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Costa Rica Travel Photography: Capturing the Wild Beauty
When my teenagers refused to be photographed in Costa Rica, I turned my lens toward the forest. What followed was a quiet practice in presence — and in noticing the wild beauty that doesn’t ask to be seen.


Custom Brand Photography for Michigan Businesses: Build a Photo Library That Tells Your Story
Over two years, I partnered with Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal program to create custom brand photography across the state—capturing how local farms are feeding students. The result? A powerful, versatile image library designed for grants, marketing, and storytelling


Sustainability in Aluminum and Photography | Kalamazoo Commercial Photography for Schupan
What does sustainability look like behind the scenes? For Schupan, a Michigan-based leader in recycling and manufacturing, it’s in every process, person, and product. This commercial photography project captured eight locations across the state, creating a cohesive image library designed to support HR, operations, marketing, and more. From aluminum bale yards to data dismantling, these photos highlight the power of visual storytelling in industries that often go unseen.


Michigan Commercial Photographer: First Day Shoe Fund
As a Michigan commercial photographer, I specialize in capturing the impact of businesses and nonprofits through compelling storytelling...


2024 in Review: Family Photography + Commercial Photography in Kalamazoo Michigan and Beyond
2024 highlights family + commercial photography in Kalamazoo, MI, and beyond. Sarah Rypma Photography celebrates hard work + connection


Capturing Holiday Family Memories: A Kalamazoo Photographer's Perspective
Explore this extended family session by Kalamazoo photographer, Sarah Rypma, highlighting the importance moments shared with loved ones


Professional Headshots in Kalamazoo: Meet Maggie
Maggie, a professional in Kalamazoo, needed authentic headshots showcasing her warm personality—perfect for marketing and client meetings


Home for the Holidays | Newborn Sessions in Kalamazoo
Capture the warmth of your newborn’s first days with cozy, in-home newborn sessions in Kalamazoo, filled with love, and connection.


Michigan farm to school photography: A morning with the Dreamery YWCA of Kalamazoo
Explore Michigan farm-to-school photography highlighting fresh, local ingredients and the impact of 10 Cents a Meal at The Dreamery YWCA


Family Photography in Kalamazoo: Celebrating Grandparents in Fall Family Photos
Explore the importance of including grandparents in family photography sessions in Kalamazoo, capturing love and cherished memories


Sisters: Capturing the Bond Between Siblings in Family Photography in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sisters' bond captured over a decade in Kalamazoo. From toddlers to tweens, see their journey through Sarah Rypma's family photography.


Tweens to Teens: Documenting the Journey of Childhood Through Family Photography in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo photographer Sarah Rypma highlights 10 years of family photography, capturing the beautiful transition from tweens to teens
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