Welcome to MpStockPhotos

Rooted imagery for growing brands


Rooted. Real. Ready to use.Brand and stock photography for businesses, makers, and creatives who care about meaning, not marketing trends.

I’m Michelle, a Wisconsin-based photographer offering two unique ways to work with me: Custom photo sessions for farms and local brands & A growing library of stock images.

Photography Services for Local Businesses

We specialize in custom photography for small farms, markets, and outdoor brands who want images that reflect their values, process, and story. Whether for your website, social media, or signage, we work on-location and build collections over time—not just single sessions—to create authentic, true-to-life photos. (Please note, all new complimentary client sessions are currently full.)

Unlimited Access to Our Stock Image Library

Every photography client gets unlimited access to my complete royalty-free stock image library at no extra cost. This growing archive offers thousands of professionally curated, nature-based, seasonal, and lifestyle images—ready for use across your social media, website, newsletters, and signage. It’s like having your own personalized image bank, designed to keep your brand visuals fresh and consistent all year round.

Stock Images for Designers and Creative Buyers

For designers, artists, and everyday buyers, we offer a curated collection of high-resolution, royalty-free stock images (3000x2000 or 3000x3000 at 300 DPI). There are no confusing packages or tiers—just straightforward downloads.

Affordable Fine Art Prints

Looking for wall art? Our affordable fine art prints bring warmth, beauty, and spirit to everyday spaces without inflated prices or gatekeeping. Whether you’re decorating a creative studio, gallery wall, or home office, you’ll find something to inspire.

Special Pricing for Non-Profits and Wholesale Buyers

If you’re a non-profit or wholesale buyer, we’re happy to offer special pricing. Please contact us to learn more.

SHOP COLLECTIONS

“As Seen on the Websites of Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Frommer’s”

Recipes, Blog, Fine Art & Stock Photography

From the kitchen to the quiet life — heirloom recipes, slow living blog posts, fine art prints, and rooted stock photography for creatives and small businesses.

  • RECIPES

    Celebrate handmade, seasonal, and simply beautiful deliciousness. Explore my food photography and stock images available for purchase here on my website.

    Heirloom family recipes bring tradition to your table.

    Seasonal farmer’s market finds inspire fresh, local meals.

    A balanced approach combines satisfying and nourishing foods.

    Cozy, hygge lifestyle moments add warmth and comfort.

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  • A FORAGED NEST- BLOG

    Embrace the beauty of slow living and the joy of handmade meals. Explore homesteading practices that cultivate self-reliance and simplicity. Join me on a journey toward a small, curated life filled with cooking, connecting with nature, and nurturing our gardens.

    Blog "A Foraged Nest" 

  • DIGITAL STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

    $8 — pure and simple.

    Specializing in Wisconsin wildflowers, forests, and animals.

    Homesteading and self-reliance themes.

    Rustic and natural food photography.

    Capturing the details and nuances of nature and the world around us.

    Stock Photography 

  • FINE ART PRINTS

    Available sizes: 8x10, 11x14, and 12x12.

    Printed on acid-free, pH-neutral papers using giclée inkjet with archival pigment inks.

    Smooth matte finish ensures lasting quality.

    Produced directly by WHCC, our professional photography and press printing partner.

    Also offering mini prints and notecard sets.

    Fine Art Still Life 
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Fine Art Still Life Collection

A celebration of simplicity and beauty, this collection features over 150 fine art still life images—each capturing the delicate essence of flowers against pure white backgrounds. The clean, minimal setting lets each bloom speak for itself, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the quiet power of nature.

Focusing on form, light, and subtle detail, the collection offers a timeless exploration of botanical elegance. It’s perfect for collectors, designers, and art lovers who appreciate the intersection of natural beauty and refined visual composition.

Art that fits your life. Collect what moves you—without limits.

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Welcome

I’m so grateful you’re here. This shop is home to my photography—available as downloadable digital images and affordable fine art prints—all created with care from my small, woman-owned business in Southeastern Wisconsin.

My work grew from a love of nature, homesteading, and slow, intentional living. Whether capturing wildflower meadows or quiet forest paths, I aim to create images that feel peaceful, grounded, and real.

Much of my photography happens in my cozy studio overlooking a secret garden and vegetable beds, with my loyal dog Axel nearby. Now, I’m excited to serve local farms, flower growers, food producers, and outdoor brands with custom photography that tells their stories beautifully.

Many of my nature images are also featured in hospitals and healing spaces across Southeastern Wisconsin as part of my Arts in Medicine work.

When you shop here or work with me, you support a real artist who values fair pricing, authentic work, and meaningful connection—not a faceless stock platform.

Thank you for visiting.

Warmly,

Michelle

Spirit Led Fine Art Series

A collection of images inspired by the Holy Spirit.

White House Custom Color fulfills these orders. Click HERE for more information.

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Featured Collection "Homesteading"

  • Food

    Authentic props and food ingredients with a focus on self reliance.

    NATURAL FOOD 

  • Plants, Prairies & Gardens

    Wildflower filled meadows, garden scenes and natural settings.

    NATURE 

  • People

    Slow living concepts with a human element.

    PEOPLE 

  • Still Life

    Charming

    vintage still life scenes.

    STILL LIFE 

  • Animals

    Barn yard & Domestic Animals

    Wisconsin life

    ANIMALS 
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Wisconsin Wildlife

Animals, birds and insects local to Wisconsin. Highlights from Retzer Nature Center, Lapham Peak, Ottawa Lake and Scuppernong Springs and more.

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Spring & Summer Gardening

All things Autumn

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Food as Art

Food styled still life & backgrounds

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Eco & Sustainable Collection

Environmentally Conscious Images

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Wisconsin Wildflowers

Your resource for Plants, Flowers and Fauna local to Wisconsin meadows & prairies. 136+ native plant and grass varieties available. 300+images.

Complete list of images

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Blog posts

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  • Garden Days, Dog Antics, and the War on Weeds: A Glimpse Into June at Home

    Garden Days, Dog Antics, and the War on Weeds: ...

    Here we are, so much later than I imagined I would be writing another blog post. But so much life has been happening out of doors since the last one....

    Garden Days, Dog Antics, and the War on Weeds: ...

    Here we are, so much later than I imagined I would be writing another blog post. But so much life has been happening out of doors since the last one....

  • I took the air and made chocolate cake

    I took the air and made chocolate cake

    I took the air... Goodness, it’s been a long two weeks in our home. The illness that so many others have faced finally found its way into ours—and it made...

    I took the air and made chocolate cake

    I took the air... Goodness, it’s been a long two weeks in our home. The illness that so many others have faced finally found its way into ours—and it made...

  • Seed Saving and Starting Basics BONUS POST

    Seed Saving and Starting Basics BONUS POST

    Starting Seeds the Right WaySaving seeds and planning a garden always brings fresh hope for the growing season ahead. But to get those seeds started right, understanding stratification is key.

    Seed Saving and Starting Basics BONUS POST

    Starting Seeds the Right WaySaving seeds and planning a garden always brings fresh hope for the growing season ahead. But to get those seeds started right, understanding stratification is key.

  • Homemade Beef Bone Broth & Rooted in Reading

    Homemade Beef Bone Broth & Rooted in Reading

    Late winter is a divine season for reading. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind us, and we find ourselves in a perfect space for nesting—before spring calls...

    Homemade Beef Bone Broth & Rooted in Reading

    Late winter is a divine season for reading. The hustle and bustle of the holidays are behind us, and we find ourselves in a perfect space for nesting—before spring calls...

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Featured Collection "Farmer's Markets"

Food & Drink images of food from farmer's markets

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mpstockphotos Philosophy

Welcome to MpStockPhotos — where stock photography gets personal and real storytelling comes first.

This isn’t your average stock company, and I’m proud of that. MpStockPhotos is a woman-owned small art business born from a love of nature, a passion for storytelling, and a desire to change how photography is valued. It’s not just about pretty pictures — it’s about connection. Connection to the land, to each other, and to the everyday beauty around us.

Every image in my collection is more than a snapshot — it’s part of a larger narrative, grounded in authenticity and waiting to be shared.

I’ve recently expanded my work to offer custom photography for local farms, markets, growers, and nature-based businesses. My goal is to create thoughtful imagery that reflects the heart of what you do — while continuing to offer digital downloads and fine art prints for buyers seeking meaningful visuals for their own projects or spaces.

This shift isn’t just creative — it’s personal. I believe we can honor artistry and ethics. We don’t have to accept a system where photographers are underpaid and undervalued. When you choose to work with me or purchase from this site, you’re saying yes to fair compensation, creative integrity, and a more human-centered approach to business.

Stock photography is real art — and it’s time we treat it that way.

Thanks for being part of something better.

Warmly,

Michelle

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