Alice’s Senior photos speak for themselves. A beautiful girl with an even more beautiful spirit. When Alice asked if we could do her senior photos at Beer Can Island I was ecstatic. It felt like a Florida rite of passage to trek through the grove of downed mangroves to reach this secluded beach. Huge driftwood...
When Dana Obleman messaged me looking for Sarasota headshots, I had a total fangirl moment. This woman is a total rock star and has helped countless thousands of parents finally get a good night’s sleep. And SHE was calling ME! Dana is the creator of the Sleep Sense Program. From her website: Hi, my name’s...
I have been beyond blessed to know more phenomenal women than I can count. I celebrate them each and every day. I try to be like them, knowing that I, too, am phenomenal. These women are the reason why I am passionate about being a headshot photographer. To capture a moment in time of the...
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...
Orlando Family Photographer for a day. Dear Social Media. You are a blessing and a curse. You keep our noses glued to our devices. You share embarrassing pictures for all the world to see. You cause otherwise sane and rational people to sit at a restaurant or stop light and rudely ignore the life that...
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
Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
