This fall, I had the joy of photographing families at the Arthur & Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve — one of the newest additions to Kalamazoo County Parks in partnership with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. This preserve was designed to invite families to slow down, explore, and connect with nature. The session was part of my ongoing commercial photography work for Kalamazoo County Parks a collaboration that highlights how local families connect with nature through

Yell Sweets Detroit is proof that great desserts — and great photography — can help small businesses shine through authentic Michigan food brand photography.

Step behind the scenes with Michigan commercial photographer Sarah Rypma as she captures Taste the Local Difference’s women-led team during a storytelling retreat in Three Oaks, Michigan. This brand session highlights authentic collaboration, creativity, and purpose—showing how thoughtful imagery connects people, place, and mission

Commercial brand photography in Grand Rapids helps businesses build trust and stand out with authentic visuals. For my longtime clients at Peace Out Pests and Grand Home Inspections, I created a versatile marketing image library—action shots, tools of the trade, and cohesive team headshots—that can be used across websites, social media, and print.

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