photographing this family for all 13 years I've been in business! We had been planning a session around downtown Kalamazoo's Make It a Great Day mural since last year, but when we arrived, a parked car was blocking our perfect backdrop. So we changed plans, wandered downtown, laughed a lot, and made the most of a beautiful morning together. We even managed to s

Three generations return to the place where it all began for a fall afternoon of laughter, exploring, and making new memories together.

Thirteen years. One family. Countless memories. From little girls in wagons to teenagers nearly as tall as their parents, a Kalamazoo family photographer reflects on the beauty of growing up and the moments that stay with us.

Nearly 14 years of family photos, from newborns to teenagers! A Kalamazoo family photography session capturing the in-between years, changing seasons, and moments worth remembering.

A morning with Sleeping Bear Granola in Traverse City, creating warm, natural commercial imagery centered on the ingredients, product, and story behind this Northern Michigan brand.

A look inside Master Mechanics Auto in Portage, Michigan, photographed by Kalamazoo commercial photographer Sarah Rypma. Documentary brand photography highlighting the people, process and personality behind this local auto repair shop.

Michigan agricultural photography combines a few of my favorite things: an early start, fresh coffee, and watching the sun come up over a working farm. On a recent summer morning, I returned to one of my favorite farms, Crisp Country Acres in Holland, Michigan. I spent the morning photographing lettuce and radish harvests and the people behind them. Crisp Country Acres is a family-owned farm run by some of the loveliest, hardest-working people. Their passion for what they gro

A Kalamazoo family photographer captures four generations celebrating Phyllis's 90th birthday at Camp Phyllis with authentic, joy-filled moments.

Michigan agricultural photography is about more than documenting crops. During a sunrise session at Three Rivers Gardens near Lansing, Michigan, I discovered a story of partnership, perseverance, and the beauty hidden "in the weeds." As husband-and-wife market farmers Mayumi and Tyler harvested their fields, they reminded me that the most meaningful stories—and the most abundant harvests—often grow alongside life's imperfections.

When most people dream of Italy, they picture the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, or Rome. I did too. But it was Puglia, tucked away in the heel of Italy's boot, that completely captured my heart. Each morning, the first light slipped through our windows, gently pulling us awake and inviting us into another unhurried day. I even found my own tour guide, who quietly led me through the gardens and centuries-old olive groves. Unlike most guides, he never seemed concerned about keeping a

Kalamazoo family photography doesn't have to happen in a field at sunset. This playful family session at a local park celebrates childhood exactly as it is, full of curiosity, wonder, genuine laughter, and quiet discoveries. See how one summer morning of bubbles, swings, and sandbox adventures became a collection of meaningful photographs that preserve not just how this season looked, but how it felt.

Michigan agricultural photographer Sarah Rypma documents Betaseed's Operation HEAT award presentation at Sherman Township Fire Department in Ruth, Michigan — where farming communities and the people who protect them intersect.