Welcome to

THE BLOG

Sarasota Headshots | Sisters Three | Phillippi Estate Park

Actor headshots in Sarasota by Ristaino Photography at Phillippi Estate Park

A few weeks ago I loaded up my gear and headed down to Phillippi Estate Park for a 2-day photoshoot extraveganza to benefit  Bag Up the Love. The outpouring of support was nothing short of magical, and I’m excited to feature the people who made it possible in the coming weeks. Sarasota headshots.  Many came...

0 comments
Add a comment...

Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

    Make a Wish | One Year Later | Sarasota Tween Photographer

    Ristaino-Photography-Sarasota-Tween-Photographer-Freckled-Red-headed-tween-make-a-wish

      Dear Lola, A year ago, we became friends, you and I. A year ago, I took a leap of faith, and at the end of it, I found you. You don’t know yet how truly remarkable you are. You don’t know how many lives you have touched, and how many people you have inspired....

    5 comments
    Add a comment...

    Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

    • Jen SheetsJune 4, 2016 - 12:00 AM

      This is so wonderful for the two of you! I’m in awe of her beauty, grace, and spirit that just bursts through in these images 🙂 Well done, I can’t wait to watch as the years go by!ReplyCancel

    • Jessie MorrisJune 4, 2016 - 3:37 AM

      STUNNING. Seriously beautiful. Well done, friend.ReplyCancel

    • Leola KinnieJune 4, 2016 - 3:52 AM

      Tears! Beautiful words and so wonderful you have each other. Lola you are stunning! May you always shine so brightly.ReplyCancel

    • Jana LongJune 4, 2016 - 4:36 AM

      Just beautiful! Beautiful girl and beautiful story! <3ReplyCancel

    • Gladys Rhodes ChmielJune 4, 2016 - 3:25 PM

      What an incredible BLESSING for both of you to have found eaxh other! And now Lola can know how I feel about you, my beloved Hodel. XOXOXOXOXOX to you both! <3ReplyCancel

    iPhone Photography Tips | 30 Day Photo Challenge | Guest Post

    phone-photography-tips-ristaino-photography-sarasota-florida

    I’m excited to welcome Jeffri Moore to the blog today to give us some iPhone photography tips! What Jeffri can do with an iPhone and a few editing apps is nothing short of magical.  She’s been a joy to have in our 30 Day Photo Challenges, and I was thrilled when she agreed to impart...

    1 comment
    Add a comment...

    Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

    • Tara RossJuly 29, 2016 - 3:42 PM

      These are incredible! Gorgeous photos, Jeffri!ReplyCancel

    April in Pictures | Project 365 | Sarasota Photographer

    Ristaino Photography Premier Portrait Photographer in Sarasota presents April Project 365 photos

    My project 365 redux is in full swing. Today, May 1st, marks Day 1 of a new 30 day challenge, #SpringFling30. I’m excited to be inspired by all the new challenge pictures that will be filling my Instagram feed in the coming days. Why do a Project 365? Oh man, I ask myself this question...

    0 comments
    Add a comment...

    Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

      Meet Ashley | Sarasota Portrait Photography

      Woman in lace dress and boots sitting on wooden steps of old farm house in this image of Sarasota Portrait Photography by Ristaino Photography

      I have always believed that people come into our lives at the right time and for the right reasons. Ashley is one of those people. Saras I’ve heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn… This line from the musical Wicked plays over and over in my...

      0 comments
      Add a comment...

      Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked *

        Follow Me on Facebook & Instagram

        Current mood: Mlue 💙🦋🌊
.
.
.
#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaPhotographer #SeniorPictures
        Some things you just know how to spot. Tell me about your senior.
.
.
.
#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer  #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPics #GoldenHourPhotography #ReelTrend

        Michaela Ristaino Photography
        michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL