Sarasota's Premier Senior & Headshot Photographer
About
Good to Meet You
I am a traveler and a lover of life.
A singer and performer.
I am also an introvert. Doesn't that make things interesting?
I used to think people who said they loved working out were lying. Now I'm one of them.
I love coffee, lunch dates with good friends, and beach days in January.
I am obsessed with old photographs. Always have been. Always will be. See?
How about you? What makes your house a home? What makes you tick? Drop me a note and tell me about it, and then let's craft just the perfect way to capture it together.
xoxo,
michaela
You don’t make a photograph just with a camera...
You bring to the act of photography
all the pictures you have seen,
the books you have read,
the music you have heard,
the people you have loved.
~Ansel Adams
If something here resonated with you, I'd love to keep the conversation going.
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There was an era of senior portraits. You know the one.
Cap and gown on a staircase. Leaning against a brick wall like the brick wall is very interesting. Hand on chin. Smile that says "I have been told to smile."
We don`t do that here.
We do this.
She came in with a vision. She wouldn’t settle for anything less.
And she was right.
Olivia, you were an absolute dream to photograph. Most opinionated? Maybe. I just call that a girl who knows who she is and what she wants. These are just a few of my favorites, but honestly it was hard to choose. Can’t wait to share the rest with you!
If you have a Class of 2026 or 2027 senior who knows exactly what she wants, let’s make it happen. Link in bio.
You pulled out your phone to grab a quick photo and suddenly you`re the worst person in the room. You`re not doing anything wrong. You just want to remember this. And yeah, that`s a little inconvenient for her right now.
Swipe through for the one shift that actually helps, no camera settings, no tricks, no bribing.
And if you want more of this, the free 5-day email series is at the link in my bio. Five short emails about how to take better photos of your teen without turning every moment into a whole thing.
I hear it every single time. “I’m not really a photo person.”
And then golden hour hits and she can’t stop laughing and I catch the shot and she is absolutely a photo person. Always was.
That part never changes, no matter how many sessions I do.
If you have a class of 2026 or 2027 senior, let’s start dreaming up her perfect session. Link in bio.
Your teen isn`t being difficult. They`re being a teenager.
There`s a reason they shut down the second you pull out your phone. And once you understand it, getting photos of them actually gets easier.
Swipe through to see what`s really going on, then grab the free 5-day email series at the link in my bio.
Five short emails. Real shifts. No camera gear required.
Swipe through. If any of this sounds familiar, you`re exactly who I made this for.
Free 5-day email series for moms of teens who want better photos without the pressure. Linktree: Snapshots to Stories
Contact
Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL