2026 Holiday Mini Sessions – Get Notified

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions

Coming This Fall

Big laughs, little snuggles, stress-free holiday photos.

Mini sessions are built for real families, the wiggly toddlers, the too-cool teens, the fifteen minutes you actually have before someone melts down (kid or parent, no judgment). No forced smiles, no hour-long ordeal. Just candid joy, captured fast.

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Get Notified First

These sessions sell out every year, often within days of the announcement. Sign up below to be the first to know when booking opens, plus get access to early pricing before it’s gone.

What You Can Expect

  • 15 minutes of playful, no-pressure photography
  • A handful of Sarasota’s best-loved holiday spots to choose from
  • Candid, real family moments, wiggly kids welcome
  • Plenty of time for one perfect shot, plus all the in-between magic
“She was a wiz with the kids, picked the most beautiful locations, and gave us magical pics. Can’t recommend Michaela highly enough!” April

Why Families Keep Coming Back

“We love the different themes she offers, especially during Christmas time. She is very personable and makes you feel very comfortable during the sessions, in addition to taking the most precious photos!” Debbie

Don’t Miss Your Spot

Spots go fast every year. Sign up now so you’re not the one refreshing Instagram hoping there’s still an opening.

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions – Get Notified

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions

Coming This Fall

Big laughs, little snuggles, stress-free holiday photos.

Mini sessions are built for real families, the wiggly toddlers, the too-cool teens, the fifteen minutes you actually have before someone melts down (kid or parent, no judgment). No forced smiles, no hour-long ordeal. Just candid joy, captured fast.

Michaela Ristaino Photography Mini Sessions 2026 banner featuring family beach photos

Get Notified First

These sessions sell out every year, often within days of the announcement. Sign up below to be the first to know when booking opens, plus get access to early pricing before it’s gone.

What You Can Expect

  • 15 minutes of playful, no-pressure photography
  • A handful of Sarasota’s best-loved holiday spots to choose from
  • Candid, real family moments, wiggly kids welcome
  • Plenty of time for one perfect shot, plus all the in-between magic
“She was a wiz with the kids, picked the most beautiful locations, and gave us magical pics. Can’t recommend Michaela highly enough!” April

Why Families Keep Coming Back

“We love the different themes she offers, especially during Christmas time. She is very personable and makes you feel very comfortable during the sessions, in addition to taking the most precious photos!” Debbie

Don’t Miss Your Spot

Spots go fast every year. Sign up now so you’re not the one refreshing Instagram hoping there’s still an opening.

BOOK NOW

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions – Get Notified

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions

Coming This Fall

Big laughs, little snuggles, stress-free holiday photos.

Mini sessions are built for real families, the wiggly toddlers, the too-cool teens, the fifteen minutes you actually have before someone melts down (kid or parent, no judgment). No forced smiles, no hour-long ordeal. Just candid joy, captured fast.

Michaela Ristaino Photography Mini Sessions 2026 banner featuring family beach photos

Get Notified First

These sessions sell out every year, often within days of the announcement. Sign up below to be the first to know when booking opens, plus get access to early pricing before it’s gone.

What You Can Expect

  • 15 minutes of playful, no-pressure photography
  • A handful of Sarasota’s best-loved holiday spots to choose from
  • Candid, real family moments, wiggly kids welcome
  • Plenty of time for one perfect shot, plus all the in-between magic
“She was a wiz with the kids, picked the most beautiful locations, and gave us magical pics. Can’t recommend Michaela highly enough!” April

Why Families Keep Coming Back

“We love the different themes she offers, especially during Christmas time. She is very personable and makes you feel very comfortable during the sessions, in addition to taking the most precious photos!” Debbie

Don’t Miss Your Spot

Spots go fast every year. Sign up now so you’re not the one refreshing Instagram hoping there’s still an opening.

BOOK NOW

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I’m Michaela. I photograph seniors in that strange, in-between year. The last summer before the dorm room. The kid who still texts you the good stuff, even when she swears she’s too busy for you.

No brick walls. No “smile because I said so.”

I want the giggle. The walk that turns into a run because she forgot the camera was even there.

Real photos. Real teens. Every time.

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New here? Good. No fluff. No filters. Just real. I’m Michaela. I photograph seniors in that strange, in-between year. The last summer before the dorm room. The kid who still texts you the good stuff, even when she swears she’s too busy for you. No brick walls. No “smile because I said so.” I want the giggle. The walk that turns into a run because she forgot the camera was even there. Real photos. Real teens. Every time. Glad you’re here. . . . #SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #FloridaSeniorPhotographer #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions: coming this fall. ✨

15 minutes. Real moments. Zero forced smiles.

These sessions sell out every year, so I`m doing something new: sign up to get notified first, before booking opens to everyone else, plus early pricing.

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2026 Holiday Mini Sessions: coming this fall. ✨ 15 minutes. Real moments. Zero forced smiles. These sessions sell out every year, so I'm doing something new: sign up to get notified first, before booking opens to everyone else, plus early pricing. Link in bio to get on the list. 👆 . . . . #SarasotaFamilyPhotographer #SarasotaMiniSessions #HolidayMinis2026 #SarasotaPhotographer #FamilyPhotographySarasota #SiestaKeyFamilyPhotos #SarasotaMomLife #HolidayPhotosSarasota #BookNowSarasota

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