Michaela Ristaino, four black and white portraits

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?

Fifteen years behind the camera now, and I still get butterflies before every single session.

All of it, the performer’s instinct, the introvert’s patience, the traveler’s curiosity, shows up the moment I pick up a camera.

How about you? What makes your house a home? What’s your senior really like when nobody’s watching? Drop me a note and tell me about it, and then let’s craft just the perfect way to capture it together.

xoxo, michaela

Michaela Ristaino exploring the Colorado mountains

Exploring the Colorado mountains, one of my favorite places to recharge and find inspiration.

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The vintage red truck is back. 🎄

2026 Holiday Mini Sessions at Myakka Ranch, Sunday, November 15. Fifteen minutes, five hand-edited images, and a whole lot of Christmas-truck charm.

Spots are always the first to go. Link in bio to book.

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There’s a version of me that exists only during golden hour, and she is not calm.

Everyone else sees a pretty sky. I see a countdown.

This is what six minutes of pure chaos looks like. Don’t let my calm exterior deceive you. 😆🦆
 
Tag a senior mom who needs to see this level of commitment 😂
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Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL