There is a particular kind of doctor who visits hospital patients. You know the one. He sweeps into the room with purpose, clipboard in hand, delivers his report in under three minutes, and then pivots toward the door with the energy of someone who has eleven more rooms to get to. And just as his...
Letโs Be HonestโThe Idea of Family Photos Can FeelโฆLike a Lot Maybe itโs the thought of coordinating outfits. Or the constant negotiation with teens whoโd rather be anywhere else (yes, I see you, sweet parents of moody high schoolers). Or maybe youโve got littles who melt down before youโve even hit the parking lot. I...
What If We Let the Kids Be Kids? If youโre anything like the families I love working with, you probably plan your holiday mini session with just a hint of nervous energy. The outfits are laid out. The snacks are packed. Youโve practiced โyour photo smileโ in the mirror. And the little voice in your...
Do You Exist in Photos? I mean really exist.Is there tangible, hold-in-your-hands, physical evidence of you โ just as you are today โ in photographs? We live in a digital age. We snap photos with our phones, upload them to Facebook, scroll Instagram and TikTok while messaging in group chats. And while it may seem...
Sarasota Mini Sessions for 2025 are now open for bookingโฆ Please visit the booking page for full details!
2026 Holiday Mini Sessions: coming this fall. โจ
15 minutes. Real moments. Zero forced smiles.
These sessions sell out every year, so I`m doing something new: sign up to get notified first, before booking opens to everyone else, plus early pricing.
Link in bio to get on the list. ๐
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Calling Moms of 2027 Seniors. These aren`t the professional photos.
These are the 27 everyday moments happening this year that you don`t want to miss, the firsts, the everyday stuff, the milestones, and the lasts, and most parents don`t even know to look for them until they`re gone.
Grab the free checklist: LINK IN BIO
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These aren`t the professional photos.
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.
Comment SENIOR and I`ll send you the full list.
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Happy first day of school, Sarasota! ๐โ๏ธ
Here`s to a great year, whatever grade you`re jumping into.
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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.
Nobody tells you this about senior year: the photos you`ll treasure most usually aren`t the posed ones.
I made a free checklist of all 27 moments worth chasing before graduation, homework at the counter, the messy bedroom, the last game, all of it.
Comment SENIOR and I`ll send it your way.
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Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
Oh Michaela, what a beautiful tribute to your beloved Mom, I feel honored to read about her through your words, and some of her own.ย My Mum passed away 2 years ago, tomorrow in fact, I was also asleep in the recliner beside her bed on her last night, so this post came at the perfect time for meโฆย
Big hugs to you, Lorna. Iโm glad this post came at a meaningful time for you. May your mumโs memory be eternal. Iโm certain she is still with you and so proud of the amazing human you are and the even more amazing humans you are raising. xo
Michaela this is so beautiful, every word so accurately describing Dori. She was so special and she loved you all so completely. I am so happy to think of her up in heaven with her sweetheart! I feel honored to have known both of them and all of you! Youโre all in my thoughts often! Love to you all! Melanieย
Thank you Melanie. Iโm so glad you got to be a part of her story. xo
What a wonderful tribute to your Mother, it literally took my breath away.ย She will come to in ways you might least expect, but youโll know.ย All my love.ย
thank you, my friend. xo
What a beautiful tribute to the woman your mom was and the impact she left. You have me in tears. Life is a beautiful and precious gift. My husband keeps saying โIn 5 years, Iโm going to wish it was the summer of 2026,โ so weโre living this summer and every moment moving forward with intention to create those memories you speak of that arenโt in a photo, but they live inside you forever.ย
Thank you for taking the time to write such a meaningful letter and help us all remember whatโs important. Youโre Amazing โค๏ธ
Thank you my friend for taking the time to read it. I think you are pretty amazing yourself โฅ๏ธ
Michaela, what a truly beautiful reflection on your motherโs life and your love for her. Thank you for sharing your heart in this beautiful way! โค๏ธ
Thank you my friend. I feel compelled to share her story and her legacy.