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.

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.

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These are the 27 everyday moments happening this year that you don't want to miss, and most parents don't even know to look for them until they're gone.

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Parents of seniors tell me the same thing after graduation: "I wish I'd taken more photos."

Not just the big events, the everyday moments too. The messy bedroom. Late-night homework. Running out the door to practice.

Those are the ones you'll miss the most, and they're yours to catch, not mine.

I made a free list of the 27 photo moments worth capturing before graduation. Comment SENIOR and I'll send it straight to your DMs.
Raise your hand if you're already dreading the "last first day of school" photo 🙋‍♀️

Same. Which is exactly why I put together a free list of the 27 moments actually worth capturing this year, the firsts, the everyday stuff, the milestones, and the lasts.

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