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Jenny Kim-Godfrey Soprano | Sarasota Headshot Session | Caples Hall

Soprano Jenny Kim-Godfrey

Jenny Kim-Godfrey is a firecracker and a powerhouse. With a voice that makes the angels jealous and a laugh that could light up Carnegie Hall, I was so excited when Jenny asked about a Sarasota Headshot session. Caples Hall on the New College Campus was the perfect backdrop for this pint sized dynamo. I loved...

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    Siesta Key Sisterhood | Celebrating Mom | Sarasota Beach Photoshoot

    3 sisters with their mother on siesta key beach

    A celebration of sisterhood on Siesta Key during this Sarasota Beach Photoshoot. “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” ― Isadora James When Shanna contacted me to discuss her photoshoot, she explained that she and her sisters, as well as her mother’s...

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      Dear Lola | Today you are 13 | Sarasota Tween Photographer

      teen girl with red hair and striped dress

      Dear Lola, You are 13 today! THIRTEEN! How could I have possibly known when we met nearly 4 years ago what a beautiful young woman you would grow into? How could I have known that you would nestle your way into my heart and stay there for good? How could I have known that the...

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        The I Family | Sarasota Extended Family Photo Session

        grandparents hugging grandchildren in Sarasota

        Did you know that I offer Extended Family Photo Sessions? These sessions are the perfect opportunity to gather the whole family and capture your family legacy. Matriarch Janice arranged this shoot with her husband. their grown children and grandchildren. The results were not only gorgeous, but also super fun!! And not every location has to...

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          Meet Lillian | Class of 2019 | Burns Court Senior Portraits

          Sarasota Senior Portrait Session in Burns Court by Michaela Ristaino Photography

          “This is the beginning of anything you want.” Meet Lillian. A senior at Pine View, Lillian is also a Sailor Circus kid. Not only does she walk on a high wire, but she stands on her head and does other amazing feats. Me? I can barely walk a straight line, much less balance on a...

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