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Sweet Success: Yell Sweets Detroit | Michigan Food Brand Photography

When I walked in to meet Danielle Jackson from Yell Sweets in Detroit, the smell of fresh strawberry shortcake and buttercream instantly said everything you need to know about Danielle Jackson’s craft — it’s made with precision, joy and heart!


Danielle Jackson of Yell Sweets in Detroit carefully arranging strawberry shortcake cups in her home bakery — photographed for Taste the Local Difference by Michigan food brand photographer Sarah Rypma.
Detroit baker Danielle Jackson holding a heart-shaped cake surrounded by her handmade desserts during a Michigan food brand photography session for Taste the Local Difference.

This Yell Sweets session is one of my favorite examples of Michigan food brand photography — where artistry, community, and storytelling come together to showcase small business success.


Close-up portrait of Yell Sweets founder Danielle Jackson holding a tray of colorful cupcakes, captured by Michigan commercial photographer Sarah Rypma.

Danielle, the creator behind Yell Sweets, has built a dessert brand that’s as warm and authentic as her smile.


Fresh strawberry shortcake parfaits and layered desserts by Yell Sweets Detroit, styled and photographed for a Michigan food brand storytelling project.

Her strawberry parfaits — layered with crushed crumble, fresh berries, and cream — might just be one of the most photogenic (and delicious) things I’ve ever photographed (or tasted!)


Strawberry shortcake parfaits by Detroit bakery Yell Sweets, photographed by Michigan food brand photographer Sarah Rypma for Taste the Local Difference.

I’ll admit it: I didn’t even make it home before tasting. I ate one of her strawberry shortcakes in traffic on the drive back to Kalamazoo — and it was, quite literally, a full-stop, out-of-this-world experience.


The Joy of Photographing Local Talent Through Michigan Food Brand Photography

This session was part of a project with Taste the Local Difference (TLD), highlighting Michigan’s food entrepreneurs who are redefining what local flavor means. My work with TLD takes me into kitchens, markets, farms, and food hubs across the state — and it never fails to remind me how powerful photography can be in helping small businesses grow.


Detroit baker Danielle Jackson of Yell Sweets smiling while presenting fresh strawberry shortcakes during a Michigan commercial brand photography session.

Why I Love This Kind of Work

Projects like this remind me why I love working in Michigan food brand photography — it connects people through shared creativity and purpose.


Chocolate-dipped pastry sticks on a scalloped white tray — handcrafted desserts from Yell Sweets Detroit captured in natural light for a Michigan food brand photoshoot.
Detroit baker Danielle Jackson of Yell Sweets smiling while holding a cupcake in her kitchen, surrounded by handmade desserts — photographed for Taste the Local Difference by Michigan food brand photographer Sarah Rypma.
Detroit baker Danielle Jackson of Yell Sweets smiling while holding a cupcake in her kitchen, surrounded by handmade desserts — photographed for Taste the Local Difference by Michigan food brand photographer Sarah Rypma.
White chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate drizzle from Yell Sweets Detroit, captured in natural light by Michigan commercial brand photographer Sarah Rypma.

Ready to elevate your business with Michigan food brand photography?


Behind every local brand is a story worth telling.


If you’re ready to showcase your passion, products, and purpose through thoughtful, storytelling images, let’s connect.




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