Stara Collaborative hosted a creative Mix & Mingle event, combining professional headshots and candid family photography in Kalamazoo. The result? Authentic images celebrating employees, their families, and the spirit of community

There’s a golden hour on every farm when the light turns everything to magic. On a summer morning at Long Valley Farm in Kalamazoo, I photographed that sweet spot—where peas glisten, greens glow, and real food stories unfold. As a Michigan farm photographer, I specialize in capturing these quiet, powerful moments. Ready to build a brand image library that reflects your mission? Let’s connect

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.

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

Join Michigan commercial photographer Sarah Rypma as she captures the role of MSU's UPREC in supporting Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal Program

Discover how Northwoods Test Kitchen is transforming farm-to-school in Marquette, MI with Michigan's comemrcial photographer, Sarah Rypma

As a Michigan commercial photographer, I have had the pleasure of capturing the entire journey of how fresh produce from Partridge Creek...

Explore the Ryan Street Community Garden in Michigan's UP, where neighbors cultivate their own plots and foster unity

Explore the beautiful bounty Ghost House Farm contributes to Michigan's UP schools through the 10 Cents a Meal program

10 Cents a Meal Michigan is revolutionizing school nutrition and supporting local agriculture in the Upper Peninsula. As part of my...

Discover Michigan's farm to school movement with photos by Sarah Rypma - capturing the faces and stories behind locally-sourced meals.

Craving a taste of tradition? Look no further than Papa's Peanut Brittle! This Kalamazoo, Michigan, company offers handcrafted peanut...